Honduras La Ceiba Pre-Med and Pre-Nurse Programs
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Two public hospitals serve poverty-stricken community members in La Ceiba. This is a great volunteer opportunity for undergraduates who are interested in embarking on a healthcare career. Volunteers will be able to follow doctors and nurses as they go on their daily routine. You will be assigned tasks based on background and Spanish fluency.
Potential placements include but are not limited to:
• Help with non-invasive procedures such as taking vital signs, blood pressure, and the weight and height of patients
• Observe wound cleaning, suture removal, and abscess drainage
• Shadow doctors on rounds and during consultations
This is a perfect opportunity for pre-med and pre-nursing students to hone their skills as they add to their resume. Volunteers will also be able to improve their Spanish speaking abilities. If you are not able to converse with colleagues in Spanish for 8 hours each day, then you might want to consider enrolling in our language immersion course. We have translators on staff for $15 a day. Volunteers must bring scrubs, gloves, masks, and a stethoscope.
*Pre-medical and medical volunteers must pay a $50 donation fee directly to the hospital. This fee is collected locally and required for all health related placements.
Potential placements include but are not limited to:
• Help with non-invasive procedures such as taking vital signs, blood pressure, and the weight and height of patients
• Observe wound cleaning, suture removal, and abscess drainage
• Shadow doctors on rounds and during consultations
This is a perfect opportunity for pre-med and pre-nursing students to hone their skills as they add to their resume. Volunteers will also be able to improve their Spanish speaking abilities. If you are not able to converse with colleagues in Spanish for 8 hours each day, then you might want to consider enrolling in our language immersion course. We have translators on staff for $15 a day. Volunteers must bring scrubs, gloves, masks, and a stethoscope.
*Pre-medical and medical volunteers must pay a $50 donation fee directly to the hospital. This fee is collected locally and required for all health related placements.
Highlights
Experience healthcare in a completely different settingHelp with non-invasive procedures
Shadow doctors
Add to your resume
Qualifications
Spanish fluency or intermediate and above profiency is helpful, otherwise there is a translater for $15 a day.In order to provide you with the very best service, we require that you read our policies. At the bottom of the online application you will be required to check the box that you have read and understand the terms and conditions of volunteering with A Broader View (ABV).
- You must be 17yrs old to participate. Children accompanying their parent/legal guardian must be 12yrs old.
- Travel insurance and medical coverage is not included in the program cost. These are the responsibility of the volunteer. Volunteer Card Insurance (US$45)
- ABV is not responsible for loss of property, personal injury, illness, accident, delay or expense sustained by the volunteer while participating in our program.4
- ABV and its agents are not responsible for any financial obligations or liabilities the participant may incur including damages to property, or injury to others while participating on this program.
- ABV is not responsible for the cost of extra activities (sightseeing, language class etc) incurred during the course of your program. Daily transportation costs are the volunteers’ responsibility, although we try to confirm accommodations within walking distance to work site or bus transportation (very cheap in each country).
- Volunteers agree to follow the laws of the host country, the policies of the community in which they volunteer, and/or the rules of the host family, failure to do so will result in the termination of your program and forfeiture of all program fees.
- A non-refundable deposit of US$120 is required along with your application. Program costs paid in US dollars only. We begin the confirmation process once the deposit is received. Final payment is due 45 days prior to departure. Volunteers agree that no part of the program fee is refundable once the program has commenced.
- Cancellations must be received in writing. No refunds are issued for cancellations received less than 45 days prior to departure.
- Prices on the website are subject to change without warning. Once the deposit is received, the program fee cost is guaranteed and will not change.
Volunteer Types
What`s Included
Included:Accommodation: Host Family
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily
Arrival: Airport meet and greet by ABV Staff
Orientation: Project Overview On-Site
Support: Pre-trip written guide, In-country ABV staff available 24/7
Departure: ABV Staff Escorted Airport Transfer
Not included:
Flights to Honduras. Entry Visa. Departure taxes. Vaccinations. Local Transportation. Travel Health Insurance. Laundry and Internet.
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Program Locations
La Ceiba, Honduras
Overall rating
10
Experience
10
Program Administration
10
Living Conditions
10
Cultural Immersion
10
Social Life
10
Health and Safety
10
Program Details
Provider:
A Broader View Volunteers Corp
Location
- Honduras: La Ceiba
Terms:
Throughout the year
Program Duration:
1-2 weeks, 1-3 months, 2-4 weeks
Languages:
English, Spanish
Participants:
American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African, Worldwide
Cost:
Starting from US $895: 5% Discount for groups over 5 volunteers
A Broader View Volunteers Corp - Program Reviews
Honduras Pre Medical Student
Review by: Kira w-
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, On: 15 Jul 2019, Changed On: 15 Jul 2019 | Yes, I would recommend this programI'm studying Molecular Biology & Biochemistry, at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ. I choose Honduras because I visited Guatemala last year and loved it. so I decided to visit another Central American country.
The Spanish Immersion program was fantastic, I feel much better at speaking Spanish now. The host family was very nice and did more than enough to accommodate me.
The local coordinator was a great teacher. Bring sterile gloves, usual hospital supplies, everyone coordinated & worked with me in a timely & professional manner.
Health Care Program at local Hospital
Review by: Benjamin K-
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, On: 11 Jul 2014, Changed On: 11 Jul 2014 | Yes, I would recommend this programI'm studying Molecular Biology & Biochemistry, at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ. I choose Honduras because I visited Guatemala last year and loved it. so I decided to visit another Central American country.
The Spanish Immersion program was fantastic, I feel much better at speaking Spanish now. The host family was very nice and did more than enough to accommodate me.
The local coordinator was a great teacher. Bring sterile gloves, usual hospital supplies, everyone coordinated & worked with me in a timely & professional manner.