Occupational Therapy Spring Break in Belize

Students will spend Spring Break in Belize and get an opportunity to see first hand how special education services are being developed in another country.  Through fieldwork and clinical experiences students will learn about the similarities and differences in occupational therapy practices.

Excursions and activities will allow students will experience the natural beauty, history, and culture of Belize.  Did you know Belize is home to hundreds of Mayan ruins, the world's second largest barrier reef, and the world's only Jaguar reserve?  What better way to spend your Spring Break than completing academic fieldwork in a Carribean paradise!

Courses

OTD 620/622: Fieldwork 1A & Fieldwork 1C

Through guided observation and participation in clinical practice settings supervised by professionals, students will synthesize knowledge and demonstrate professional skills and foundational competency of the occupational therapy process.  Placements can range across a variety of practice settings.  This course is a prerequisite to subsequent fieldwork courses in the curriculum.

Important Dates

Application & $350 Deposit Deadline: December 1, 2023
Final Payment Deadline: February 1, 2024
Travel Dates: March 10-17, 2024

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Program Cost

$2,915 - $3,295*

*Estimated range - subject to change
*$350 deposit is non-refundable.  Deposit is deducted from total program cost
*Final cost dependent on program enrollment - Minimum of 5 students needed

Included in program fees

• Pre-departure orientation
• Ground transportation including airport, clinic, and excursions
• Housing
• Meals
• Two full days of excursions
• Clinical Experience including Clinician who is eligible to provide supervision hours
• Medical & Accident Insurance
• 24 hour on-site support
• On-site orientation
• Gratuities

Not included in program fees

• Roundtrip airfare
• Contingencies

How to Apply

1. Create your Traveler Profile (ViaTRM)
2. Complete the online application. Select:  JU Occupational Therapy in Belize
3. Submit the $350 non-refundable deposit.
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Contact Us

Lori-Ann Helgeson, OTD, OTR/L

AFWC, Clinical Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
Office location:  Academic Health Sciences Building, Room 2127
Email address:  lhelges@ju.edu

Study Abroad & Away

Office location:  Gooding 105
Email address:  abroad@ju.edu