Whether you've traveled before or not, living and working overseas can be challenging. Learn how best to prepare and make the most of your time internationally.
This course will prepare you to work and live overseas. It explores the epidemiology of common morbidity and mortality among travelers and examines key prevention, safety, and travel medicine principles and services to contextualize risks and maintain wellness. The course reviews applicable interventions, appropriate vaccines, and personal protection methods to prepare you to respond to expected and unexpected situations and will challenge you to examine travel health and safety priorities through case studies and discussions.
The Honors Lesson will assist you with personal preparations for travel through the creation of a country-specific profile.
International Travel Preparation, Safety, & Wellness
oferecido por
Universidade Johns Hopkins
Programa - O que você aprenderá com este curso
Semana
13 horas para concluir
Nuts and Bolts of Travel Preparation
In this module, we'll go over the basics of preparation, planning, documentation, and insurance. Thinking ahead about all of the elements you'll need is an essential part of the process.
9 vídeos (total de (Total 108 mín.) min), 3 leituras, 1 teste
9 videos
Project Planning15min
Working in the Field5min
Tales from the Field: Steve Harvey18min
Preparing to Travel19min
Travel Advisories4min
Health Insurance6min
Emergencies8min
Tales from the Field: Summer and Shaun25min
3 leituras
Syllabus10min
Foundations of Global Health Specialization10min
Ouma and Dimaras: Views from the global south10min
1 exercício prático
Nuts and Bolts of Travel Preparation16min
Semana
22 horas para concluir
Travel Health & Prevention
It's easier to stay healthy if you know how to anticipate potential challenges, minimize your risk, and access the care that you need.
10 vídeos (total de (Total 82 mín.) min), 2 leituras, 1 teste
10 videos
Vector-Borne Diseases and Prevention16min
Food and Waterborne Diseases19min
Rabies, Altitude, and Sun Exposure6min
Injuries5min
Tales from the Field (Julie Denison)4min
Finding Care Overseas4min
The Returned Traveler7min
Mental Health Considerations for Travelers5min
Burnout and Vicarious Traumatization7min
2 leituras
Rates of intentionally caused and road crash deaths of US citizens abroad10min
Aid workers, assuming survivors' agony, at risk of 'vicarious trauma'10min
1 exercício prático
Travel Health & Prevention36min
Semana
32 horas para concluir
Staying Safe
In this module, we'll cover strategies for staying safe while traveling, measures you can take to minimize risk, as well as specific advice for women and LGBT travelers.
7 vídeos (total de (Total 94 mín.) min), 1 leitura
7 videos
Moving Around17min
Staying Safe12min
Looking After Yourself15min
Tales from the Field: Joanne Katz20min
Safety and Gender-Based Violence6min
Lesbian-, Gay-, Bisexual-, Transgender-, Queer-, and Intersex-Specific Considerations8min
1 leituras
A few resources on safety10min
Semana
44 horas para concluir
Cultural Competence & Ethics
In this final module, we'll address matters of cultural competence and the ethics of travel. Travelers have responsibilities to the people who live and work in the countries they are visiting, and it is important to keep th
6 vídeos (total de (Total 63 mín.) min), 1 leitura, 2 testes
6 videos
Culture Shock14min
Tales from the Field: Courtland Robinson16min
Ethical Considerations of Training7min
Ethical Practices/Behaviors in Global Health8min
The Importance of Learning Languages11min
1 leituras
Culture Shock and Travelers10min
1 exercício prático
Staying Safe and Cultural Competence & Ethics20min
Melhores avaliações
por JS•Aug 27th 2017
Very informative course for those who are considering overseas travel for work, or extended stay. Also serves as a great reference for those who are already seasoned travelers.
por JM•May 24th 2018
Very informative, if you plan on traveling over seas for business, volunteering, or even pleasure I highly recommend you take this course.
Instrutores
Anna Kalbarczyk
Research AssociateInternational Health
Sobre Universidade Johns Hopkins
The mission of The Johns Hopkins University is to educate its students and cultivate their capacity for life-long learning, to foster independent and original research, and to bring the benefits of discovery to the world.
Perguntas Frequentes – FAQ
Quando terei acesso às palestras e às tarefas?
Ao se inscrever para um Certificado, você terá acesso a todos os vídeos, testes e tarefas de programação (se aplicável). Tarefas avaliadas pelos colegas apenas podem ser enviadas e avaliadas após o início da sessão. Caso escolha explorar o curso sem adquiri-lo, talvez você não consiga acessar certas tarefas.
O que recebo ao adquirir o Certificado?
Quando você adquire o Certificado, ganha acesso a todo o material do curso, incluindo avaliações com nota atribuída. Após concluir o curso, seu Certificado eletrônico será adicionado à sua página de Participações e você poderá imprimi-lo ou adicioná-lo ao seu perfil no LinkedIn. Se quiser apenas ler e assistir o conteúdo do curso, você poderá frequentá-lo como ouvinte sem custo.
Qual é a política de reembolso?
Existe algum auxílio financeiro disponível?
Does this course provide up-to-date details of immigration, customs, and airport security policies?
No, this course is intended to prepare you for international travel and arm you with critical decision making skills. For up-to-date information on these topics please visit embassy and airport website as applicable.
For whom is this course designed?
This course has been designed for student, business, and recreational travelers. Early module emphasis is on specific project planning which is most closely related to student needs. However, the health and safety modules are useful for anyone planning to live, work, study, and/or explore international settings.
Is this course only intended for US citizens traveling internationally?
No, the information provided in this course is for anyone planning to travel internationally. As an instructor, my personal perspective is primarily that of a US citizen. However, we have tried to weave in stories from non-US citizens and provide examples of resources for anyone traveling to an unfamiliar location (even if that unfamiliar location is the U.S.!).
My institute and/or visa requires me to have supplemental insurance. Can you recommend an insurance company?
Unfortunately I cannot recommend any companies. However, I would encourage you to look into what you may have available through your university, company, and/or current insurance. If you are already covered by an entity, they may have additional services you can purchase for evacuation or international care. You may also look into institutional security firms to see what services and/or supplemental insurance they provide.
I am traveling to country X. What vaccinations and medications do I need?
The goal of this course is not to provide specific medical information; rather, it aims to direct you to appropriate resources for everything associated with travel. Please consult your travel doctor or primary health care provider for specific health advice. However, when you go your appointment, arrive armed with the information you have learned here and advocate for yourself!
What type of visa do I need?
This varies widely based on where you are traveling, your country of origin, and the purpose of your travel. Visit the website of the embassy to which you are traveling to learn more about specific visa requirements.
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