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International Health Care Systems: Ireland

Snapshot

Program Details

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Term Ìý	Spring 2018
Credit Ìý	NURSÌý379/679,Ìý3 sh ÌýÌý
Class Sessions	In-person classes are held on the Macomb campus January 29-April 30, 2018. Exact dates, times, and location TBA
Travel Dates	March 8-16, 2018
Housing Ìý	±á´Ç³Ù±ð±ô²õÌý
Passport	Required

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Program Eligibility

GPA	2.5
Grad credit	YesÌý Contact Dr. Monahan for details
Non-°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ Ìý	YesÌý Contact Dr. Monahan for details
Pre-requisite	Restricted to Nursing and related health care profession majors
Student Year	Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior

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About Program

What you will learn

The Republic of Ireland has a national health care system, making it a great case study as the US struggles to decide the structure of health care here.Ìý In this Study Abroad Course, you'll learn about: the healthcare system of Ireland, the services it provides, how they are administered, both provider and consumer view points on the financial aspects of the system, the history behind the system currently in place.Ìý By studying a system with years of growth and development, you'll be better equipped to analyze the current systems in the US and guide the changes to come as new systems are implemented.

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Entry Requirements

Passport required - Must be valid until at least September 30, 2018

Visa required if not a US citizen

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Health Insurance

You must have international health insurance for the time you will be on your program. Only two options are approved to meet this requirement:

• °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ student health insurance
• A supplemental policy (Patriot Travel Medical) purchased through

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Health Precautions

Walking/mobility - Expect to walk 5-8Ìýmiles per day.Ìý It is not consecutive but scheduled throughout the day.Ìý Walking will sometimes be over uneven, hilly terrain and up/down flights of stairs.ÌýÌý

Dietary -ÌýSome meals are included in the program cost. Contact Kim McDanielÌýif you have food allergies or other dietary restrictions.ÌýÌý

Accessibility and accommodation may be very different than that found in the United States.Ìý Please for questions on the availability of accommodations for your specific situation.

PLEASE NOTE Ìý It is your responsibility to request accommodation from the DRC; faculty and staff are not legally permitted to inquire about such needs.Ìý Requests should be made as early as possible so there's sufficient time to arrange accommodations in your location.

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Costs & Dates

Estimated Cost*	$3,780 per person if committed by November 17, 2017
Included in the program	Round trip airfare from Chicago, in-country transportation, lodging (double/triple/quad occupancy), entry fees to scheduled sites,Ìýsome meals
Application Deadline	ÌýOctober 29, 2017
Payments	Ìý
Non-refundable deposit	Ìý$185 due when accepted, paid to °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼.Ìý Cash or check only.ÌýÌýÌýÌý Last day to submit: November 16
Remaining payments	$3,595-$3,695 paid to EF Tours, depending on EF committment date.Ìý Last day to confirm with EF: November 17, 2017 EF has a variety of payment plans.Ìý Information on these is available by contacting Study Abroad and Outreach.

* Early bird discount from EF Tours.Ìý Costs are higher for students 30 and older; please contact Study Abroad and Outreach for details.Ìý Costs are subject to change based on student enrollment.

°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ reserves the right to adjust the cost or arrangements of this program due to insufficient enrollment or circumstances beyond the University's control.Ìý For details about this or individual withdrawals, see Cancellations and Withdrawals.

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Important Dates

Passport copy deadline: December 1, 2017Ìý Failure to meet this deadline will result in removal from the group flight and possible increased costs.

Pre-departure meeting:ÌýTBA, Spring 2018

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Academics

Credit offered

NURS 379 - Fulfills the FLGI requirement for Nursing majors.Ìý Can be used as a substitute for NURS 316 or as a Nursing elective.

NURS 679 - Continuing education for current medical professionals, including licensed medial professionals, nurses with BSN, and allied health services.

Please check with your academic advisor for more information on how this Course fits your specific academic needs.

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Class sessions

Active class participation, including contribution to discussions and attendance, is expected in all phases of the Course.Ìý Students are responsible for completing pre-departure assignments including readings and discussion participation, attendance and active participation during on-site visits, guest lectures and activities, and post-return assignments.Ìý Questions about course content should be directed to Dr. P. Lea Monahan

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