ACCEPTANCE for Practitioners

Acceptance process for Guatemala 2013:

1. Eligibility to join Guatemala 2012 will be determined by:
   • Contents of X.U. Study Abroad Application for Admission
   • Contents of paragraph explaining your relationship to Xavier’s Department of Occupational Therapy
   • Results of interview conducted with the GA 2010 team (if applicable).
     
     
2. Preference will be given to:
   • Persons speaking Spanish
   • Persons with pediatric experience
   • Persons determined suitable for this experience.
     
     
3. You will be notified via email of your status (accepted or declined) on or around January 18, 2013.
   
   
4. Upon acceptance you must complete the following forms and return them to the Department of Occupational Therapy by May 3, 2013.
   
   
   • Study Abroad Program Emergency Medical Care Authorization (Note: this form requires proof of insurance with medical, evacuation, reunion, and repatriation of remains coverage)
   • Health History Form
   • Health Screening Examination (Note: this form requires signature by a physician or other health care provider).
     
     
5. Due on the day of the packing party (as notary will be present to sign and seal):
   • Assumption of Risk and Release for - Practitioners (this form must be notarized with a signature and seal)
   • Academic Service Learning Agreement - Practitioners (this form must be notarized with a signature and seal)
     
     
6. Give deposit money (non-refundable $100.00) to Department of Occupational Therapy by February 22, 2013.