Policy Review

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Palmer Clinic AbroadOctober 2005 Trips
Policy Review and Paperwork
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Please initial sign-in sheet
I believe I have made all of the corrections
noted from yesterdays attendance. If there are
still errors, please correct it today. This must
be your legal name as shown on your passport!!!
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Weekly Meetings

• Bolivia - Friday at 150 in P201
• Morocco Wednesday at 1200 in P201
• Manaus, Brazil Tuesday at 1000 in W210
• Bequia Thursday at 1110 in 416

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Attendance Policy
The consequence for failure to attend one class
will result in a written warning letter and a
required make-up session by a set deadline.
Missing more than one class will result in
required make-up sessions by a set deadline AND
deduction of clinic credits earned during a trip
(five adjustments deducted for each missed
meeting beyond the first missed class). Failure
to comply with required make-up sessions may
result in loss of trip along with associated
financial aid, and expenses already incurred on
the students behalf at that point will be the
responsibility of the student. Additionally, the
matter may be submitted to the College Judicial
Officer by Clinic Abroad administration.
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Financial Aid Mindy Bradley
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How can I pay for this trip?

• There are many ways that your clinic abroad trip
  can be funded. Of course, you can always pay for
  it on your own or have your rich relative get the
  bill. However for those of you that do not have
  a giving relative, there may be student loans
  available.
• If you are a US student, you may also be eligible
  for work-study funds to help defray the cost.

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How can I pay for this trip?

• Loans
• What kind of loan is it?
• What is an unsubsidized loan
• How much money do I have available?
• I have not had loans in the past. What do I do?
• I am Canadian, is there loan money available for
  me?
• Cash
• 500 deposit due December 15, 2005
• Final Payment by January 27, 2006
• Please note, if you have only partial loan
  availability, you must pay the deposit and any
  balance after your loans by the deadline!

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How can I pay for this trip?

• Work-study
• Am I Eligible?
• Will this effect my current work-study?
• When will I receive this money?
• Will this money be paid to me or applied back to
  my loan?
• If I do not complete the program, do I get
  partial work-study reimbursement?
• I am not a US student, does this apply to me?
• Do I have to redo the tax forms if I currently
  work-study?

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Questions?

• Each student has different financial aid status.
  Unfortunately we can not answer specific
  questions to the whole group and maintain
  confidentiality.
• Within the next week, all of you will get an
  individualized letter outlining your current
  information.
• If you have further questions or concern about
  your status, please see the financial aid office.

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What do I need to complete?

• If you are not eligible for financial aid,
  please complete the top page and the last 2
  pages!
• For Financial Aid
• FASFA - You may have already done this.
• Eligibility Notification
• Professional Judgment Application
• Loan Information Sheet
• Payroll Authorization
• Clinic Abroad Work-study Contract (2)
• Please complete ALL portions of the packet and
  turn in in prior to departing today.

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What do I need to complete?

• If you are not eligible for work-study, please
  complete the top page.
• For Payroll
• Federal W4 Form.
• State W4 Form. (Either Iowa or Illinois. NOT
  both)
• I9 Form
• 2 LEGIBLE copies of approved IDs.
• (You should have brought these with you. If not
  they need to be turned into the business office
  no later than Monday, Dec. 5. If you do not turn
  these in, you will not get work-study!)

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I do not need or get aid, do I have to fill out
the paperwork?

• Yes!
• All students must complete paperwork.
  International students may complete the top sheet
  and write INTERNATIONAL across the top.
• They must also complete the back 2 pages of the
  Financial Aid Packet!

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Palmer Clinic Abroad
Purpose and Policy Review
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Purpose

• Responsibility
• Hard-work
• Commitment
• Dedication
• Clinical Development
• Personal Development

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You have not truly seen the world until you have
looked upon it with different eyes.
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Responsibilities

• To Your Nation
• To the Chiropractic Profession
• To Palmer College
• To the Clinic Abroad Office
• To Your Host
• To Your Peers
• To Your Patients
• To Yourself

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To Your NationThe Ugly American

• Dont be the Ugly American! As a society
  Americans tend to be rather loud.
• We typically think of partying as drinking and
  acting crazy.
• Not all things meet the standards we are used to.
• Embrace the opportunity to enjoy another culture,
  dont expect ours!

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Responsibilities

• To Your Nation
• To the Chiropractic Profession
• To Palmer College
• To the Clinic Abroad Office
• To Your Host
• To Your Peers
• To Your Patients
• To Yourself

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Be the Professional you are!

• Remember that Chiropractic is new to this
  country. Represent your profession well!
• Promote the profession, not the party!
• Always act as if you were in your small hometown
  where your practice is.
• Would I do this if my patients at home were
  watching?

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Responsibilities

• To Your Nation
• To the Chiropractic Profession
• To Palmer College
• To the Clinic Abroad Office
• To Your Host
• To Your Peers
• To Your Patients
• To Yourself

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Palmer College

• Remember that you may not be back, but Palmer
  students will be. Dont set an unwanted
  precedent.
• You have signed an agreement to be a
  representative of Palmer College and many of you
  are being paid as a work-study.
• Dont be the student that returns to the Judicial
  Officer or loses his or her credits or work-study.

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Responsibilities

• To Your Nation
• To the Chiropractic Profession
• To Palmer College
• To the Clinic Abroad Office
• To Your Host
• To Your Peers
• To Your Patients
• To Yourself

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Clinic Abroad Office

• Read the participant handbook.
• Attend mandatory meetings.
• Complete all forms neatly and in a timely manner.
• Complete all assignments.
• Group process and participation.
• Positive attitude/teamwork.
• Professionalism.
• Flexibility.

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Clinic Abroad Office

• Please report any problems or concerns to the
  coordinator.
• Dont perpetuate gossip!
• Check the website for information updates daily.
• The trip faculty and staff represent this office
  during a trip. They will be your first line of
  communication.
• The trip faculty and staff have the authority to
  report any and all misconduct occurring on a trip.

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Responsibilities

• To Your Nation
• To the Chiropractic Profession
• To Palmer College
• To the Clinic Abroad Office
• To Your Host
• To Your Peers
• To Your Patients
• To Yourself

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To your Host

• Remember that this trip would not be possible
  without them.
• Realize the amount of work and dedication they
  put in before you even arrive.
• Treat their neighborhood as if it were your
  own.
• Say THANK YOU!

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Responsibilities

• To Your Nation
• To the Chiropractic Profession
• To Palmer College
• To the Clinic Abroad Office
• To Your Host
• To Your Peers
• To Your Patients
• To Yourself

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To your Peers

• Read the Ten Commandments of a good study
  abroad student.
• Thou shall not Whine!
• Remember to respect your peers, even if you are
  not at your best.
• Negative attitudes create a snowball effect.
• Differences of opinion create strong character.
• Be supportive in times of need.

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Responsibilities

• To Your Nation
• To the Chiropractic Profession
• To Palmer College
• To the Clinic Abroad Office
• To Your Host
• To Your Peers
• To Your Patients
• To Yourself

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To your Patients

• Give each and every patient your personal best!
• You can not function at 100 if you have no sleep
  or are hung over.
• Talk to your patient, not the interpreter.
• Sometimes less is more, look for the primary
  subluxations.
• If you are unsure or if the patient has a
  pathology, please address the condition with the
  faculty.

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Show respect to each and every patient!

• Always provide quality and individual care no
  matter how many others are waiting.

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Responsibilities

• To Your Nation
• To the Chiropractic Profession
• To Palmer College
• To the Clinic Abroad Office
• To Your Host
• To Your Peers
• To Your Patients
• To Yourself

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To Yourself

• Travel is like dancing lessons from God Kurt
  Vonnegut Jr. Appreciate it.
• Prepare mentally, physically and clinically.
• Leave your personal baggage at home.
• Set your expectations low and enjoy each
  opportunity as it arrives.
• Save the alcohol and fraternizing for your
  personal vacations!

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To Yourself

• Remember, there are things that you can do
  anywhere in the world, but there are some things
  that can ONLY be done on this trip at this time!
• Dont cheat yourself.
• An open mind, open eyes, patience, and
  flexibility and a good attitude are a must to get
  the most out of your experience!

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Clinic Policy and Procedure

• 50 adjusting credits and 5 physicals
• Professionalism and Participation
• Palmer Core Curriculum and Approved
  Electives
• Universal precautions
• Be aware of local health conditions
• Be aware of local cultural issues
• Use faculty expertise
• Appropriately record all patient care.
• Clinic notes must be turned in by deadline.

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Palmer Clinic Abroad
Just a few reminders!
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Cancellation Deadline December 15, 2005
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Apply for your passports tonight!
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Lets do Paperwork!

• Turn in all paperwork prior to leaving the
  meeting.
• Please do not leave until all paperwork has been
  checked off and turned in.
• If you did not bring your 2 copies of ID, this
  MUST be turned in to the business office or Lori
  Curry no later than Monday, December 5,2005 to be
  eligible for work-study!

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Post Presentation Quiz
Please email answers to the Clinic Abroad
Coordinator
Based on information from the presentation and
the handbook

• List a minimum of two goals of the Clinic Abroad
  Program (CAP).
• While on a CAP trip, who are you responsible to?
• List a minimum of two responsibilities listed in
  the student extern job description for CAP.
• What is the cancellation deadline date?
• Are Palmer College selective techniques allowed
  to be used on a CAP trip? If you respond yes to
  this question, are there any stipulations?
• What is the curfew time for all evenings
  preceding patient care days?
• List a minimum of five ways to prepare for a CAP
  trip?
• Discuss the importance of attendance at
  pre-departure classes and your commitment to
  attending all classes.
• Discuss why adherence to professional conduct is
  essential during a CAP trip.
• Provide your name and trip location.