Travel Health Awareness

About
Course Curriculum
Instructors

Falling ill or becoming injured during a trip is disruptive, stressful, and potentially very dangerous. While you cannot predict a medical emergency, there are some practical measures you can take to reduce the likelihood and impact of a medical issue during travel. Increasing your awareness of the health risks, having a well-stocked medical kit and having access to local medical resources is the best way to ensure your health and safety during travel.

This course will give you practical advice about what to do should you encounter a medical or health-related emergency while traveling. An informed, prepared and equipped traveler can protect their health and ensure a medical issue does not escalate to something much more serious. Each section will walk users through a variety of decision-based scenarios, short interactions, and activities to empower the confidence and skills needed when it comes to handing a medical emergency.

In this course you will learn...

Lesson 1: Welcome
- How to navigate the course
- What you will learn
- Meet the course characters
Lesson 2: Meet Global Guardian
- Who is Global Guardian?
- How does Global Guardian support your health during travel?
- Global Guardian’s Duty of Care membership
Lesson 3: Pre-travel preparations
- Giving yourself peace of mind and reducing health risks
- Travel Guardian: The Global Guardian Mobile App
- Tips: Understanding health risks
- Skills to learn before you go
- Packing
Lesson 4: Vaccinations and Preventative Medicine
- Determining if you need vaccinations and medicine
- Resources on where to find information
- Actions to take and timeline for obtaining medical requirements before you travel
Lesson 5: Packing a first aid kit
- Customizing your first aid kit
- What goes in a first aid kit?
- Tips for traveling with prescription medicines
Lesson 6: Common Health Issues During Travel
- Minor vs. major health issues
- Common ailments and remedies for travelers
- How to manage minor health issues
- Deciding if and when to seek medical care
Lesson 7: Resources in a Medical Emergency
- If you need medical assistance while traveling
- Prioritizing your health
- What to expect when you seek medical care
- When to seek local emergency services vs. contacting Global Guardian
- Advocacy and support during a medical emergency
Lesson 8: Infection Prevention
- Personal hygiene and infection prevention protocols
- Avoiding contaminated food and water
- Reducing health risks while eating out
Lesson 9: Environmental Health Risks
- How environmental factors impact health
- Common health issues and how to prevent or minimize them during travel
- Insect bites, allergic reactions, and insect borne illnesses
- Preventing Malaria, Lyme Disease and Dengue Fever
Lesson 10: Health Travel Checklist and Resources
- Before you go checklist
- Resources to continue learning

Meredith Moore

Chief Executive Officer, Greylake Training Solutions

Meredith started Greylake Training Solutions to empower people to feel more confident in their safety and help organizations and businesses meet their commitment to keeping a global workforce prepared to operate in an insecure world. Her approach to training is inspired by her expertise and passions for the science of learning, psychology, and international affairs. For 18 years, Meredith has been an education and development professional. Highlights from her career include leading the development of security training programs at the World Bank and International Monetary Fund; serving as an advisor to the United Nations on security training initiatives; developing training programs for conflict-affected students in Nepal and serving as a United States Peace Corps volunteer in China. She has had the privilege of training thousands of people from every corner of the globe. Her love for creating innovative and valuable learning experiences alongside her dedication to promoting confidence, so people feel safe is reflected in both the mission of Greylake Training Solutions and Global Guardian Academy.

Shelly Weisenfeld, M.D., M.P.H

Medical Director, Global Guardian

Dr. Weisenfeld received her Master's in Public Health from San Diego State University and her Medical Degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine, where she graduated with honors. She has over 24 years of experience and brings a wealth of knowledge to her current roles. Currently Dr. Weisenfeld holds a faculty position in emergency medicine at a major academic facility and serves as the Medical Director for Global Guardian. She has also completed extensive world travel, including travel to Africa, Austria, Caribbean, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Peru, Poland, South America, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.