Task

Comments

Health and Safety

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Recommended immunizations and/or vaccines (www.travelhealth.gc.ca)

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First Aid Kit (see DepartSmart for a tips on how to put a first aid kit together

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First Aid Certification (When group is more than five people, at least one member must be certified with a minimum of Standard First Aid and CPR)

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Emergency Contact person for each participant

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Pre-participation physical (Normally required for activities involving underwater equipment or high altitudes)

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Other medical requirements, please specify

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Personal protective equipment (where applicable), please specify:

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Review of International Association for Medical Assistance to Travellers: www.iamat.org

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Purchasing of sufficient health and travel insurance

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Outline of travel and activity itinerary

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Appropriate Health and Travel Insurance (proper vehicle insurance and license if driving)

Communications

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Provide emergency contact information while abroad for participants, including nearest Canadian Embassy (and family members of participants)

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Take a list of contact information for emergency contact people of participants

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Emergency contact information for Laurier, in Campus Security Services – (519) 884-3333

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Identification of translators

Student Information/ Forms

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Acknowledgement of Risk and Responsibility Form (each student)

http://www.wlu.ca/forms/1333/Acknowledgement_of_Risk_and_Responsibility.pdf

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Completion of the DepartSmart Program on WebCT by each participant, Coordinator and Activity Leader (must be registered by Laurier International)

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Program Pre-Departure Briefing completed (by Laurier International and department, if applicable)

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Registration all students abroad on DFAIT website

Click Here

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Register trip on All Safe Travels

www.allsafetravels.com