Saturday, February 6, 2010

I gave my first injection!

Today, in Primary Health Care, I learned how to do a Physical exam, dental care, put on gloves in a sterile fashion, give injections, and do a catheterization. My partner was an experienced nurse, taking the class to learn about how to handle medical situations in the non-western world. She was really great and gave me extra pointers on how to do the injections. We practiced on one another with saline. She said I did really well. So for the first time, I gave an injection, but not just one, 3! 3 different kinds!
Tomorrow, I get to sleep in. But Monday, we get to engage in more fun!

Friday, February 5, 2010

I've completed the Certificate Program!!!

Today was my last class of Language and Society. When I went to GIAL in July, I had then intention of taking the Certificate Program over the course of a year. However, I found that pace to be too slow for my taste and swtiched to the half year route. Unforturnately, I didn't make the switch in time to pick up the Language and Society course. So I just took it and am done with my undergrad work at GIAL. The next time I come to GIAL will be to start my master's work.
Tomorrow I will begin my Primary Health Care class. Three days of intense study concerning how to deal with medical sitations when in the jungle. I'm excited to start, although not to wake up before 7.