In order to better understand the rapidly growing world of medical tourism, begin with the “Introduction to Medical Tourism” course. With a solid understanding of these basic concepts, you will have important fundamental knowledge about the who, what, when, where and why of medical tourism.

Audience:

This course is designed for individuals who want to learn the basics of the medical tourism sector including:

• Medical travel facilitators
• International care coordinators
• Medical professionals
• Support staff in hospitals, clinics, private medical and dental offices, spas
• Travel agents
• Hospitality professionals
• Prospective or current medical tourism clients
• Anyone who is curious about the medical tourism industry

The course requires access to the Internet and basic computer skills to navigate the coursework.

Course Description:

The course covers five areas of expertise:

1. A definition of “medical tourism” and what the definition means in the business world
2. A brief history of medical tourism
3. Factors driving expansion in the medical tourism field
4. Major countries involved in medical tourism and the services they offer
5. Current issues in medical tourism

The Introduction to Medical Tourism includes exercises and quizzes in addition to an audio track incorporated into a PowerPoint format so that you can listen to our course instructor while viewing the keys points of information as well as photos and images designed to enhance your learning experience.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of the “Introduction to Medical Tourism” course, you will be able to:

• Provide a definition of medical tourism and explain each component of the definition
• Identify the historical roots of medical tourism including the countries where medical tourism began
• List the major factors driving medical tourism today
• Name countries that are involved with medical tourism and some of the medical treatments they offer
• Recognize key issues that highlight the positive and negative aspects of medical tourism

Online Features:

Upon completion of the course, you will receive an individualized “Certificate of Completion” and a summary sheet of the key points, both of which you can download and print.

Running time for the course is approximately 75 minutes without pausing, repeating sections, or taking quizzes. It is estimated to take between 2-3 hours to complete the course.

Fees:

The fee for this course is a special, low introductory price of $79.00 US. Enjoy an extra discount by signing up for two or more courses! Select your courses now for the biggest savings. Want to purchase multiple courses for employees or groups? Contact us for spccial pricing.