Pre-Posting Session: Health Awareness for a Posting Abroad

Overview

Delivery method

Virtual Classroom

Duration

1.5 hours

Audience

Employees

Other Government Department Employee

Description

This information session will assist you for your preparation before your departure. This session includes specific resources, practical health tips, and real-life case studies that will prepare you for situations that may arise during your assignment.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this information session, participants will be able to:

• identify resources available at Corporate Health Programs (HWH) at Global Affairs Canada

• choose their assignment according to their health situation

• prevent health problems while posted abroad

• familiarize themselves with practical advice before going abroad

• manage various health problems on assignment such as the occurrence of an illness, management of medication abroad, mental health, a critical health situation

Notes: This session is part of the pre-posting training program. Spouses and partners are encouraged to attend when possible.

Government of Canada employees will need to contact Learning-Apprentissage@international.gc.ca to determine eligibility and registration procedures for their spouses and partners.

Legacy course code: 00028987