CAPA - Centers for Academic Programs Abroad

Health and Safety

CAPA endorses the guidelines published by the NAFSA Inter organizational Task Force on Safety and Responsibility in Study Abroad. A leader in health and safety management, CAPA has implemented the following policies and procedures for managing emergency situations that occur abroad:

Preparedness

CAPA maintains a comprehensive health and safety plan in order to ensure a safe and productive learning environment for students and faculty.

Continuous Assessment

CAPA staff members receive regular training from an organization specializing in crisis management and support, and comprehensive and ongoing health and safety training, including guidelines on referral and working within the limitations of their own competencies.

24–Hour Emergency Contact

CAPA provides 24-hour emergency telephone coverage for faculty and students in distress. The CAPA Emergency Line is: 617-292-6336.

Student Insurance

CAPA provides insurance for each student and traveling faculty member, including health, travel and accident coverage; emergency evacuation and repatriation; basic accident; sickness; trip cancellation; trip delay; trip interruption; and baggage loss. Additional coverage is also made available to participants.

Registration Abroad

CAPA is registered with the U.S. Embassy and is on the State Department’s advisory list to receive regular updates on security issues abroad. These updates are always communicated to students.

Communication with the Home Campus

CAPA keeps home campuses informed of the welfare of their students and faculty, and informs them of issues arising abroad.

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John Christian

Executive Director of CAPA

John has been a contributor in the education-abroad field since 1987. He is currently an active member of the NAFSA trainer corps and conducts professional development workshops in health and safety management for education-abroad programs.