How to Access Columbia Health Travel Safety Programs

✈️ Heading abroad?

Columbia Health has two new Travel Safety & Education Programs just for you!

Beyond Backpacks

This online program provides

  • Important info to help you stay healthy and safe while traveling
  • Interactive resources and practical guidance that will complement what you learn during a travel health appointment, if needed
     

Note: this program is not a substitute for a travel health appointment.

Modules

The program is separated into four modules:

  1. Before You Leave
  2. Emotional Well-being
  3. Physical Well-being
  4. Returning from Travel
     

Please review these modules on your own time.

You can skip around to different modules as you wish.

How to Access the Program

  1. Use this one-time link to access the course: https://proton.oli.cmu.edu/sections/join/mafqx
  2. Click the ”Create Account" button.
  3. Follow instructions to create account and verify email.
  4. You will have access to the course until June 2026.
  5. Use this link to sign into the course as needed: https://proton.oli.cmu.edu

Travel Health Wayfinding Guide

This handout will explain what you need to know before your travels, what you can do to support yourself while you’re away, and what to do after you return. 

Download the guide.