Programs

ENGAGE: INTRODUCING ALASKANS TO HEALTH CAREERS

The Alaska Center for Rural Health & Health Workforce (ACRH-HW) offers hands-on training and career exploration programs to help Alaskans start their journey in the healthcare field.

These programs provide opportunities to earn industry-recognized credentials, such as Basic Life Support (BLS), Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), and Mandt De-escalation Training, giving participants a competitive edge for employment in healthcare.

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Career Exploration

Youth Exploration Camps

Students participate in hands-on, week-long programs to explore careers in allied health, public health, behavioral health, and medicine. Each camp includes an industry-recognized credential and may be offered for dual credit.

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K-12 Education

Rural Health CTEPS

In response to the shortage of career and technical education instructors in rural Alaska, Alaska AHEC partners with the Department of Education to provide districts with qualified instructors, implementing career pathways that best meet the needs of each school.

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Job Readiness

PATH Academies

The Pre-Apprenticeship Training in Healthcare (PATH) Academy is for Alaskans 16+ interested in exploring healthcare careers. Participants become CPR certified, receive MHFA training, and gain essential job-readiness skills.

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TRAIN: PREPARING ALASKA鈥橲 FUTURE WORKFORCE

ACRH-HW supports health profession students through community-based clinical rotations and specialized healthcare training programs across all healthcare disciplines.

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Professional Development

AHEC Scholars Program

A comprehensive two-year program designed to supplement and broaden a student's healthcare training with a focus on rural and underserved populations. Open to students in their final two years of study.

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Rural Immersion

Rural Immersion Institute (RIIN)

Gain healthcare experience the Alaskan way! RIIN is a rural Alaskan "Edventure" designed for healthcare students interested in rural health practice. All clinical and allied health disciplines are welcome.

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Credentialing

Certificate Trainings

Alaska AHEC features certified instructors available to provide Youth/Adult MHFA, BLS, Mandt De-Escalation, and Red Cross First Aid & CPR training across the state.

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RETAIN: STRENGTHENING ALASKA鈥橲 WORKFORCE

ACRH-HW provides continuing education and workforce retention initiatives to help healthcare professionals stay in Alaska.

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Continuing Education

CACHE Training Catalog

The Clearinghouse of Alaska's Continuing Health Education (CACHE) centralizes continuing professional development opportunities for Alaska's healthcare workforce.

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Contact & Support

馃摟 Email: uaa_cache@alaska.edu

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