TRAIN: Healthcare Professionals

The Center prepares health profession students for practice in rural and underserved communities. Targeting all disciplines from certificate to doctorate programs, the Center works directly with health facilities and providers across Alaska to provide community-based experiential learning opportunities.

Core topics highly relevant to rural practice are emphasized, such as: cultural competency, interprofessional education, and social determinants of health.

CORE TRAININGS & ACTIVITIES

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AHEC Scholars

AHEC Scholars is a comprehensive two-year program designed to fundamentally supplement and broaden a student鈥檚 healthcare training. Any student officially enrolled in their final two years of an Alaskan healthcare program can apply!

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RIIN Edventure

Gain healthcare experience the Alaskan way! RIIN is a distinctive part of the Alaska AHEC Program providing a rural Alaskan "Edventure" for undergraduate and graduate healthcare students or professionals interested in rural health practice. All disciplines are welcome.

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Certificate Trainings

The Alaska AHEC hosts certified instructors specifically equipped to provide Youth, Teen, and Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), Basic Life Support (BLS), Mandt De-Escalation, and Official Red Cross First Aid & CPR.

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