 Programs
The AHEC Program and its four regional centers are part of the fabric of governmental and non-governmental agencies and organizations that work together to find creative ways to
address some of the most intractable challenges facing the health care workforce. The AHEC Program is based at the University of Connecticut Health Center and is implemented
through four regional centers located in the Middlebury, Hartford, Jewett City, and Bridgeport.
Connecticut AHEC outcomes in FY 2007:
Health careers recruitment:
- 12,380 students, kindergarten through 12th grade participated in an AHEC sponsored event
- 4,000 students participated in more intensive AHEC health career programs
- 80 percent of these students were from under-represented minority or disadvantaged backgrounds
- Over 800 teachers and guidance counselors participated in an AHEC activity
Continuing education:
- 144 continuing education programs sponsored or co-sponsored by Connecticut AHEC
- 3,392 health care providers and others participated, with the majority from community health centers and public health departments
Connecticut AHEC Programs (FY 2005 to Present):
Program Title
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Brief Description
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Clinical Career Day |
The purpose of this event is to introduce high school students to the many opportunities for careers in health care. Students have the opportunity to attend break-out sessions in specific
disciplines for an overview and detailed information of the discipline. They also have the opportunity to visit interactive, hands-on booths, such as Dental Medicine, Nursing, and
Pharmacy in order to collect information and learn more about the opportunities available to them. |
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Collegiate Health Service Corps (CHSC) |
Prepares college level health professions students to volunteer in settings that serve marginalized populations while increasing the volunteer’s awareness of careers in health care delivery and
public health. The Connecticut colleges and universities currently participating in the CHSC include Quinnebaug Valley Community College, Three Rivers Community College, University of Connecticut,
University of Hartford, and Eastern Connecticut State University. |
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Continuous Quality
Improvement
Deans’ Symposium |
Residents and third-year medical students present research projects related to continuous
quality improvement. Faculty and staff of the UConn Health Center attend a luncheon and dinner
with discussions by field experts. |
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Health Occupations
and Technology
(H.O.T.) Careers in
Connecticut |
A comprehensive resource for middle and high school students and adults that provides
information on 22 health career categories with over 80 health occupations in Connecticut.
The guide includes basic descriptions, academic and training requirements, places of
employment, employment trends, licensure/certification, and salary ranges. |
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Medical Interpretation |
The Medical Interpreter Certificate establishes the basic foundation for all
community interpreters and provides specialized training in health care
interpretation. This is a 40-hour training program that accommodates up to
15 participants. |
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National Health
Service Corps
(NHSC) |
As ambassadors of the NHSC, Connecticut AHEC staff assists in the recruitment efforts and
provides support services for NHSC applicants. In 2006, three NHSC scholars were named
from UConn School of Medicine. |
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National Primary Care Week |
Observed by UConn Schools of Medicine, Dental Medicine, Pharmacy and Nursing as well as Quinnipiac University Physician Assistant program with daily luncheon seminars, community outreach activities, hands-on
clinical opportunities, dinners and retreats. |
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UConn Migrant Farm Worker Medical and Dental Clinics |
Since 1998, the clinics have provided free medical and dental screenings and health education to migrant farm workers throughout the state of Connecticut. Since 2005, a health promoter at each
farm has been identified and trained to provide basic health care information and to monitor blood pressure of farm workers for continuity of care. |
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Urban Service Track |
Provides a cohort of students from the UConn Schools of Pharmacy, Medicine, Dental Medicine, and Nursing with a set of interprofessional and mentorship experiences designed to heighten awareness
of the challenges and unique opportunities of health care careers in urban areas. |
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Youth Health
Service Corps
(YHSC) |
Mobilizes diverse high school students trained to provide volunteer service in health care agencies across the state. Since 2007, over 6,000 hours of volunteer service performed by more than 800
Connecticut students and three YHSC students have been awarded the President’s Volunteer Service Award. The YHSC became a national program in 2007 as staff from twelve other AHECs received
training, materials and support necessary to replicate the YHSC program in their respective states. |
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