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Health Careers & Workforce Diversity
Students get head start in health care profession
Colorado Summer Health Institute
The health care industry is rapidly developing and changing in Colorado and throughout the country. There are over 200 health
related careers that can provide students opportunities for challenge and fulfillment. If you are interested in a health care
career it is important to build a strong foundation in high school. Let students, staff, and professionals from the University
of Colorado Health Sciences Center help guide your decisions through the 2008 SUMMER HEALTH CAREERS INSTITUTE!
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The Summer Health and Science Careers Institute introduces high school students with academic ability and interest in the
sciences to health care and science-based career opportunities. The institute will provide students with information and
experience to help them make informed career decisions.
- Explore a variety of health career choices.
- Meet doctors, nurses, dentists, physical therapists, and other health professionals.
- Learn how to plan your career and become more aware of your interests.
- Participate in hands-on activities and job shadowing that teach you about health careers.
- Meet students from all over Colorado who are interested in health careers.
- Get tips for completing college applications and applying for financial aid.
- Room, meals, transportation, and tuition provided by sponsors.
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Sunday, June 22 through Friday June 27, 2008
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Each Regional AHEC may have a local program as well :
San Luis Valley AHEC SHCI, Alamosa June 16-20, 2008
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| Eligibility/details:
DEADLINE: April 1, 2008 for Applications |
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All requirements are in the Application including:
Being a rising Sophmore in high school and be at least 15 yrs old.
Your letter of interest, and a letter of recommendation by your high school counselor, teacher, community leader, or a health professional
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The Colorado Trust and Colorado AHEC System
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Centennial AHEC (Northeastern portion of Colorado): Sally Henry, 970.330.3608
Central Colorado AHEC: Kris Wenzel 303.724-0335
San Luis Valley AHEC: Freddie Jaquez : 719-589-4977
Southeastern Colorado AHEC (Southeastern portion of Colorado): Randy Evetts 719.544.7833
Western Colorado AHEC (Western slope of Colorado): Carol Giffen-Jeansonne 970.434.5474
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| On-line HIPAA Course |
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Everyone in the Summer Health Institute needs to complete a short course on the Health Information Portability and Accountability
Act (HIPAA). HIPAA is set of rules for health professionals that detail how to protect and safeguard patient information.
If you have any questions or problems with the HIPAA course please e-mail scott.moore@uchsc.edu.
Request Register Information for the on-line HIPAA course. This will generate your username and password.
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