Western Colorado AHEC offers the following programs:
Epilepsy Outreach Program
WCAHEC is working in conjunction with the Colorado Epilepsy Foundation to provide Information, support and training on the topic of Epilepsy. Any group or organization may arrange for training free of charge. There are multiple types of trainings available; “Epilepsy First Aid”, “Epilepsy and Seizure Management for Seniors” are geared towards assisted living facility staff and Nurse Aides. “Seizure Training for School Personnel” trainings for teachers and staff of Middle and High schools and “Take Charge of the Facts; Seizures and You” trainings for the students of those schools are available. Also available, “It Could Be Epilepsy” - a training for law enforcement officers and support personnel. To schedule training, contact Nicole Heil at 970-434-5474 x 3 or nheil@wcahec.org. You can also visit the Epilepsy Foundation of Colorado’s webpage for more information at http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/.
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Certified Nurse Aide Training
Certified Nurse Aide Training is provided during evening (six and one half week) classes. A class includes 80 hours of classroom time and 24 hours of clinicals and runs Monday through Thursday from 5 pm to 9 pm at the 1405 Wellington Ave location. Additional evening and day time classes are scheduled as needed. A basic class fee is $945 which includes background screening fee, books and Colorado Board of Nursing exam application. Scholarships are available through Mesa County Workforce Center (970-248-0871). For classes schedule and registration please contact Natasha Schuman at nschuman@wcahec.org or 970-434-5474 x 2.
Class Information Sheet
CNA Application
Consent to Background Check
Course Requirements
FAQ
Heath and Immunization form
Hep B Waiver
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Continuing Education for Healthcare Professionals & Consumers
WCAHEC provides a multitude of continuing education each year throughout the region for health care providers and consumers alike. These are offered in half day, full day or multi-day workshops and are based on expressed interests throughout Western Colorado. Courses are accredited for nurses. Many courses are broadcast by interactive video conference to various rural locations. Should you have interest in seeing a specific offering in your area, please contact Robert Dolan at rdolan@wcahec.org. WCAHEC also contracts with a variety of other organizations to manage their continuing education activities. If you have a need for this service, please contact Robert at 970-434-5474 x 5.
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Continuing Education for Mental Healthcare Professionals
WCAHEC provides a multitude of continuing education each year throughout the region for health care providers and consumers alike. These are offered in half day, full day or multi-day workshops and are based on expressed interests throughout Western Colorado. Courses are accredited for NBCC counselors. Many courses are broadcast by interactive video conference to various rural locations. Should you have interest in seeing a specific offering in your area, please contact Robert Dolan at rdolan@wcahec.org. WCAHEC also contracts with a variety of other organizations to manage their continuing education activities. If you have a need for this service, please contact Robert at 970-434-5474 x 5.
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Student Housing Placement
WCAHEC supports the placement of students from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center and other institutions of higher learning so that rural health professions rotations are successful and seamless. Students are assisted with identifying training sites. Area housing is arranged for them. Healthcare students are able to spend up to six weeks with rural health care providers to develop awareness of needs and services in rural areas and are encouraged to practice in rural areas upon completing their health care education. Four apartments with space for two students each are maintained year round in Grand Junction. WCAHEC arranges host homes in other communities on the western slope. For more information, please contact Nicole Heil at nheil@wcahec.org or 970-985-5217.
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Community Health Navigation
WCAHEC offers training throughout rural and western Colorado in areas of drug/alcohol, tobacco use, teenage pregnancy, obesity and diabetes and other health-related topics with a focus on keeping our communities healthy. Community health Navigators are trained to deliver appropriate health messages to the individuals with whom they work. Consumers are also offered lifestyle-related education. Contact Natasha at nschuman@wcahec.org or 970-434-5474 x 2.
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Summer Health Career Institute/Career Shadowing
The Summer Health Institute is a unique experience for high school students that are interested in exploring health careers. Experiences include exposure to a variety of health care professions while staying on campus and exposure to the Health Sciences Center in Denver. Students are introduced to life on college campus, exploration of a variety of health careers, tours of health care facilities and discussions regarding career options. The WCAHEC Counselors will work closely with the students to ensure a worthwhile and fun experience. There are limited numbers of spots for this institute so students interested in participating are urged to contact their school counselors early or contact Robert Dolan at rdolan@wcahec.org or 970-434-5474 x 5.
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Student Internships & Volunteering
Several types of professional, internships are available to high school and college students. Areas include (but are not limited to): Health Education, Public Health, Human Resources and help in establishing an internship in traditional and non-traditional medicine. Volunteer opportunities are always available for special projects and office administration. Please contact Robert Dolan at rdolan@wcahec.org or 970-434-5474 x 5 for more information.
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Take this Medical Terminology class and easily remember the meaning of 350 Latin and Greek word elements. Watch fourteen videos at your own pace in an instructor-free setting. For class schedule and registration please contact Robert Dolan at rdolan@wcahec.org or 970-434-5474 x 5.
