AHEC helps recruit and train health care professionals who will practice in Southwest Georgia. Now more than 24 additional nurse practitioners serve in Southwest Georgia. Conducts surveys to identify manpower needs for health care professionals in the 38 county service area. Supports the family practice residency program in Southwest Georgia, helping more families receive primary health care. Conducts quality, affordable and convenient educational seminars on health issues for professionals and the public.
Helps attract students, especially minorities, to careers in medicine, nursing and allied health.
Professional health care providers have access to academic centers and professional publications through electronic Learning Resource Centers. Sponsors adult health fairs and summer health career camps to expose people to the wide variety of health careers. Help organize clinical training for health career students in a variety of sites in area communities. Publishes a statewide health careers manual which describes health care occupations, work environment, necessary high school preparation, starting salaries and the location of Georgia schools where students may receive their training. Inactive nurses get the necessary theoretical knowledge and clinical refresher experiences in a nursing reentry program.