Central Colorado AHEC
Central Colorado AHEC is one of five regional centers of the Colorado AHEC System with our office in the Fitzsimons campus of the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. Central Colorado AHEC works in partnership with four other Area Health Education Centers in Colorado in concert with the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, as well as other state agencies and institutions.
Southwest Center for Public Health Preparedness (SWCPHP)
The overall mission of the Southwest Center for Public Health Preparedness is to help prepare the public health workforce response to bioterrorism and emerging health threats ...[more information]
News
Fundamentals in Home Health On-Line Instructor Lead Course
Fundamentals In Home Health the Online Course for Nurses and HC Personnel is available Anytime, Anywhere. Designed to meet the needs of a HC Provider transitioning or refreshing in Home Health Care. Gain self-confidence to support your Home Care Knowledge and Skills as you enter or refresh.
Complete the course in 8 weeks. Talk with your agency about using this program to enhance your orientation to home care nursing or take it in preparation for home care employment. Offered by the Home Care Association of CO and Central CO Area Health Education Center. [More information]
Building Colorado’s Health Professions Workforce
The Colorado Trust and the Colorado AHEC System announce the health professions scholarship with focus on rural and underserved practice/ provider development, as one of the multiple approaches, to build colorado’s health professions.
See the application online only @ http://www2.uchsc.edu/ahec. The deadline is August 30, 2008 call Kris Wenzel 303-724-0335 or Dan Navarro at 303-724-0753 with questions. Brochure | FAQ Sheet | Information Document
2008 Central Colorado Nightingale Images
Please see the 2008 galleries.
Central Colorado AHEC now Accepts PayPal
Central Colorado AHEC will now be using PayPal for on-line payments. We have chosen PayPal because of its exceptionally strong security features and convenience for our users.
Central CO AHEC has Moved!
Central CO AHEC has just moved to a new building on the Anschutz Medical Campus. A map showing the new location and nearby parking can be found through this link.
OSHA Resource: Preparing Workplaces for an Influenza Pandemic
All businesses, schools, health providers, behavioral health, special population sectors, human services, emergency responders, public works, public safety and public health are a part of the planning process for county preparedness. Download this newly released resource that describes the role in preparing workplaces for an influenza pandemic.
Registered Nurses Returning to Practice
This course has been designed and developed as an "online" refresher course for the RN who needs to activate their nursing license or the nurse who wishes to return to active nursing practice. It is an "anytime, anywhere" program. More information at www.CentralCOAHEC.org/RNRefresher
LPN/LVN Refresher Course
This course has been designed and developed as an "online" refresher course for the LPN or LVN who needs to activate their nursing license or for those who wish to return to active nursing practice. It is an "anytime, anywhere" program. Click here for more information on the LPN Refresher Course
Collaborations
Colorado Center for Nursing Excellence
The Colorado Center for Nursing Excellence is the only organization in Colorado exclusively dedicated to ensuring that our state has adequate numbers of highly-qualified nurses. Sign-up for their monthly newsletter.
Colorado Nurses Association
The Colorado Nurses Association is a professional organization of registered nurses in Colorado. View their Website.
Colorado Health Institute
The Colorado Health Institute (CHI) is an independent, nonprofit health policy and research organization based in Denver, Colorado. [More information]
Health-e Denver
The Denver Public Library has a new portal for local health information for you and your family. Take a look at http://www.denverlibrary.org/research/health/
National Area Health Education Center
The National Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Network consists of two complementary programs. [More information]