The South Carolina AHEC Health Careers Program (formally the Student Development & Diversity Program) works to increase the number of students entering the health professions in South Carolina. Emphasis is placed on underrepresented minority and disadvantaged students in order to address disparities in the health professions workforce.
The Health Careers Program (HCP) is designed to develop academically proficient and self-confident future health care professionals.
The primary function of HCP is the Health Careers Academy (HCA).
ACADEMY PURPOSE
The SC AHEC Health Careers Academy is a health career exploration experience for high school students. Activities which demonstrate the use of communications, math and science among practicing health professionals make up the curriculum specifically designed for future health professions students of South Carolina. One-on-one mentoring, group activities and parental involvement are major components of the Academy.
Academy Fellows are selected to participate in four years of grade specific programming filled with sessions and activities to promote academic success, career development and personal growth. Completion of the South Carolina AHEC Health Careers Academy supports the access of its participants to pre-health training programs. Participation provides opportunities for
Academic Scholarship
Standardized Test Prep
Health Professions Shadowing & Mentoring
Pre-Health Skills Building
Hands on Clinical Skills Training
Health Professions Certification
Summer Internships and/or Pre-College Credit
State and National Conference Participation
College and University visits
The Opportunity to Receive High School Credit
ACADEMY GOAL
The South Carolina AHEC Health Careers Academy is designed to develop culturally competent, resilient, academically proficient, and self-confident future healthcare professionals.
