Intro
The West Texas Area Health Education Center (AHEC) network has issued this updated directory of health
care careers for use by high school and college students, parents, academic and career counselors, and other
career seekers.
This directory supports the effort of each of the participating entities to meet its mission; to improve the supply,
distribution and quality of the health care workforce in the state of Texas.
These contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the view of the
funding agencies. For additional copies of the Health Opportunities of Texas (H.O.T.) Jobs Directory, visit
www.texashotjobs.org or contact your local AHEC office.
Health care professions are continuously changing. So are health career training programs, certification
requirements, job prospects, projected salaraies, educational institutions, and professional organizations.
Every effort has been made to provide the most up-to-date information. This information was gathered
by the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and the F. Marie Hall Institute for Rural and
Community Health.
Jobs
About
Area Health Education Centers are a resource for students and other job seekers
who are interested in health careers. They also help providers and health care
systems improve the health of their communities.
AHEC Programs Serving the State of Texas
- West Texas AHEC
- Texas AHEC East
- South Texas AHEC
- UT Rio Grande Valley AHEC
The AHECs Focus on 4 General Goals
- Promoting health care careers to young people
- Assisting current health care students as they complete
training in rural and underserved communities
- Supporting community-based health care providers
and organizations with continued education, recruiting
assistance, and other activities
- Promoting healthy living
AHECs offer several different opportunities for high school students to learn
more about careers in health care.
Staff offer classroom presentations, health and career fairs, and other hands-on
career/vocation activities.
For more information, contact the AHEC that serves your region.
Contact
Contact Information
West Texas AHEC
F. Marie Hall Institute for Rural and Community Health
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
3601 4th Street STOP 7110
Lubbock, TX 79430
Phone: 806.743.3644
Fax: 806.743.3626
