Education & Training

Are you interested in a paid training opportunity to help people in your community?

The SEARHC Certified Nuring Assistant (CNA) Program is paid training ($18.39/hour) approved by the State of Alaska and prepares students to sit for the Alaska Nurse Aide Certification exam.

Course Components

The six-week long program is held at the Wrangell Medical Center. It consists of 35-40 hours of classroom lecture, 35 hours of online courses, 32 hours of skills lab and 48 hours of clinical shifts with an instructor. The program textbook and all the necessary supplies are included. Students will need access to a computer and internet connection.

The CNA program runs Monday through Friday. Upon completion of the course and passing the state exam, students have the opportunity to apply for a full-time benefited position with SEARHC.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 18 years of age or older

Compensation & Benefits

Students who pass the course, receive their CNA certificate and are hired into a permanent position are eligible for:

• $10,000 sign on bonus (with a 2-year commitment)
• Pay increase to $22.17/hour
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement plans
• Paid time-off
• Employee assistance program and more!

University of Alaska students, apply for aid to help you achieve your higher education goals!

Giving out more than $3 million in scholarship awards each year, the UA Foundation helps make higher education a reality for any student who seeks it.

The University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) Health Programs Scholarship, funded by the UA Foundation, is available for students attending any UA campus (UAA/UAF/UAS and all community campuses).

Eligibility:

• GPA: 2.0
• Satisfactory Academic Progress
• Grade Level: Undergrad, Graduate

Submission Deadline:

Applications must be received by February 15, however, any applications received through July 15 will be used for any late awarded scholarships or any new scholarships that may open.

The SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) Dental Assistant Training Program prepares individuals for professional career placement in dentistry. Within a few months, you will develop the skills and knowledge for new career opportunities through this paid training program.

Most students are not aware of how many different kinds of jobs there are in the health care field and aren’t sure where to begin learning about them.

What can I do while I’m still in high school to help prepare for a career in health?

• Attend the Della Keats Program for Alaska Native high school students interested in health careers or apply for a summer student health internship.
• Sign up for the weeklong SEARHC Village Health Occupations Program and learn about health careers as part of your high school studies.
• Take as many science and math classes as you can at your high school.
• Talk to the SEARHC Talent Acquisition Partner or your high school counselor to get more information on preparing for a career in health.

In addition to Summer Internships SEARHC offers several externships each year for pharmacy students. SEARHC Pharmacy Student Externships at Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center focus on inpatient, ambulatory, and clinical pharmacy.

For additional information pharmacy students can contact Stephen Riley, PharmD by email at sriley@searhc.org.