AHEC Of A Summer
- 15 Non Consecutive Days
- xx Live Sessions + 4 Q&A Clinics
- Program is held at a hospital in your home parish. Participant must have transportation to and from the program site daily.
What You Will Learn
- An overview of health care careers and medical specialties and more
- Patient care basics and how health professionals work as a team
- Real-world insight into hospital operations and medical settings
- Education and training pathways for careers in health care
- Job readiness skills, professionalism, and CPR certification
Who Should Join
- High school students interested in a health care or medical career
- Students who enjoy hands-on learning and real-world experiences
- Those who want to volunteer and give back to their community
- Those seeking early exposure to clinical environments and professional standards
- Motivated, dependable students willing to commit to the full program
Requirements
- High school student interested in pursuing a health care career
- Resident of one of the eligible parishes: Ascension, Avoyelles, Catahoula, Concordia, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Grant, Iberville, LaSalle, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, St. Helena, Rapides, Vernon, West Baton Rouge, West Feliciana, or Winn
- Available during the program period (typically June; some start late May)
Explore This Program
Overview
About This Program
Join our Accessibility Teaching Media Bootcamp 2025 and take your teaching to the next level. This bootcamp is designed to help educators create inclusive, engaging, and accessible learning materials that empower every student to succeed, regardless of their abilities or background. Through a mix of expert-led sessions, hands-on practice, and real-world case studies, you’ll leave with the confidence and tools to design learning experiences that truly make a difference.
Why Join This Program?
Impact
Students make a meaningful impact by supporting local hospitals and serving their communities while gaining real-world experience in health care settings. The program also strengthens the future health care workforce by inspiring students to pursue careers in medicine and related fields.
Purpose
The purpose of AHEC of a Summer is to expose high school students to the realities of health care professions through hands-on learning and observation. The program helps students make informed decisions about their academic and career pathways in medicine.
Value
Participants gain early exposure to professional health care environments that cannot be replicated in a classroom setting. This experience adds long-term value by enhancing college readiness and clarifying career goals.
Benefits
Students earn ½ high school AHEC elective credit, CPR certification, and valuable volunteer hours. Additional benefits include mentorship, career exploration, and skills that strengthen college and scholarship applications.
Curriculum
What You’ll Learn
Week 1 – Foundations of Accessibility
Learn the core principles of accessibility in education, why it matters, and how it impacts learners. You’ll explore accessibility standards (WCAG, ADA) and understand how inclusive design improves learning outcomes for all students.
You’ll learn:
- Why accessibility is essential in education
- Key accessibility laws and standards (WCAG, ADA)
- The impact of inclusive teaching on different learner groups
- Common barriers faced by students and how to identify them
Week 2 – Designing Inclusive Media
Dive into the practical side of creating accessible teaching materials. You’ll learn about text alternatives, color contrast, typography, and multimedia design techniques to ensure your content is clear and engaging.
You’ll learn:
- Designing with proper color contrast and font choices
- Adding alternative text for images and graphics
- Making documents, slides, and PDFs accessible
- Creating captions and transcripts for video/audio materials
Week 3 – Interactive & Engaging Learning
Discover how to make your lessons more interactive while keeping accessibility at the center. This week covers accessible tools for activities, gamification strategies, and how to build learning experiences that include every student.
You’ll learn:
- Using accessible digital tools for interactivity
- Gamification techniques with inclusivity in mind
- Designing quizzes and assignments that work for all learners
- Building collaborative activities accessible to diverse needs
Week 4 – Implementation & Best Practices
Put everything together with hands-on projects. You’ll work on designing your own accessible teaching media, receive feedback, and learn best practices for testing and maintaining accessibility in long-term teaching.
You’ll learn:
- Applying accessibility principles in real teaching projects
- Tools to test accessibility in your materials
- How to collect feedback from students for improvements
- Building a sustainable accessibility-first teaching strategy
Testimonials
Program Impact: Student Perspectives
Participants from past AHEC of a Summer programs share that the experience helped them gain confidence in their career goals and better understand what working in health care is really like. Students often say the program opened their eyes to new medical career options, strengthened their responsibility and professionalism, and confirmed their interest in pursuing a future in health care.
Michael Thompson
This program showed me what working in health care is really like.
James Rodriguez
I feel more confident about my future career after this experience.
Daniel Lee
I learned so much more than I expected in just a few weeks.
Sarah Williams
A-HEC of a Summer helped me realize medicine is what I want to do.
Trusted By
We’re proud to have earned the trust of schools, educators, and organizations that believe in making learning accessible for everyone. Their support strengthens our mission and showcases the real impact of this program.
Secure Your Spot Today
Discover your future in health care with A-HEC of a Summer. Spots are limited, so apply by March 1 and start building your path toward a medical career.
FAQ & Contact
Need Help?
When does the program take place?
Typically in June or July, with some hospital sites beginning in May after the last day of school in their parish.
Where does CLAHEC offer this program?
Our hospital sites in our service area include:
- Avoyelles Hospital
- Baton Rouge General Health System
- Bunkie General Hospital
- Byrd Regional Hospital
- Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital
- Hardtner Medical Center
- Lane Regional Medical Center
- LaSalle General Hospital
- Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
- Our Lady of the Lake- St. Elizabeth
- Pointe Coupee General Hospital
- Prevost Memorial Hospital
- Rapides Regional Medical Center
- Trinity Medical
- West Feliciana Parish Hospital
- Winn Parish Medical Center
What is the dress code for this program?
Students are provided with scrubs to be worn each day throughout the duration of the program. Only scrubs provided by CLAHEC may be worn. In addition to the scrubs, students may wear a neutral-colored undershirts (black, white, tan, grey). Students MUST wear socks and closed toe shoes, minimal jewelry throughout the program. Hoodies and sweatshirts are not permitted.
Can I purchase additional sets of scrubs?
Not at this time.
Are all 15 days of the program mandatory?
In order to comply with the Louisiana Department of Education and course requirements set by the state of Louisiana, students must attend all identified program dates.
Can students have their cell phones during the program day?
Students are not permitted to use their personal cell phones during the program day. Students will turn in phones in the morning. Students will have the opportunity to use their personal cell phones at lunch, but must turn them in again after lunch prior to the afternoon sessions. Parent/Guardian will have access to an alternate number to be able to communicate emergency information to their child during the program.
Is transportation provided?
Transportation for this program is not provided. Students must have adequate transportation to and from the hospital site daily, in addition to a mode of transportation for any local field trips during the program. Transportation is provided only on the full day field trip.
Get in Touch
If you have more questions or need personal assistance, feel free to contact us:
info@clahec.org
Drop us a message anytime, we’ll get back to you shortly.
Phone: (318) 443-2855
Available Monday to Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
CLAHEC Headquarters
1308 Dorchester Drive Alexandria, LA 71303
