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January
29: MESA - "Food Loops" 4:30-7:00 PM, AT Still University
March
7: MESA - "It's All in your HEAD" 4:30-7:00 PM, AT Still University
19: Missouri HOSA State Conference in Union, Missouri |
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DAT Preparatory Course $100 Discount |
 The University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Dentistry has released their on-demand DAT Prep Course for pre-dental students across the country. This course is designed to sharpen a student's test-taking skills and their knowledge in the subject areas tested on the DAT, specifically biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry and math. The registration fee to participate for in-state students is $395.00 with the In-State Discount Code. (Regular price is $495.) Click here for more information or to sign up for a DAT Prep Course! The discount code for in-state students is: UMKCINST2012 Be sure to click on the "Cart" link and add the discount in the "Voucher Code" field to receive your discount. |
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Background Checks
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Most health profession schools (including dentistry) require a criminal background check as part of the admissions process.
Don't let what may appear to be a minor offense pose as an impediment to achieving a life-long goal.
ExploreHealthCareers.org explains what you need to know in Criminal Background Check? But I'm not a Criminal!!
Click on the above link to find out what is included in a background check. It's enlightening!
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Job Shadowing Opportunities
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Opportunities are available for undergraduate pre-medical and pre-dental students to job shadow within certain Kirksville clinics.
For more information on qualification requirements, please contact Dinah Coles at NEMO AHEC dcoles@nemoahec.org.
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Staff
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Executive Director
Dinah Coles, Office Manager
Becky Dawson, Health Ed. Coord.
Maegan Hilton, Health Careers Coord.
NEMO AHEC, 312 S. Elson St. Kirksville, MO 63501
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Board Members
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Janice Clark, Ed. D
Barb Primm, BSN, RN
Tanya Taylor, BS
Audrey Gough, BSN
Leanna Leake, FNP
NEMO AHEC serves 21 counties:
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MAHEC Mission
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To enhance access to quality health care, particularly primary and preventative care, by growing and supporting Missouri's healthcare workforce.
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What's Happening in
HOSA Clubs?
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The 2013 year has started off great for Health Occupations Students of America health career clubs in the NEMO AHEC Chapter.
Three of the schools have held CPR certification events! Newtown-Harris, Milan, and Knox Co. all held a 6 hour workshop to get students certificed in Basic Life Support CPR. Students at Milan also got to explore the HeliVac Helicopter and talk with the emergency professionals who run the HeliVac.
Newtown-Harris hosted a special guest speaker, Lucas Wells, for one of their Jan. club meetings. He spoke to them about the CERT program. Some students were so excited about the infromation that they decided to compete in the CERT event for State HOSA competition in March!
All our clubs are starting to prepare for State HOSA Conference by gather studying supplies, making connections with community health professionals, and attending our regional activities (like MESA).
Missouri HOSA was recognized by National HOSA as one of the states that exceeded their membership numbers of last year! NEMO AHEC HOSA Chapter is proud to be part of this movement of expanding HOSA!
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Medical Explorations in Science & Anatomy
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M.E.S.A. is an interactive distance learning series
providing a hands-on educational opportunity to enhance skills and to academically prepare and motivate high school students who are interested in healthcare careers.
"Food Loops" - January 29, 4:30-7:00 PM
An exploration of digestive tract as students follow a bite of food through the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines. A mink specimen will be dissected to demonstrate this pathway.
7 students attended the live lab at ATSU in Kirksville. The lab was also broadcast via ITV to St. Joseph, NWMO AHEC.
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Keisha and Rachel (Milan C-2 HOSA members) starting the mink dissection for "Food Loops" Lab
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"It's All in Your HEAD" - March 7, 4:30-7:00 PM
The anatomical structures of the mouth and cranial nerves will be investigated by using replicas and models of the human face and skull.
Kirksville workshops will be held: LIVE! at A. T. Still University-Microbiology Lab, 800 W. Jefferson Street
For more information on MESA, contact Maegan Hilton at hosa@nemoahec.org or 660.665.6404.
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Attention High School JUNIORS:
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Mizzou Mini Medical School has opened their applications for the Summer of 2013!
Get your application HERE
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Health Careers Spotlight |
Field: Radiology
Job: Radiology Technologist
Job Description: "Radiologic Technologists, also known as Rad Tech's or RT's, assist the Radiologist physician with the process of imaging and diagnosing illness. Radiologic Technologist job descriptions include tasks such as: capturing the image, obtaining the best quality image, and ensuring the patients are comfort and safe. The RT; however, does not do the actual diagnosing as this is the function of the physician or Radiologist M.D. " - radiology-schools.com
Average salary: $44,000 - $54,000 /year
Predicted job growth: 28% or higher in 2010-2020
Education: 2 years past high school education
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