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Clearly, a career in health care offers job stability, above average
financial reward, and the opportunity to join one of the most exciting
and fastest growing fields in the United States. Many health care workers earn more money and have better benefits
than equally-trained people working in other fields. Often people choose
health-related fields simply because they like to help others. Like many
states, New Mexico has a shortage of trained health care workers, which
means that there are more jobs than there are health professionals to
fill them. With information on more than 80 health-related careers, A Lifetime of Opportunity: Careers in Health is a good place to begin the search for a health career. In addition, there are a variety of other resources available in New Mexico for students and other individuals seeking information about health careers. Following is a list of organizations that provide information on health careers.
Allied Health Careers Opportunity Program
Department of Health ScienceCollege of Health and Social Services New Mexico State University Box 30001, Dept. 3HCP Las Cruces, New Mexico 88003-8001 (505) 646-3426 The Allied Health Careers Opportunity Program (AHCOP) in the Department of Health Science at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces is a federally funded project designed to assist in the recruitment, education, and retention of disadvantaged students in the Department's degree programs. The AHCOP program is interested in recruiting and assisting students of ability from either economically or educationally disadvantaged backgrounds to successfully compete for admission and retention in either of the Department's baccalaureate degree programs (Bachelor of Community Health and Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology).
Health Care Professional AssociationsProfessional associations can provide you with specific information about a particular field in health care. Contact the association's New Mexico chapter to get employment outlook facts, up-to-date salary figures, and educational requirements for your chosen field. For a selected listing of health care associations, see pages 96 and 97 in this manual or check your local library for a complete listing. A publication such as the Encyclopedia of Associations is a good reference for finding additional resources.
New Mexico Area Health Education CenterUniversity of New Mexico School of MedicineBox 712, BMSB Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131-5181 (505) 277-2442 Montaņas del Norte P.O. Drawer K Las Vegas, New Mexico 89701 (505) 454-2584 Southern Area Health Education Center Department of Health Science College of Health and Social Services New Mexico State University P.O. Box 30001, Dept. AHC Las Cruces, New Mexico 88003-8001 (505) 646-3441 The New Mexico Area Health Education Center (AHEC) has two regional offices - Montaņas del Norte (MdNAHEC) in Las Vegas and Southern AHEC in Las Cruces. The Centers are assisted by the University of New Mexico School of Medicine Program Office. The AHECs provide community experiences for a variety of health professional students and also offer continuing education events for practicing professionals. AHEC is a leader in the initiation of a community-based health career awareness project. New Mexico AHEC maintains health careers resources which are available to schools for job fairs, career days,and classroom programs.
New Mexico Health Resources, Inc.Two Park Central Tower Building East300 San Mateo Boulevard N.E., Suite 905 Albuquerque, New Mexico 87108 (505) 260-0993 New Mexico Health Resources, Inc. (NMHR) is a private, non-profit agency which supports efforts to recruit and retain health care personnel for the State of New Mexico. NMHR is funded, in part, by the New Mexico Department of Health, Office of Rural Health.
New Mexico Vocational Technical and Adult Education DivisionDepartment of EducationState Supervisor, Health Occupations 300 Don Gaspar Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501-2786 (505) 827-6511 Health Occupations education often includes newly emerging occupations, preparing the health worker for employment in positions supportive of other health professionals. The New Mexico Health Occupations section offers referrals at secondary and post-secondary levels for health related occupations, access to curriculum and programs descriptions, in-service training, and technical assistance to health professional programs.
Graduation is Not the Ending -- It is the Beginning...Graduation from a health career training program is the beginningof a wonderful future in health care! For tips on preparing for a successful job search, turn to the JOB BANK.
DID YOU KNOW? The U.S. Government has predicted that by the year 2000, 12 of the 20 fastest-growing careers will be related to health care, including:
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