Education
2009/12/14
AAHP has established an education fund for its members which awards $10,500 annually for continuing education in one's profession . The draw is held three times annually - April; August and December. Funds are awarded based on a lottery style draw. Applications and further details are available at AAHP Office.
Additionally, AAHP is committed to providing On-Site Representatives, Executive/Board of Directors and the general membership with an environment of education and training. It is hoped by providing information and training that members will have a better understanding of the important role they play in the Association of Allied Health Professionals.
EXECUTIVE MEETINGS
The Provincial Executive consists of the President; 2 Vice Presidents; and Secretary Treasurer. Meetings of the Executive are held monthly.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS
An AAHP Director is elected from members in each of the Health Care Boards within the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Elections for these positions are held every two years. Meetings of the Provincial Board of Directors are held at least twice yearly.
LEVEL I TRAINING
This course is designed to assist on-site representatives and members on the Provincial Executive and Board of Directors with interpreting members rights under the collective agreement; handling grievances and complaints; explain and support policies and programs of AAHP; and influencing the members' attitude towards AAHP.
AAHP POLICY MANUAL
This manual contains a variety of policies approved by the Provincial Executive and Board of Directors. These policies enable members to be more effective in fulfilling their role and carrying out their responsibilities.
UPCOMING MEETINGS/CONVENTIONS
National - AAHP is a member of an Interprovincial Body of Health Care Professional Unions. This group representing some 30,000 health care professionals across Canada hold annual meetings. Discussion is currently taking place to formalize this arrangement into a National Association with affiliation to the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC). The next meeting is scheduled to take place in June.
AAHP BIENNIAL CONVENTION
The Biennial Convention is the legitimate source of al authority of the Association. The Convention is held in even numbered years. Delegates are elected from the various health care boards based on one delegate for each 20 members or fraction thereof. On-Site Representatives, Executive Officer and Board Members are automatic delegates to the convention. The Convention is also open to all members of AAHP to participate in the discussion and debate at the Convention. Only credential delegates are entitled to a vote.
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