The Education Committee met following the April Education Draw to review the AAHP Education Guidelines.  The previous review was conducted in October 2003.  In January, the Committee sent an email to members asking for feedback.  We received only one email making a number of suggestions for consideration.  A number of recommendations were approved by the AAHP Executive at its April 24^th meeting.

As a result of the review, the most significant change is with the deadline for applications.  The new application deadlines are as follows:  July 31 – November 30 and March 31.  Therefore, the next deadline for Applications is July 31^st (changed from August 15^th).

The educational event no longer has to be “directly related to a person’s position”.  The educational event must however, enhance the knowledge and skills as a health professional.

Since its inception, AAHP has maintained that primary funding for education should rest with the employer.  We are very cognizant of the demand for funding and are now requiring members to disclose any funding received from employers and other sources.

The final recommendation approved will now require individuals who are awarded funding from the AAHP fund to sign a self declaration form in order to claim the monies awarded. 

The revised AAHP Education Fund Guidelines and Application can be found in the download section  of this website.   We strongly encourage all members interested in applying for funding from the AAHP Education Fund to review these new guidelines.  Any questions pertaining to these changes can be directed to AAHP office or any member of the Education Committee – Barb Thomas, Chair, Bruce Callahan; Virginia Whitten.