Pee Dee Area Health Education Center (AHEC) connects students and professionals with the tools, training and resources necessary to develop an
effective healthcare workforce, with a focus on primary care for rural and underserved areas.
Offers accredited training for medical laboratory scientists through classroom and clinical experience.
Empowering Professionals
Building a Strong Healthcare Future
Working closely with regional academic partners, and community healthcare providers and organizations, Pee Dee AHEC connects students and professionals with the tools, training, and resources necessary to develop quality patient-focused care workforce, with a focus on primary care for rural and underserved. Our education programs support the health professions pipeline from high school and college students, health professions students and practicing professions.
We provide training, mentorship, and continuing education programs that strengthen South Carolina’s healthcare workforce, ensuring professionals are well-equipped to deliver high-quality, compassionate care across rural and underserved communities.
Our Process
How We Build Healthcare Futures
Collaborative Planning
We collaborate with educational and healthcare partners to identify workforce needs and design impactful, accessible programs for community growth.
Hands-On Training
Students and professionals receive hands-on training, mentorship, and resources to build essential healthcare skills and real-world experience.
Community Impact
Graduates and trainees apply their skills to improve healthcare access, enhance patient care, and strengthen rural and underserved communities.