Continuing education credit
Each course sponsored by AHEC is approved for continuing education through the appropriate national and state agencies which require mandatory continuing education for licensure. Each hour of class represents 1 CE Credit or 1 CEU.

Generally, lab time is not approved for full CE Credit. See each course description for course length and CE Credit. SDMS awards 1 hour credit for each hour of lecture and 1 hour credit for every 2 hours of lab.

Class times (Hours)
You can expect your class will conclude between 4:30 - 5:00 PM on the final day. Please schedule your return flights late afternoon or evening. Otherwise you will miss a great deal of important information.

Dress
The dress code is casual for classes. We want you to dress comfortably and be ready to learn. Lab coats and "dress wear" are required in classes with clinical rotations, during clinical rotations only.

Parking
Parking in Houston is on surface lots and is free of charge.

Meals/Restaurants
Houston/AHEC classes
There are multiple eating facilities within walking distance, such as Subway, Chinese Buffet, and Denny's. If you have a car, the possibilities are many. If it rains, AHEC has a small lunch area and you can order and have sandwiches or pizza delivered.

National AHEC classes
AHEC does not provide lunch on site in the hotel seminars. Lunch and gratuities average between $30 and $40 in a hotel setting. In an effort to keep costs for your CE at the lowest rate possible, we felt you would appreciate the opportunity to purchase your own lunch.

Ground transportation from airports to Houston hotels
Airport Express services ground transportation to and from both Bush/Intercontinental and Hobby airports. Buses depart every 30 minutes for designated terminals and will take you to the Galleria where you should call a cab to deliver you to your hotel. Call 713.523.5695 or 713.523.8888 for Airport Express Information.

Cab fare is approximately $40 from Hobby Airport and $60 from Intercontinental to hotels in your area. Bus fare is $10 - $20. An Airport Express Ticket Agent is located in the baggage claim area.

Call 713.236.1111 for Yellow Cab Company. If you call a cab service, establish the rates prior to engaging the taxi.