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Introduction to Registered Apprenticeship: A Workforce Strategy for Health Care

Introduction to Registered Apprenticeship: A Workforce Strategy for Health Care. Registered Apprenticeship Program Components:. ON-THE-JOB LEARNING:. Related Instruction. INCREMENTAL WAGE INCREASES:. Mentoring. Apprentices work and learn under qualified personnel.

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Introduction to Registered Apprenticeship: A Workforce Strategy for Health Care

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  1. Introduction to Registered Apprenticeship: A Workforce Strategy for Health Care

  2. Registered Apprenticeship Program Components: ON-THE-JOB LEARNING: Related Instruction INCREMENTAL WAGE INCREASES: Mentoring • Apprentices work and learn under qualified personnel • Subject content and time requirements depend on occupation and employer needs • Responsibilities ensure increased job competency over time • Registered Apprentices receive incremental wage increases based on skills attainment and job proficiency • Apprentices receive technical training through a variety of methods

  3. Registered Apprenticeship Basics • Apprenticeships include at least 2,000 hours of supervised and structured on-the-job learning. • Apprenticeships involve a minimum of 144 hours of instruction in technical subjects related to the occupation. • Healthcare Apprenticeships can take between 1 to 2 years to complete, depending on the occupation.

  4. Registered Apprenticeship Partners and Participants Registered Apprenticeship Sponsors Workforce System/Education/ other partners Apprentices/ Job Seekers 4

  5. Why Registered Apprenticeship Need to Strengthen entry- and mid-level Healthcare Workforce High Turnover; burnout One of the fastest growing areas over the next decade Individuals are not recognized as professionals Wages Insuffient training for most entry-level professions Despite complex and demanding nature of the position, training requirements are minimal Training is typically pre-service and on-the-job training

  6. Registered Apprenticeship and Health Care • Offers advancement into nursing, pharmacy, dental, Health IT and other growing occupations • Creates a pipeline of skilled workers • Increases retention • Decreases recruitment costs • Improves employee skills, confidence and quality of patient care • Increases diversity 6

  7. Registered Apprenticeship Benefits to Employers/Agencies Highly skilled employees Recruitment Strategy Systematic Training Relevant classroom instruction linked to actual work experience Recognition for long-term employees Employees increasingly capable of advancement Creation of career pathways

  8. Registered Apprenticeship Benefits: Job Seekers and Apprentices • The RA program offers many benefits to apprentices, including: • A paycheck • Hands-on career training • An Education • A Career • National Certification

  9. Some Health Care Occupations Certified Nursing Assistant Community Health Worker EMT and Paramedic Dental Assistant Home Health Aide Medical Assistant Medical Transcriptionist Medical Coder Pharmacy Tech Surgical Technologist Laboratory Technician Health Unit Coordinator Direct Support Professional MRI Tech Mammography Tech Licensed Practical Nurse (military) Medical Secretary

  10. Success Stories CVS Pharmacy Pharmacy Tech Career Ladder Competency-based model 3 tiers Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society CNA competency-based model-4 tiers: Level 1, Advanced, and at least 2 specialties Integrated into career lattice On-the-job skills developed through a mentoring structure East Texas AHEC/Texas Workforce Commission Community Health Worker—just beginning OA and AHEC are promoting the program to hospitals and clinics AHEC will provide the instruction Texas Workforce Commission supports

  11. DOL-HHS Evaluation of the Long-Term Care Registered Apprenticeship Model Joint evaluation Currently 40 employers in 20 states with RA programs covering 4 occupations (CNA, DSS, HSS, HHA) Examine recruitment & retention, wage gains and possibly other quality of care issues Phase 1: Feasibility Study—this year Phase 2: Evaluation Design to be determined by Feasibility Study

  12. IT and Health IT • In Health Information Technology, RA is an effective training model that: • Develops high-quality technicians and managers • Ensures employer needs are met • Increases productivity • Helps attract and retain high quality workers at lower costs 12

  13. Information Technology and HIT Occupations Health Unit Coordinator Medical Coder Medical Transcriptionist Information Assurance Specialist Information Management IT Project Manager IT Generalist Programmer Analyst Web Systems Support Programmer Network Support Technician

  14. HIT Success Stories Blue Cross/Blue Shield—South Carolina Partnership with Midlands Technical College and Alpha Training Services Must already have associates degree 3-year program

  15. How Do I Partner with RA? • Contact your State Director and/or Apprenticeship Training Representative • You can locate the appropriate contact for your state here: http://21stcenturyapprenticeship.workforce3one.org/page/contacts

  16. Registered Apprenticeship staff will-- Provide technical assistance to develop a program Work with you to identify potential employers Register programs Provide technical assistance on training protocols in collaboration with employers

  17. For more information Laura Ginsburg USDOL/Office of Apprenticeship 202/693-2803 Ginsburg.laura@dol.gov

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