Health Career Pathways Expanding Health Career Options April

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Health Career Pathways “Expanding Health Career Options” April 12, 2016

Health Career Pathways “Expanding Health Career Options” April 12, 2016

DSN - Health � John Cordova, BSN, RN, PHN, DSD � Deputy Sector Navigator

DSN - Health � John Cordova, BSN, RN, PHN, DSD � Deputy Sector Navigator - Health � Health Workforce Initiative � South Central Coast Region � Hosted by College of the Canyons

http: //ca-hwi. org/

http: //ca-hwi. org/

http: //ca-hwi. org/ccc. Health/

http: //ca-hwi. org/ccc. Health/

So why health care? Currently accounts for 1. 5 million jobs in California 9%

So why health care? Currently accounts for 1. 5 million jobs in California 9% growth is projected over the next 3 years Aging healthcare workforce (1/3 over 50 yrs. ) 6 out of 11 of the fastest growing occupations are in healthcare Nationwide there are 80 million Baby Boomers on their way to Medicare The Affordable Care Act will create unprecedented challenges & changes

Is a Health Career Right for You? Do You Like to Deal With People?

Is a Health Career Right for You? Do You Like to Deal With People? Are You Comfortable With Science? Are You Prepared to Keep Up with Developments in Your Field? Are You Comfortable in a Health Care Setting? Are You a Team Player? What Lifestyle Do You Envision?

http: //ca-hwi. org/hwi_studenthealth/

http: //ca-hwi. org/hwi_studenthealth/

Five Areas of Health Delivery Sectors Direct Patient Care Imaging & Diagnostics Health Care

Five Areas of Health Delivery Sectors Direct Patient Care Imaging & Diagnostics Health Care Facility Support Health Informatics/ Business Research & Development

Direct Patient Care Providing face to face, hands-on care Involve a high level of

Direct Patient Care Providing face to face, hands-on care Involve a high level of patient interaction Maintaining or improving the health of patients over a period of time

Direct Patient Care � � � � � Advanced Practice Nurse Anesthesia Technician /

Direct Patient Care � � � � � Advanced Practice Nurse Anesthesia Technician / Technologist Anesthesiologist Assistant Art Therapist Athletic Trainer Audiologist Certified Nursing Assistant Chiropractor Dance Therapist Dental Assistant Dental Hygienist Dentist EMT / Paramedic Forensic Nurse Genetic Counselor Geriatric Care Manager Health Educator Health Psychologist Hemodialysis Technician Home Health Aide/Patient � � � � � Care Technician Industrial-Organizational Psychologist Licensed Practical Nurse Life Care Planner Massage Therapy Medical Assistant Music Therapist Nurse Manager Nurse Practitioner Nutritionist/Dietician Occupational Therapist (OT) Occupational Therapy Assistant Ophthalmic Medical Assistant Ophthalmologist Perfusionist Personal Trainer Pharmacist Pharmacy Technician Physical Therapist � � � � Physical Therapy Assistant Physician Assistant (PA) Psychiatric Technician Psychologist Public Health Nurse Radiation Therapist Recreational Therapist Registered Nurse Respiratory Therapist Social Worker Speech Pathologist Surgical Technologist Veterinary Technician Veterinarian (DVM) Vocational Rehab Counselor

Health Care Facility Support Not always thought of as "careers in heath care". This

Health Care Facility Support Not always thought of as "careers in heath care". This is, however, is a very significant branch of our health care system. Support sector of heath care, responsible for providing and maintaining a sanitary and therapeutic environment.

Health Care Facility Support � Biomedical Equipment Technician � Hospital Maintenance Engineer � Industrial

Health Care Facility Support � Biomedical Equipment Technician � Hospital Maintenance Engineer � Industrial Hygienist � Medical Librarian

Imaging and Diagnostics A rapidly growing and extremely significant sector Most careers do not

Imaging and Diagnostics A rapidly growing and extremely significant sector Most careers do not involve day to day direct patient interaction. They involve the use of diagnostic imaging technology. Play a significant role in determining patient diagnosis earlier

Imaging and Diagnostics � � � � Cardiovascular Technologist Clinical Laboratory Technologist Dental Laboratory

Imaging and Diagnostics � � � � Cardiovascular Technologist Clinical Laboratory Technologist Dental Laboratory Technician Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Diagnostic Molecular Scientist EKG Technician Histotechnologist Medical Laboratory Technician MRI Technologist Neurological Imaging Nuclear Medicine Technologist Pathologist Assistant Phlebotomist Radiology Technician

Health Informatics/ Business Health informatics has grown and continues to expand Does not generally

Health Informatics/ Business Health informatics has grown and continues to expand Does not generally involve direct patient care.

Health Informatics/ Business Focus on essential everyday service needs including patient documentation services, medical

Health Informatics/ Business Focus on essential everyday service needs including patient documentation services, medical records management, administration services, drug utilization review, hospital unit coordination, appointment booking, information/communication systems development, and more.

Health Informatics / Business � Allied Health Manager � Cancer Registrar � Health Care

Health Informatics / Business � Allied Health Manager � Cancer Registrar � Health Care Administrator � Health Care Product Manager � Health Educator � Health Information Specialist � Health Information Technician � Health Services Manager � Hospital Administrator � Legal Nurse Consultant � Managed Care � Medical Administrative Assistant � Medical Biller Coder � Medical Illustrator � Medical Office Manager � Medical Secretary � Medical Transcriptionist � Medicare & Medicaid Careers � Nurse Manager � Public Health � Social Worker

Research & Development Use advancements in science and technology to improve health care. Lay

Research & Development Use advancements in science and technology to improve health care. Lay the foundation for which an effective health care system is made possible. Opportunities exist for individuals with all levels of education and experience.

Research and Development � Bioinformatics Specialist � Biomedical Engineer � Biomedical Chemist � Biometrician

Research and Development � Bioinformatics Specialist � Biomedical Engineer � Biomedical Chemist � Biometrician � Biostatician � Blood Bank Technology Specialist � Cytotechnologist � Epidemiologist � Forensic Science Technician � Geneticist � Public Health � Toxicologist

Career Mapping

Career Mapping

http: //www. cacareercafe. com

http: //www. cacareercafe. com

Career Pathways

Career Pathways

Health Science & Medical Tech

Health Science & Medical Tech

Why the health care profession? Caring student looking for a “recession” proof career path

Why the health care profession? Caring student looking for a “recession” proof career path will want to explore healthcare opportunities available in Health Science and Medical Technology. Doctors and nurses comprise of less than 40% of the health care workforce. Allied health professionals are estimated up to 60% of the total workforce.

“Health professions are experiencing shortages, careers in this Pathway offer promising futures”

“Health professions are experiencing shortages, careers in this Pathway offer promising futures”

Traits of Healthcare Workers Interested in science Good problem solvers Work well on a

Traits of Healthcare Workers Interested in science Good problem solvers Work well on a team Pay attention to details Comfortable in a healthcare setting

I need a job now! SH O R T C O U R SE

I need a job now! SH O R T C O U R SE S & C E R TI FI C A T E S Certified Nursing Assistant Home Health Aide Emergency Medical Technician Phlebotomist EKG Technician Health Unit Coordinator Community Health Worker Sterile Processing Technician Rehab/Physical Therapist Aide

I need a job but I want to go to college! C ER T

I need a job but I want to go to college! C ER T IF IC A T ES & C OL L EGE C R ED IT ON E Y EA R OR L ES S Dental Assistant Healthcare Interpreter Licensed Vocational Nurse Medical Assistant Pharmacy Technician Orthopedic Technician Surgical Technician

I am ready to go to college! ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS Dental Hygienist Health Information

I am ready to go to college! ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS Dental Hygienist Health Information Coder Medical Laboratory Technician Occupational Therapy Assistant Paramedic Physical Therapy Assistant Psychiatric Technician(18 months) Registered Nurse Radiologic Technologist Respiratory Care Practitioner Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

I want to go to a four year university! QUESTION: H O W D

I want to go to a four year university! QUESTION: H O W D O Y O U P L AN T O S U P P O R T Y O U R S E L F W H I L E AT T E N D I N G C O L L E G E ? 1. C o n s i d e r c a r e e r l a d d e r o c c u p a t i o n s – working while attaining a degree. 2. E x p l a i n t h e d i f f e r e n c e b e t w e e n a B S d e g r e e v s. a t t e n d i n g c o m munity college and getting a job skill in high demand. 3. B e s u r e t h e s t u d e n t i s r e a d y f o r c o l l e g e l e v e l w o r k ! 4. B a s i c e d u c a t i o n r e q u i r e m e n t s a r e s a m e f o r m o s t h e a l t h p r o f e ssions.

Resources

Resources

http: //www. careeronestop. org/videos/careera ndclustervideos/career-and-clustervideos. aspx

http: //www. careeronestop. org/videos/careera ndclustervideos/career-and-clustervideos. aspx

Explorehealthcareers. org � http: //explorehealthcareers. org/en/home

Explorehealthcareers. org � http: //explorehealthcareers. org/en/home

Career Profiles http: //www. careerprofiles. info/health-careers. html

Career Profiles http: //www. careerprofiles. info/health-careers. html

Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development � http: //www. oshpd. ca. gov/HPEF/

Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development � http: //www. oshpd. ca. gov/HPEF/

Cali f o r n i a Ca r eer Ca f e h

Cali f o r n i a Ca r eer Ca f e h t t p: / / w w w. c a ca re e r c a fe. c o m /

Cali f o r n i a Ca r eer Z o n e

Cali f o r n i a Ca r eer Z o n e h t t p : / / w w w. c a ca re e r z on e. o r g /

HOSA – Future of Health Professions http: //www. hosa. org/

HOSA – Future of Health Professions http: //www. hosa. org/

National Association of Hispanic Nurses http: //www. nahnnet. org//

National Association of Hispanic Nurses http: //www. nahnnet. org//

American Assembly for Men in Nursing http: //aamn. org/

American Assembly for Men in Nursing http: //aamn. org/

American Medical Student Association http: //www. amsa. org/AMSA/Homepage. aspx

American Medical Student Association http: //www. amsa. org/AMSA/Homepage. aspx

Contact Information � John Cordova, BSN, RN, PHN, DSD � Deputy Sector Navigator –

Contact Information � John Cordova, BSN, RN, PHN, DSD � Deputy Sector Navigator – Health � South Central Coast Region � Health Workforce Initiative � John. cordova@canyons. edu � (562) 505 -4409

Q&A � Thank you!

Q&A � Thank you!