STUDENT SUCCESS CONTINUING HEALTHCARE EDUCATION Accelerated Career Pathways

STUDENT SUCCESS: CONTINUING HEALTHCARE EDUCATION Accelerated Career Pathways Amarillo College

STUDENT SUCCESS AT AMARILLO COLLEGE 2011 the Access Division at AC was renamed the Academic Success Division 2011 AC Joined the Achieving the Dream consortium 2011 No Limits / No Excuses Amarillo received a Partnership for Postsecondary Success grant, a Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Grant 2012 AC became the first higher education institution to join No Excuses University network

STUDENT SUCCESS AT AMARILLO COLLEGE 2012 AC was awarded Partner Grants through No Limits/No Excuses Amarillo 2012 AC received a DOL TAACCCT Grant to create Accelerated Career Pathways 2012 -2013 AC piloted the I-BEST approach with one healthcare program and 4 technical programs 2014 AC became an Achieving the Dream Leader College

DOL TAACCCT GRANT Department of Labor Trade Adjustment Act – Community College and Career Training Grant A 4 -year grant, with Round 2 grants running from October 2012 through September 2016.

DOL TAACCCT GRANT In addition to competitive grant awards, each state was given a $2. 5 million grant for a single (non-consortium) community college. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board selected Amarillo College to receive this grant award for the state of Texas.

FIVE CORE ELEMENTS REQUIRED 1. Evidence-Based Design (data driven quality improvement) 2. Stacked and Latticed Credentials (options for further training) 3. Online and Technology-Enabled Learning (simulators, etc. ) 4. Transferability and Articulation

FIVE CORE ELEMENTS REQUIRED 5. Strategic Alignment with: Employers and Industry Public Workforce System Educational Institutions

ACCELERATED HEALTHCARE PROGRAMS Two existing programs implemented redesign elements in 2013: Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) – continuing education Phlebotomy – continuing education

ACCELERATED HEALTHCARE PROGRAMS Three new programs created for Fall 2014: Patient Care Technician – continuing education EKG Technician – continuing ed. Clinical Medical Assistant – academic credit program (Level I certificate, 2 semesters)

NON-HEALTHCARE ACCELERATED PROGRAMS Professional Truck Driving – continuing ed. Diesel Mechanics – academic credit Utility Power Worker – academic credit Machining Technician – academic credit Industrial Technology– academic credit

STRATEGIES FOR ACCELERATION AT AC Time: Training programs from 5 weeks to 2 years in length that result in credentials and/or licensing in industry-specific fields Technology: Online learning segments and simulated technology that allow students to progress rapidly and build hands-on competencies

STRATEGIES FOR ACCELERATION AT AC Integrated Skills Training: Strengthening adult basic education skills by contextualizing English and math skills with core content study materials. Study Support: Supplemental instructors available for tutoring and small group study sessions outside of class, as needed.

STRATEGIES FOR FINDING/KEEPING A JOB Include instruction on job readiness skills: the job search process completing job applications resume writing practice interviews

STRATEGIES FOR FINDING/KEEPING A JOB Include instruction on other “Soft Skills” employers want: communication skills work ethic problem solving skills teamwork customer relations

OFFERING ALTERNATIVE CAREER PATHWAYS IN HEALTHCARE Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) is an entry point for students who: Cannot attend college full time Do not score high enough on the TSI to enroll in academic courses Want to enter employment as soon as possible Need evening or weekend class options due to work conflicts Want to explore working in healthcare before making a longer term training commitment

OFFERING ALTERNATIVE CAREER PATHWAYS IN HEALTHCARE Students who complete the CNA program and pass the State of Texas CNA certification exam now have a new set of options: Find a job as a CNA. Enroll in another continuing healthcare education course at AC (Phlebotomy, EKG Technician, Patient Care Technician). Enroll in academic courses at AC that lead to LVN or ADN. Find a job and enroll in courses at AC.

OFFERING ALTERNATIVE CAREER PATHWAYS IN HEALTHCARE Pathways that students may choose include: CNA Phlebotomy Patient Care Tech Phlebotomy EKG Tech Patient Care Tech CNA Patient Care Tech Clinical Medical Assistant Licensed Vocational Nurse Patient Care Tech Licensed Vocational Nurse Associates Degree Nurse

CNA STUDENT RESULTS: JUNE 2013 – JULY 2014 Enrolled: 125 Completed with AC certification: 116 (93%) Passed the updated State CNA Exam: 54 Continuing with education at AC: 32 Employed: data incomplete, at least 19

PHLEBOTOMY STUDENT RESULTS: JUNE 2013 – JULY 2014 Enrolled (includes 16 who completed CNA first): 39 Completed with AC certification: 33 (85%) Passed the National ASCP Exam, offered in summer 2014: 4 Continuing with education at AC: 26 Employed: data incomplete

THE ADVISOR’S ROLE Having an advisor trained to consider the needs of continuing education students is important. These needs go beyond the basics of academic advising: Finding financial aid Explaining the prerequisites, including immunizations and background check Finding basic resources in the community, such as transportation, child care, housing, food, clothing, and school supplies

ADVISING PROCESS Student contact Phone calls Emails Walk-in’s Advising packet Checklist of prerequisites Available resources Financial Aid referral T-PEG Workforce Solutions

ADVISING PROCESS: CHECKLIST

ADVISING PROCESS: CHECKLIST

ADVISING PROCESS: RESOURCES

ADVISING PROCESS

ADVISING PROCESS

ADVISING PROCESS

COMMUNITY OUTREACH Start Your Career in Healthcare Introduce health careers Talk about pathways Career Fairs San Jacinto Elementary Career day for parents No Limits/No Excuses Workforce Solutions

STUDENT SUCCESS STORIES Student #1 Refugee from Congo, Africa Working at Tyson Foods Phlebotomy Class Mock interview Job at BSA Draws blood of interviewer

STUDENT SUCCESS STORIES Student #2 CNA program Phlebotomy program Phone call Job at Doctor’s Office

AMARILLO COLLEGE PRESENTERS Janice Johnston, Director of Dept. of Labor TAACCCT Grant Project jmjohnston 31@actx. edu Will Ratliff, Advising Associate for Continuing Healthcare Students will. ratliff@actx. edu

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