Apprenticeship Training in Long-Term Care The CNA Career Lattice NCDOL Apprenticeship & Training 3/24/2010
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Apprenticeship Training in Long-Term Care
The CNA Career Lattice
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DIRECT COSTSeparation
VacancyRecruitment
Training & OrientationINDIRECT COSTLost Productivity
Reduced quality of careDecreased Employee Morale
Cost per worker can exceed 100% of annual salary. Cost estimates range from a conservative $2500 per worker at the CNA level (direct
costs only) to over $74,000 (including indirect costs for an RN).
The Cost of Turnover
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Nationally recognized and portable certificates
Improved skills and competencies Increased wages Career advancement Higher self-esteem based on enhanced skills
and certifications
Benefits to Apprentices
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Reduced turnover rates Greater employee retention Higher productivity Greater competence of employees Improved quality of services Improved quality of patient care Lower investment in recruitment More diverse workforce New pool of potential workers Creation of career pathways
Benefits to Long-Term Care Providers
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Provides a development pathway for incumbent employees
Participants work while continuing their education
Additional resources are made available through partnership with the WIB
CNAs receive more specialized training that promotes retention and encourages advancement
Strengths of Career Lattice Approach
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Certified Nursing Assistant
Apprenticeable Long-Term Care Occupations
CNA 1 CNASpecialties
Restorative
Dementia
Geriatric
MentorHospicePalliative
CareDisabilities
Med Aide
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Health Support Specialist
Apprenticeable Long-Term Care Occupations
Housekeeping Dietary
CNA Geriatric Aide
Medicine Aide
Resident Care
Coordinator
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Home Health Aide
Apprenticeable Long-Term Care Occupations
CNA Home Health Aide
Hospice & Palliative
Care
Geriatrics
Disabilities Mental Illness
Dementia
Peer Mentor
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Lattice Pathways for Public Sector Workforce Clients
Applicant
Public Workforce System
One-Stop Screen for basic work skillsOne-Stop Screen for basic academic skillsOne-Stop Screen for basic language skillsOn-the-Job Training Screen
Referred for trainingReferred to One-Stop, Community or Special ESL Program
PASS (or) FAILApprenticeship Program with Employer
CNA Core
Other SpecialtyMentorshipMedicine AideGeriatricRestorative CareDementia
Prerequisite Courses at Educational InstitutionsSurgical TechnologistMedical Lab TechnicianRespiratory Therapy TechnicianLPNPharmacy TechnicianRadiation Technician
Ambulance Attendant (EMT)ndan(EMT)
Biomedical Equipment Technician
Certified Nursing Assistant Career Lattice
Contour Wire Specialist, Denture
Dental Assistant Dental Equipment
Installation and Service Dental Laboratory
Technician
Electromedical Equipment Repairer
Emergency Medical Technician
Pharmacist Assistant Health Care Sanitary
Technician Home Health Aide Medical Assistant Medical Laboratory
Technician Medical Secretary Nurse Assistant Nurse, Licensed
PracticalPractical
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Medical Occupations Recognized As Apprenticeable
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For more information, contact your nearest
Apprenticeship Consultant.