Healthcare Pipeline Collaboration Workshop Health and Science Pipeline Initiative (HASPI) Kim Brooks—Resource Coordinator Heather Peterson—Curriculum Coordinator Natalie Ray—Program Director

Getting to know you… Introductions around the room Where and what do you teach? Programs on your campus? Why are you here? Who has…?

Cracks in the Pipeline Lack of career awareness Lack of career awareness Limited availability of science prerequisite courses (Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology) Limited availability of science prerequisite courses (Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology) High attrition rates in prerequisite courses High attrition rates in prerequisite courses Waiting lists/selection criteria/TEAS Waiting lists/selection criteria/TEAS Availability of faculty Availability of faculty Limited clinical placements Limited clinical placements High attrition rates in licensure/training programs High attrition rates in licensure/training programs Workforce retention Workforce retention

HASPI Overview Goals Increase students’ awareness of healthcare careers Improve proficiency in science Strengthen transitions to post-secondary

Students that complete the HASPI Health Career Pathway course sequence will be prepared to pursue ANY health training program of their choice, from technician to physician. HASPI preparation is intended for students of ALL academic levels and backgrounds THE VISION

HASPI Program Elements Curriculum development Site pathway implementation support Industry connections/career exploration

Curricula 7 th Grade Life Science 8 th Grade STEM/Physical Science Medical Biology Medical Chemistry Medical Anatomy & Physiology Microbiology/Biotech Medical Theory & Practice (CTE/Capstone) Medical Math

Industry Partnerships Industry and career-based curricula Career exploration Tours Guest speakers Service learning Internships Industry Connections Coordinator —serves all pathway schools and industry partners

Service Learning Peer mentoring group trained in peer mediation and conflict resolution Disability awareness presentation Pedometer challenge Conduct campus clinics to: check hand washing techniques, measure blood pressure, conduct blood sugar screenings, adequate teeth cleaning techniques Coordinate a campus-wide fundraising campaign for an organization that supports medical research Create children’s book of health topic for local elementary/middle schools

Service Learning Conduct play or puppet show for local elementary/middle schools on health topic Presentation of health related topics in elementary/middle school classes Create campus posters that teach students about a specific health topic/healthy choices Campus research project related to health & wellness Coordinate a run/walk/swim/bike event Organize a campus blood drive Put on a Health fair Organize a concert/play for fundraising

Service Learning AIDS Walk San American Cancer Society – Relay for Life (several) American Heart Association – San Diego Heart American Lung Association – Healthy Air Annual San Diego Brain Tumor Walk/Fun Leukemia & Lymphoma Society – Light the Night March of Dimes Walk National Alliance on Mental Illness National Eating Disorders Awareness Row for the San Diego Blood Bank1800-4MY-SDBB San Diego Race for Susan G. Komen San Diego Race for the Walk from Walking for Muscular Dystrophy Summer Camp

California Hospital Association (CHA) Exploring possibilities… Goal: develop a network of schools and industry partners that communicate and collaborate around common course content and activities

Curricular Resources Heather Peterson, Curriculum Coordinator

What’s next? What is possible? What do you need?

Let’s get together… Partner map Curriculum implementation (if you’re ready) Student Exit Surveys CST scores Regional collaborative groups Funding? Lab supplies Regional industry and program coordination College connections

Materials Med Bio Lab Kit Med Bio Core Lab binder Med Chem binder Paper materials…take extras!