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April 12, 2016
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John Cordova, BSN, RN, PHN, DSD Deputy Sector Navigator - Health Health Workforce Initiative South Central Coast Region Hosted by College of the Canyons
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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
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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?
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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
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Advanced Practice Nurse Advanced Practice Nurse Anesthesia Technician / Technologist Anesthesia Technician / Technologist Anesthesiologist Assistant Anesthesiologist Assistant Art Therapist Art Therapist Athletic Trainer Athletic Trainer Audiologist Audiologist Certified Nursing Assistant Certified Nursing Assistant Chiropractor Chiropractor Dance Therapist Dance Therapist Dental Assistant Dental Assistant Dental Hygienist Dental Hygienist Dentist Dentist EMT / Paramedic EMT / Paramedic Forensic Nurse Forensic Nurse Genetic Counselor Genetic Counselor Geriatric Care Manager Geriatric Care Manager Health Educator Health Educator Health Psychologist Health Psychologist Hemodialysis Technician Hemodialysis Technician Home Health Aide/Patient Care Technician Home Health Aide/Patient Care Technician Industrial-Organizational Psychologist Industrial-Organizational Psychologist Licensed Practical Nurse Licensed Practical Nurse Life Care Planner Life Care Planner Massage Therapy Massage Therapy Medical Assistant Medical Assistant Music Therapist Music Therapist Nurse Manager Nurse Manager Nurse Practitioner Nurse Practitioner Nutritionist/Dietician Nutritionist/Dietician Occupational Therapist (OT) Occupational Therapist (OT) Occupational Therapy Assistant Occupational Therapy Assistant Ophthalmic Medical Assistant Ophthalmic Medical Assistant Ophthalmologist Ophthalmologist Perfusionist Perfusionist Personal Trainer Personal Trainer Pharmacist Pharmacist Pharmacy Technician Pharmacy Technician Physical Therapist Physical Therapist Physical Therapy Assistant Physical Therapy Assistant Physician Physician Physician Assistant (PA) Physician Assistant (PA) Psychiatric Technician Psychiatric Technician Psychologist Psychologist Public Health Nurse Public Health Nurse Radiation Therapist Radiation Therapist Recreational Therapist Recreational Therapist Registered Nurse Registered Nurse Respiratory Therapist Respiratory Therapist Social Worker Social Worker Speech Pathologist Speech Pathologist Surgical Technologist Surgical Technologist Veterinary Technician Veterinary Technician Veterinarian (DVM) Veterinarian (DVM) Vocational Rehab Counselor Vocational Rehab Counselor
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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.
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Health Care Facility Support Health Care Facility Support Biomedical Equipment Technician Biomedical Equipment Technician Hospital Maintenance Engineer Hospital Maintenance Engineer Industrial Hygienist Industrial Hygienist Medical Librarian Medical Librarian
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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
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Cardiovascular Technologist Cardiovascular Technologist Clinical Laboratory Technologist Clinical Laboratory Technologist Dental Laboratory Technician Dental Laboratory Technician Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Diagnostic Molecular Scientist Diagnostic Molecular Scientist EKG Technician EKG Technician Histotechnologist Histotechnologist Medical Laboratory Technician Medical Laboratory Technician MRI Technologist MRI Technologist Neurological Imaging Neurological Imaging Nuclear Medicine Technologist Nuclear Medicine Technologist Pathologist Pathologist Pathologist Assistant Pathologist Assistant Phlebotomist Phlebotomist Radiology Technician Radiology Technician
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Health informatics has grown and continues to expand Does not generally involve direct patient care.
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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.
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Allied Health Manager Allied Health Manager Cancer Registrar Cancer Registrar Health Care Administrator Health Care Administrator Health Care Product Manager Health Care Product Manager Health Educator Health Educator Health Information Specialist Health Information Specialist Health Information Technician Health Information Technician Health Services Manager Health Services Manager Hospital Administrator Hospital Administrator Legal Nurse Consultant Legal Nurse Consultant Managed Care Managed Care Medical Administrative Assistant Medical Administrative Assistant Medical Biller Coder Medical Biller Coder Medical Illustrator Medical Illustrator Medical Office Manager Medical Office Manager Medical Secretary Medical Secretary Medical Transcriptionist Medical Transcriptionist Medicare & Medicaid Careers Medicare & Medicaid Careers Nurse Manager Nurse Manager Public Health Public Health Social Worker Social Worker
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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.
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Research and Development Research and Development Bioinformatics Specialist Bioinformatics Specialist Biomedical Engineer Biomedical Engineer Biomedical Chemist Biomedical Chemist Biometrician Biometrician Biostatician Biostatician Blood Bank Technology Specialist Blood Bank Technology Specialist Cytotechnologist Cytotechnologist Epidemiologist Epidemiologist Forensic Science Technician Forensic Science Technician Geneticist Geneticist Public Health Public Health Toxicologist Toxicologist
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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.
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“Health professions are experiencing shortages, careers in this Pathway offer promising futures”
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Interested in science Good problem solvers Work well on a team Pay attention to details Comfortable in a healthcare setting
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SH O R TC O U R SE S&C E R TI FI C A T E S C e r t if ie d Nur s in g Assi st a n t Ho m eHealt hA i d e Em er g en c y M ed i c a l T ec h n i c i an Ph l e b o t o m is t EKGTe c h ni c i a n Healt hU n i tCo o r d i n a t o r Co m m u n i t y Healt hW o r k er St er i leP r o c es s i n g T ec h n i c i an R eh ab / P h y s i c al T h er a p i s t A i d e Ineed a job now!
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C ER T IF IC A T ES&C OL L EGEC R ED IT ON EY EA RORL ES S De nta l A s s i s ta nt Healt h c ar e In t er p r et er L i c en s ed V o c a t i o n a lN u r s e M ed i c al A s s i s ta nt P h ar m ac y T ec h n i c i an O r t h o p e d ic T e c h n ic ia n Su r g i c a l T ec h n i c i an Ineed a job but I want to go to college!
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A S S O C IA T ED EG R EEPR O G R A M S D e n t a l H yg i e n i st H ea l t h I n f or ma t ion C o d er M e di c a l L a b o r a t o r y Te c h n i c i a n Occu pa ti o n a l T h e r a py A s s i s ta n t Pa r a m e d i c P h y si c a l T h e ra p y A ssi st a n t P s y ch i a tr i c T e ch n i ci a n ( 1 8 m o n th s ) Re g i s t e r e d Nur s e Ra di o l o g i c Te c h n o l o g i s t Re s p i r a t o r y C a r e P r a c t i t i o n e r S p e e c h L a n g u a g e P a t h o lo g i st A ssi st a n t Iam ready togoto college!
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Q U E S TI O N : 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.Co n s i de r ca r e e r l a dde r o ccu 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 ffer en c e b et w een a B S d eg r ee v s. at t e n d in g c o m m u n it y c o lle g e an d g e t t in g a j o b s k ill in high demand. 3.B e s u r e t h e s t u d en t i s r ea d y fo r c o l l eg e l ev el w o r k! 4.B a si c e d u c a t i o n re qu i re m e n t s a re sa m e f o r m o st h e a l t h p ro f e ssi o n s. Iwant to go to afour year university!
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http://explorehealthcareers.org/en/home
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http://www.careerprofiles.info/health-careers.html
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http://www.oshpd.ca.gov/HPEF/
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h ttp: / / www.c acare e r c afe. c o m /
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h t t p : / / www.c acare e r zon e. o r g /
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http://www.hosa.org/
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http://www.nahnnet.org//
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http://aamn.org/
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http://www.amsa.org/AMSA/Homepage.aspx
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John Cordova, BSN, RN, PHN, DSD Deputy Sector Navigator – Health South Central Coast Region Health Workforce Initiative John.cordova@canyons.edu John.cordova@canyons.edu (562) 505-4409
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Thank you!
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