HEALTHCARE TRAINING
MAKE A CAREER OUT OF CARING FOR YOUR COMMUNITY
Healthcare Professionals Wanted
The LA Basin expects to add nearly 92,000 healthcare-related jobs by 2020.1 And 90% of our region’s hospitals say they’re having a hard time filling positions, especially for specialized healthcare roles.1 The LA Basin Workforce Network (LABWN) is partnering with hospitals, healthcare systems, colleges, and universities across our region to train and prepare the next generation of qualified, in-demand healthcare professionals caring for our communities.
MEETING THE NEED
90%
of regional hospitals report difficulties filling positions1
40%
of regional hospitals have a high demand for specialty RNs1
22%
increase in demand for care coordinators is expected by 20202
75%
of regional healthcare organizations plan to hire care coordinators2
SPECIALTY RN TRAINING:
PATHWAY TO AN ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE
The LA Basin’s hospitals are facing a critical shortage of experienced specialty registered nurses (RNs) trained in complex perioperative, critical care, emergency, labor and delivery, and neonatal ICU care. To meet this urgent need and provide a streamlined way for working nurses to advance their practice and careers, the LABWN has partnered with local hospitals and schools to develop an innovative Specialty RN Training program with a number of unique features. To learn more, call (310) 970-7700.
CHOOSE YOUR PATH
With an initial focus on specialty RN training in perioperative and critical care, additional programs are in the works to prepare nurses specialized in emergency, labor and delivery, and neonatal ICU care. This allows practicing RNs to choose the specialty that fits their interests and skills.
BLENDED LEARNING
RNs participating in the program complete a 10- to 18-week evidence-based course that includes flexible online and classroom learning as well as hands-on clinical work completed at their current hospital or hiring hospital. This provides a smooth path to advancement or employment.
EXPERT MENTORSHIP
RN students complete up to 32 hours of clinical work related to their area of specialty in a hospital setting under the mentorship of an experienced specialty RN who guides their progress. These mentors provide real-world instruction and help students transition successfully to their new role.
EXCELLENT SUCCESS RATE
To date, 100% of participating nurses have completed the program with an average passing score of 86%. Hospitals have welcomed the addition of new specialty RNs to their care teams, and expect to see increased satisfaction and loyalty among their RN staff.
C3 SKILLS ALLIANCE: HIGH-DEMAND CAREERS IN
CARE COORDINATION AND CASE MANAGEMENT
Healthcare is more complex than ever. Patients and families need help navigating the healthcare system, while healthcare teams must work together more efficiently to provide the best possible care. Hospitals and healthcare systems across the region are looking for skilled healthcare coordinators and case managers to help ensure that patients receive the right care at the right time from the right professional. Working with our healthcare and education partners region-wide, the LABWN has launched the C3 Skills Alliance program(*) to train job seekers for this fast-growing, high-demand field. Learn more
*This initiative is funded by the California Workforce Development Board.
CHOOSE YOUR PATH
Healthcare coordination and case management careers offer a choice of multiple pathways, based on prior work experience and interests. C3 Alliance participants can train to enter the field as a medical assistant, certified nursing assistant, home health aide, or personal care assistant. Trainees can also advance their current healthcare careers as care coordinators and case managers.
UPWARD MOBILITY
While advancing their training and knowledge from entry level to care coordinator or case manager, C3 Alliance participants have the opportunity to earn competitive wages ranging from $33,000 to $127,000 a year, doing rewarding and meaningful work improving people’s lives.
FLEXIBLE AND CONVENIENT
Participants complete the C3 Alliance program by taking a majority of online courses offered through adult education programs, community colleges, and State Universities across the LA Basin. This convenient online format provides the flexibility to fit the busy schedules of working adults.
IN- DEMAND SKILLS
The C3 Alliance training curriculum has been created with the direct input of the region’s hospitals and healthcare systems, so participants know they’re building the skills employers want most. This close collaboration with providers translates into a high hiring rate for C3 Alliance graduates.
SHARING THEIR SUCCESS
“Before this course, I assumed empathy and compassion were not things that could be taught, but the facts prove otherwise. My eyes were opened to the important need for patient care coordination.”
Rebecca M.
Downey Adult School Student and C3 Skills Alliance Participant