Healthcare Apprenticeship Programs
MedCerts Partner Solutions can help your organization set up apprenticeship programs. It’s another way of customizing healthcare training to employer needs.
Apprenticeships are a key way for students to earn while they work and learn industry-specific skills. And by offering apprenticeships, you improve your ability to attract, train and retain talent.
Why Apprenticeships Work in Healthcare
Healthcare apprenticeship programs are fast becoming popular, and we’re working with a growing number of healthcare providers.
The apprenticeship model is extremely attractive to a new generation of talent and an excellent way to help young people pursue important entry-level healthcare roles. Healthcare-oriented apprenticeship programs are ideal for helping you address talent and skill gaps, reducing hiring costs, increasing the available pool of talent and retaining talent.
While apprenticeships may be a new idea for you and your company, you’re in good hands with our guidance. MedCerts Partner Solutions also has the experience and expertise to help you set these programs up.
MEDCERTS PARTNER SOLUTIONS APPRENTICESHIP BENEFITS
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Best-in-class training models make it easy for you to offer core learning to apprentices.
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Grants and funding options are available to help you fund these programs.
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Partner Solutions by Stride will act as a Department of Labor (DOL) intermediary to help you set up the program.
Approved by the Department of Labor
MedCerts Partner Solutions is one of the only online DOL-approved registered apprenticeship providers. And we offer training programs aligned with healthcare industry standards.
All apprenticeship programs consist of five components (and their business equivalents):
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Direct Business Involvement
Job Descriptions & Responsibilities – Structured on-the-job training plans that identify all the skills and competencies that need to be acquired.
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Related Instruction
External Training – Instruction that complements on-the-job learning and delivers the technical, workforce and academic competencies.
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Structured On-The-Job Training
Mentoring & Performance Reviews – Training from an experienced mentor employed at the job site for one year using the Work Process document.
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Rewards for Skills Gained
Merit-Based Increase – Progressive wage increases throughout the apprenticeship with skill benchmarks attained by apprentices.
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National Certificate Credential
Position/Title Change – Graduates of registered apprenticeship programs receive a nationally-recognized credential.
Registered apprenticeship programs
- Professional Coder Apprenticeship
- Medical Assistant Apprenticeship
- Phlebotomy Technician Apprenticeship
- Pharmacy Tech Apprenticeship
- Surgical Tech Apprenticeship
- Patient Care Technician Apprenticeship
- Mental Health Support Specialist Apprenticeship
- Mental Health Support Professional Apprenticeship
- IT Helpdesk, Security & Network Technician Apprenticeship
Registered apprenticeship checklist
We have the apprenticeship-building process down to a science and are here to support you every step of the way. Want a better idea of what the process involves? Read the checklist below:
Step 1
Review the DOL’s list of apprenticeable occupations, and select an occupation that suits your needs.
Step 2
Select a Related Technical Instruction (RTI) provider and define the classes/training that your apprentices will be required to complete.
Step 3
Request and review sample work process(es) for your selected occupation(s)
Step 4
Customize/finalize the work process.
Step 5
Define the apprenticeship’s minimum wage scale. Note:
- The wage scale must include at least one wage increase
- You can always pay apprentices more, but never less, than the minimum wage scale.
Step 6
Define your records-keeping policies and processes. You can take advantage of the online system, Work Hands, or can maintain records in-house. As an apprenticeship sponsor, you must maintain the following records for each apprentice:
- progress through the Work Process (on-the-job learning)
- progress through RTI (related technical instruction courses/training)
- proof that apprentices’ wages are at or above the minimum wage scale
Step 7
Work with DOL to develop program standards and obtain approval.
Step 8
Obtain access to and learn how to use RAPIDS (DOL online registration system).
Step 9
Hire apprentices (if applicable) and register them on RAPIDS.
Step 10
Generate apprentices’ Form 671 on RAPIDS and have apprentices sign them. Keep completed 671 forms on file.
Step 11
On an ongoing basis, maintain apprentice files showing apprentice progress through Work Process and RTI.
Apprenticeship Resources
Since 2020, we’ve been helping our partners build DOL-approved apprenticeship programs successfully. We’ve created free resources for you to download.
Download free apprenticeship resources
Establish an Apprenticeship Program
Interested in creating an apprenticeship program at your healthcare organization? Connect with one of our partnership experts to begin the process!
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