Health Occupations Trends & Training Recommendations Jim Comins R.N., Director Ed>Net Health Initiative & Corine Brown, NowPresenting!

Health Occupations Trends zAdvanced Technology yHealth Office Information Technology yIncreased Medical Technology zChanging Demographics yIncreasing age and diversity of population yIncreasing consumer sophistication zNew Health Care Business Practices yGovernment regs yCost cutting & multi-skilling, team based approach to care yAlternative therapies yPublic/Private partnerships yNew types of Physician Practice management firms

Trends Identified by Health Occupation Associations zAssociations for the Aging ySeeking accreditation for Adult Day Care zRehabilitation Associations yNeed for Entry level rehab workers with remote licensed supervision y“Job Coaches” zMedical and Nursing Associations yNursing Shortage looming

zEmergency Medical Associations yMore higher level skills performed in field away from hospital zDental Associations yIncreasing demand for cosmetic dentistry zPharmacist Associations yLobbying for Certificate for Pharm techs yIncreasingly patient focused approach Trends Identified by Health Occupation Associations

Technology - Training Recommendations zTrain students in the use of computers and the Internet zCustomer service, "call center" and phone etiquette training for Telemedicine zProject and information management training zWorkers trained in genetic testing methods for both anatomic and clinical pathology

Demographics - Training Recommendations zMultilingual/culturally aware workers and front office staff zEMT’s higher skill set with remote MD Access zEntry level workers with increased training in geriatrics zBusiness savvy students (HMO’s, PPO’s, business practices, claims processing,etc.) zAutomated External Defrib (AED) & CPR

Business Practices Training Recommendations zHealth care workers who can engage in independent contracting zIncorporate information on government regulations zTelephone skills and etiquette zTraining programs for: yBehavioral Specialists yWellness Trainers yLifestyle Associates and Elder Sitters

Important Future Skills zComputer skills zWritten/Verbal skills zOrganizational skills zProject/Multiple Priority Management zFlexibility zTeam z Multi-skill/cross training z Dependability z Efficiency z Multi-lingualism z CPR Training

Recommended Taskforces zEnhanced Industry and Education Technology zGrowing Senior and Multicultural Population zEmployer-focused Skills Training zCommunity Health Services zNursing Specialty Training

General Guidelines for Task Force  What are the most important elements of the issue?  How is the issue interrelated with the identified trend?  What industry changes are occurring and what are the causes of these changes?  Where and when will the biggest changes take place?  What type of new training will be necessary and what will be the demand for that curriculum? What training programs are already available?  How can we adjust our current training programs to encourage participation and demonstrate value to our business partners?

Enhanced industry and education technology

Growing Senior and Multicultural Population

Employer-focused Skills Training

Community Health Services

Nursing Specialty Training