Healthcare Bridge Program College of Lake County Presented by Ditra Henry and Marcy Thompson

Purpose Prepare English as a Second Language students to successfully pass the placement exam for the C.N.A. course.Prepare English as a Second Language students to successfully pass the placement exam for the C.N.A. course. Provide an opportunity for students to enroll and successfully complete the C.N.A. course.Provide an opportunity for students to enroll and successfully complete the C.N.A. course.

Collaboration Coordinated with Nursing Department to identify times and days to offer summer C.N.A. course.Coordinated with Nursing Department to identify times and days to offer summer C.N.A. course. College supported the release time of Full-time ESL Faculty to develop curriculum for the ESL Support class for C.N.A. course.College supported the release time of Full-time ESL Faculty to develop curriculum for the ESL Support class for C.N.A. course.

Implementation Timeline January Began recruitment of ESL StudentsJanuary Began recruitment of ESL Students February Offered 12 week Intensive ESL ClassFebruary Offered 12 week Intensive ESL Class May 2005 – Offered 2 week Back to School ClassMay 2005 – Offered 2 week Back to School Class June Co-enrolled students in C.N.A. course and ESL Support class.June Co-enrolled students in C.N.A. course and ESL Support class.

Target Population English as a Second Language students who scored between on TABE.English as a Second Language students who scored between on TABE. Must be an ESL student enrolled in an ESL class at one of the Area Plan program.Must be an ESL student enrolled in an ESL class at one of the Area Plan program.

Recruitment Sent letters to students who did not pass the C.N.A. Entrance Exam.Sent letters to students who did not pass the C.N.A. Entrance Exam. Recruited students in Adult Education ESL Classes through APC Members.Recruited students in Adult Education ESL Classes through APC Members. Advertised in local newspapers.Advertised in local newspapers.

Bridge Program Cohort 12 week Intensive ESL Course12 week Intensive ESL Course 2 week Back to School Course2 week Back to School Course 7 week C.N.A. Course and co-enrolled in ESL Support7 week C.N.A. Course and co-enrolled in ESL Support CPR Training and CertificationCPR Training and Certification The cohort model was scheduled for similar times and days throughout the 21 week program. This schedule provided an opportunity for students to develop a relationship with other students and the faculty. It also provided a consistent schedule for students to make a smooth transition into the vocational training portion.

Support Services TuitionTuition Books and MaterialsBooks and Materials UniformsUniforms TransportationTransportation

Funding Support Services and Staff Coordination funded by ICCB Healthcare Bridge Program.Support Services and Staff Coordination funded by ICCB Healthcare Bridge Program. Full-time Faculty salary funded by College of Lake Countys Educational Fund.Full-time Faculty salary funded by College of Lake Countys Educational Fund.

Evaluation 22 Students Enrolled in Intensive Class22 Students Enrolled in Intensive Class 4 students dropped, but 5 new students were added4 students dropped, but 5 new students were added 23 Students Enrolled in the C.N.A. Class23 Students Enrolled in the C.N.A. Class 21 Students Completed the C.N.A. Class21 Students Completed the C.N.A. Class 9 Students obtained employment9 Students obtained employment 12 Students continued education and 3 enrolled in HealthCare Field12 Students continued education and 3 enrolled in HealthCare Field

Current Standing Spring 2006 offered ESL Class for students interested in enrolling in the C.N.A. Course for two evenings per week.Spring 2006 offered ESL Class for students interested in enrolling in the C.N.A. Course for two evenings per week. No support services availableNo support services available

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