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Apprenticeship Training in Long-Term Care

The CNA Career Lattice

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DIRECT COSTSeparation

VacancyRecruitment

Training & OrientationINDIRECT COSTLost Productivity

Reduced quality of careDecreased Employee Morale

Cost per worker can exceed 100% of annual salary. Cost estimates range from a conservative $2500 per worker at the CNA level (direct

costs only) to over $74,000 (including indirect costs for an RN).

The Cost of Turnover

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Nationally recognized and portable certificates

Improved skills and competencies Increased wages Career advancement Higher self-esteem based on enhanced skills

and certifications

Benefits to Apprentices

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Reduced turnover rates Greater employee retention Higher productivity Greater competence of employees Improved quality of services Improved quality of patient care Lower investment in recruitment More diverse workforce New pool of potential workers Creation of career pathways

Benefits to Long-Term Care Providers

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Provides a development pathway for incumbent employees

Participants work while continuing their education

Additional resources are made available through partnership with the WIB

CNAs receive more specialized training that promotes retention and encourages advancement

Strengths of Career Lattice Approach

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Certified Nursing Assistant

Apprenticeable Long-Term Care Occupations

CNA 1 CNASpecialties

Restorative

Dementia

Geriatric

MentorHospicePalliative

CareDisabilities

Med Aide

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Health Support Specialist

Apprenticeable Long-Term Care Occupations

Housekeeping Dietary

CNA Geriatric Aide

Medicine Aide

Resident Care

Coordinator

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Home Health Aide

Apprenticeable Long-Term Care Occupations

CNA Home Health Aide

Hospice & Palliative

Care

Geriatrics

Disabilities Mental Illness

Dementia

Peer Mentor

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Lattice Pathways for Public Sector Workforce Clients

Applicant

Public Workforce System

One-Stop Screen for basic work skillsOne-Stop Screen for basic academic skillsOne-Stop Screen for basic language skillsOn-the-Job Training Screen

Referred for trainingReferred to One-Stop, Community or Special ESL Program

PASS (or) FAILApprenticeship Program with Employer

CNA Core

Other SpecialtyMentorshipMedicine AideGeriatricRestorative CareDementia

Prerequisite Courses at Educational InstitutionsSurgical TechnologistMedical Lab TechnicianRespiratory Therapy TechnicianLPNPharmacy TechnicianRadiation Technician

Ambulance Attendant (EMT)ndan(EMT)

Biomedical Equipment Technician

Certified Nursing Assistant Career Lattice

Contour Wire Specialist, Denture

Dental Assistant Dental Equipment

Installation and Service Dental Laboratory

Technician

Electromedical Equipment Repairer

Emergency Medical Technician

Pharmacist Assistant Health Care Sanitary

Technician Home Health Aide Medical Assistant Medical Laboratory

Technician Medical Secretary Nurse Assistant Nurse, Licensed

PracticalPractical

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Medical Occupations Recognized As Apprenticeable

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For more information, contact your nearest

Apprenticeship Consultant.