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Orientation to Healthcare Orientation to Healthcare CareersCareers
Sheila TaridonaSheila Taridona
CT Community CollegesCT Community CollegesInformation provided with the assistance of Information provided with the assistance of
the CT Area Health Education Center the CT Area Health Education Center
and the CT Department of Laborand the CT Department of Labor
Today’s ObjectivesToday’s Objectives
Have an open mindHave an open mind
To provide an overview of careers in health To provide an overview of careers in health carecare
To explore certificate & associate degree To explore certificate & associate degree programs offered at the CT Community programs offered at the CT Community Colleges and other locationsColleges and other locations
Introduction of the H.O.B.E.T and its Introduction of the H.O.B.E.T and its relationship to healthcare careersrelationship to healthcare careers
Discuss financial aid optionsDiscuss financial aid options
High Growth/High Demand High Growth/High Demand Healthcare ProfessionalsHealthcare Professionals
Did you know that Did you know that doctors and nursesdoctors and nurses are only are only 40 40 percentpercent of all health care providers? of all health care providers?
The other The other 60 percent60 percent are are allied health practitionersallied health practitioners.. Over Over 5 million health care providers5 million health care providers in the United States in the United States
work in more than work in more than 80 allied health professions80 allied health professions.. Many of these professionals get their training on the job or Many of these professionals get their training on the job or
at their local community colleges. at their local community colleges. Individuals who are trained for allied health professions are Individuals who are trained for allied health professions are
in high demand, and this demand will continue in the future. in high demand, and this demand will continue in the future. More than half of theMore than half of the top 30 fastest growing jobs in top 30 fastest growing jobs in the U.S. predicted through 2016 are in allied health the U.S. predicted through 2016 are in allied health occupations. occupations.
Statewide Healthcare Statewide Healthcare ProgramsPrograms
Available ProgramsAvailable Programs
Nursing Nursing Radiological Tech Radiological Tech Surgical Tech Surgical Tech EKG EKG Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy Respiratory Care Respiratory Care
EMTEMT Physical Therapy Asst Physical Therapy Asst Medical Assisting Medical Assisting Paramedic Studies Paramedic Studies Dental Dental HygieneHygiene
Mental Health Assistant Mental Health Assistant Medical Billing/Coding Medical Billing/Coding Patient Care Tech Patient Care Tech Phlebotomy Tech Phlebotomy Tech CNA CNA
Dental Office Mgmt Dental Office Mgmt Gerontology Gerontology Central Sterile Central Sterile Health Claims/Office Health Claims/Office Healthcare Healthcare AdministrationAdministration
Dietetic Tech Dietetic Tech Nursing Home Administration Nursing Home Administration Nutritionist Nutritionist Health Educator Health Educator Pharmacy TechPharmacy Tech
Outreach Worker Outreach Worker Clinical Lab Tech Clinical Lab Tech Art Therapist Art Therapist Massage Therapist Massage Therapist Speech Language Speech Language PathologistPathologist
Veterinary Tech Veterinary Tech Registered Dietitian Registered Dietitian Funeral Director Funeral Director Athletic Trainer Athletic Trainer Fitness Specialist Fitness Specialist
Medical Librarian Medical Librarian Medical Records Tech Medical Records Tech Medical Transcriptionist Medical Transcriptionist Rehabilitation Worker Rehabilitation Worker
Environmental Tech Environmental Tech Licensed Practical Nurse Licensed Practical Nurse OpticianOptician Drug & Alcohol CounselorDrug & Alcohol Counselor
and many more…and many more…
Website Resources for Website Resources for Researching Healthcare Researching Healthcare
CareersCareers Connecticut Community Colleges – Health CareersConnecticut Community Colleges – Health Careers
www.commnet.edu/healthcare
U.S. Department of LaborU.S. Department of Laborwww.careervoyages.gov
Health Careers in ConnecticutHealth Careers in Connecticutwww.healthcareersinct.com
Explore Health CareersExplore Health Careerswww.explorehealthcareers.org
Occupational Outlook HandbookOccupational Outlook Handbookwww.bls.gov/ocowww.bls.gov/oco
Website Resources for Website Resources for Job SearchingJob Searching
Connecticut Job BankConnecticut Job Bankwww.jobcentral.org/ct
Career BuilderCareer Builderwww.careerbuilder.com
IndeedIndeed www.indeed.com
MonsterMonster www.monster.com
Also search healthcare provider websitesAlso search healthcare provider websites
Suggestions for Exploring Suggestions for Exploring Healthcare CareersHealthcare Careers
Research recommended websitesResearch recommended websites Ask questions- talk to people in Ask questions- talk to people in
healthcarehealthcare Review notes from orientationReview notes from orientation Utilize contact personUtilize contact person Meet with community college Meet with community college
program advisorsprogram advisors Volunteer service / job shadowingVolunteer service / job shadowing
Qualities of Health Care Qualities of Health Care ProvidersProviders
Caring & compassionateCaring & compassionate Detail orientedDetail oriented Able to advocate for Able to advocate for
othersothers Clear communicatorClear communicator Accountable for own Accountable for own
actionsactions Physically fitPhysically fit Flexible and resilientFlexible and resilient Emotionally stableEmotionally stable Sensitive to diversitySensitive to diversity Problem solver Problem solver Uses good judgmentUses good judgment
Why Choose a Health Why Choose a Health Career ?Career ?
Very rewardingVery rewarding YOUYOU can make a difference can make a difference
Careers are highly respectedCareers are highly respected Salaries are greatSalaries are great
Schedules are flexibleSchedules are flexible Many career choicesMany career choices
Training programs range from Training programs range from
2 months - 2 years2 months - 2 years
What are your Choices?What are your Choices?
On the Job Training On the Job Training Non-Credit Certificate ProgramsNon-Credit Certificate Programs Credit Certificate ProgramsCredit Certificate Programs Associate’s Degree Programs (2 Associate’s Degree Programs (2
yrs)yrs)
Non-Credit vs. Credit Non-Credit vs. Credit ProgramsPrograms
Non-Credit Certificate ProgramsNon-Credit Certificate Programs You do not earn college credits towards a You do not earn college credits towards a
degreedegree Fast-track, job-specific trainingFast-track, job-specific training Do not have to take general education Do not have to take general education
coursescourses
Credit Certificate and Degree ProgramsCredit Certificate and Degree Programs Earn college credit towards a degreeEarn college credit towards a degree Must take Accuplacer exam (placement test)Must take Accuplacer exam (placement test) There could be prerequisite course There could be prerequisite course
requirements to get into a programrequirements to get into a program General education courses could be part of General education courses could be part of
the programthe program
CT Community Colleges in the CT Community Colleges in the Eastern RegionEastern Region
Three Rivers Community CollegeThree Rivers Community College www.trcc.commnet.eduwww.trcc.commnet.edu
574 New London Turnpike, Norwich574 New London Turnpike, Norwich
Quinebaug Valley Community Quinebaug Valley Community CollegeCollege
www.qvcc.commnet.eduwww.qvcc.commnet.edu
742 Upper Maple Avenue,742 Upper Maple Avenue, Danielson Danielson 729 Main Street, Willimantic729 Main Street, Willimantic
Eastern Region Non-Credit Eastern Region Non-Credit Certificate ProgramsCertificate Programs
Quinebaug Valley C.C. – DanielsonQuinebaug Valley C.C. – Danielson Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) (also in (also in
Willimantic)Willimantic)
EKG TechnicianEKG Technician Medical Billing and CodingMedical Billing and Coding Pharmacy Technician Pharmacy Technician (also in Willimantic)(also in Willimantic)
Dietary Assistant Dietary Assistant Veterinary AssistantVeterinary Assistant
Eastern Region Non-Credit Eastern Region Non-Credit Certificate ProgramsCertificate Programs
Three Rivers C.C. – NorwichThree Rivers C.C. – Norwich Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Medical Billing and CodingMedical Billing and Coding Patient Care Technician (PCT)Patient Care Technician (PCT) Medical Transcription (summer ’09)Medical Transcription (summer ’09) EKG TechnicianEKG Technician Pharmacy TechnicianPharmacy Technician
Certified Nursing Assistant Certified Nursing Assistant CNA CNA
One of the fastest One of the fastest growing jobsgrowing jobs
Provides basic bedside Provides basic bedside care bathing, toileting, care bathing, toileting, feeding, etc…feeding, etc…
Minimum of 100 hours of Minimum of 100 hours of training requiredtraining required
Can work in hospitals, Can work in hospitals, nursing homes, home nursing homes, home carecare
Wage range $11.00-Wage range $11.00-$17.90$17.90
State regulation requiredState regulation required Can build a career Can build a career
ladder to PCT, LPN or RN ladder to PCT, LPN or RN nursingassistantcentral.conursingassistantcentral.co
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Medical CodersMedical Coders
Faster than average job Faster than average job growthgrowth
Credit and non-credit Credit and non-credit training programs training programs availableavailable
Training takes approx. Training takes approx. 12-18 months12-18 months
Compiles and processes Compiles and processes medical records via medical records via computercomputer
Can work in hospitals, Can work in hospitals, HMO’s, doctors offices, HMO’s, doctors offices, clinics, nursing homes clinics, nursing homes and insurance companiesand insurance companies
Salary approx. $13 - $16 Salary approx. $13 - $16 to start to start
Patient Care TechnicianPatient Care Technician
Must work as CNA or Must work as CNA or EMT for 3 months (ft) to EMT for 3 months (ft) to enrollenroll
Credit and non-credit Credit and non-credit programs availableprograms available
Training takes approx. Training takes approx. 3-12 months 3-12 months
Provide routine care to Provide routine care to patients, phlebotomy, patients, phlebotomy, EKG, advance patient EKG, advance patient care techniquescare techniques
Can work in doctors’ Can work in doctors’ offices, hospitals, offices, hospitals, nursing homes, home nursing homes, home care care
Salary approx. $13-$15 Salary approx. $13-$15 to start to start
Electrocardiograph Electrocardiograph TechnicianTechnician
EKGEKG Faster than average Faster than average
job growthjob growth Performs diagnostic Performs diagnostic
tests to assess heart tests to assess heart rhythm and raterhythm and rate
Training takes Training takes approx. 2 monthsapprox. 2 months
Can work in doctors’ Can work in doctors’ offices, hospitals, offices, hospitals, clinics, insurance clinics, insurance companiescompanies
Wage range- Wage range- $13.50- $25.00/ $13.50- $25.00/ hour hour
Pharmacy TechnicianPharmacy Technician
Much faster than Much faster than average job growthaverage job growth
Assist licensed Assist licensed pharmacists- provide pharmacists- provide medication and other medication and other health care products to health care products to patients, label/fill patients, label/fill prescriptions, place prescriptions, place orders, stock shelves, fill orders, stock shelves, fill unit/dose medication unit/dose medication chartscharts
Can work in pharmacies, Can work in pharmacies, hospitals, nursing homeshospitals, nursing homes
Wage range $10.00- Wage range $10.00- $20.70/ hour$20.70/ hour
Dietary AssistantDietary Assistant
Faster than average Faster than average job growthjob growth
Design of nutritional Design of nutritional material, visiting material, visiting patients for food patients for food preferences, preferences, monitoring food monitoring food intake, tray set up intake, tray set up according to according to therapeutic dietstherapeutic diets
Can work in hospitals, Can work in hospitals, nursing homes, day nursing homes, day care facilities, school care facilities, school lunch programs, lunch programs, public health officespublic health offices
Wage range $10.50- Wage range $10.50- $22.30/ hour$22.30/ hour
Adult Education Adult Education Healthcare ProgramsHealthcare Programs
Go to Go to www.cttech.org “Adult “Adult Education”Education”
for a complete listing of all for a complete listing of all programs.programs.
Programs in the Eastern RegionPrograms in the Eastern Region Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Dental AssistingDental Assisting
Licensed Practical Nurse Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)(LPN)
Faster than average Faster than average job growthjob growth
Approx. 18-24 Approx. 18-24 months to trainmonths to train
Wage range $19.30- Wage range $19.30- $31.20/ hour$31.20/ hour
Can work in doctors’ Can work in doctors’ offices, hospitals, offices, hospitals, nursing homes, nursing homes, clinics, home care, clinics, home care, military, etc…military, etc…
Can be part of a Can be part of a pathway to becoming pathway to becoming a Registered Nurse a Registered Nurse (RN)(RN)
LicensedLicensed Practical NursePractical Nurse(LPN) Program(LPN) Program
The LPN program is offered through the CT The LPN program is offered through the CT Technical High School System Adult Technical High School System Adult
Education classes atEducation classes at
Norwich TechNorwich TechWindham TechWindham Tech
www.cttech.org/lpn/index.htmwww.cttech.org/lpn/index.htm
Completion of an accredited LPN Program Completion of an accredited LPN Program usually takes 18-24 monthsusually takes 18-24 months
Dental AssistantDental Assistant
Much faster than average Much faster than average job growthjob growth
Assist dentists during Assist dentists during procedures, take and procedures, take and develop dental develop dental radiographs (x-rays), radiographs (x-rays), sterilize instruments and sterilize instruments and equipment, and take equipment, and take impressions of patients impressions of patients teethteeth
Wage range $12.10-Wage range $12.10-$21.00$21.00
Certificate or AS degree Certificate or AS degree programs availableprograms available
Can work in dentists Can work in dentists offices, hospitals, schools, offices, hospitals, schools, community health community health agencies, etc…agencies, etc…
Dental Assistant Dental Assistant
The Dental Assistant program is offered The Dental Assistant program is offered through through
the CT Technical High School System the CT Technical High School System Adult Education classes at Adult Education classes at
Windham TechWindham Tech
www.cttech.org/central/technical-www.cttech.org/central/technical-offerings/dental-assistant.htmofferings/dental-assistant.htm
Program consists of theory, in school hands-Program consists of theory, in school hands-on practice, and clinical training in local on practice, and clinical training in local
offices. Graduates are eligible to take the offices. Graduates are eligible to take the Dental Assisting National Board Examination Dental Assisting National Board Examination to earn the title of Certified Dental Assistant.to earn the title of Certified Dental Assistant.
Completion of this accredited Dental Assistant Completion of this accredited Dental Assistant Program takes 10 months (Sept - June)Program takes 10 months (Sept - June)
Eastern Region Eastern Region Credit Certificate ProgramsCredit Certificate Programs
Credit Certificates at QVCCCredit Certificates at QVCC PhlebotomyPhlebotomy Patient Care Technician (PCT) Patient Care Technician (PCT) Health Information Management Tech: Coding Health Information Management Tech: Coding
Specialist (HIMT) Specialist (HIMT) (online)(online)
Business Office Technology: Medical Office Business Office Technology: Medical Office SkillsSkills
Business Office Technology: Medical Secretary Business Office Technology: Medical Secretary Community Health WorkerCommunity Health Worker Allied Health Science (Health Careers Pathways)Allied Health Science (Health Careers Pathways)
Credit Certificates at TRCCCredit Certificates at TRCC Human Services: Case ManagementHuman Services: Case Management Environmental Health and Safety ManagementEnvironmental Health and Safety Management
PhlebotomistPhlebotomist
Excellent job Excellent job opportunitiesopportunities
Draws blood samples Draws blood samples using a variety of using a variety of venipuncture venipuncture techniques, keep techniques, keep records of procedures records of procedures
Can work in hospitals, Can work in hospitals, clinics, home health clinics, home health agencies, labs, doctors agencies, labs, doctors offices, pheresis (blood offices, pheresis (blood separation) centers, separation) centers, public health public health departmentsdepartments
Salary approx. Salary approx. $12 - $15 start$12 - $15 start
Health Careers Pathways Health Careers Pathways Certificate ProgramCertificate Program
This credit certificate is designed to assist This credit certificate is designed to assist students in achieving success in students in achieving success in healthcare programs. healthcare programs.
Students will be provided with the Students will be provided with the foundation necessary for healthcare foundation necessary for healthcare professions as well as exploring professions as well as exploring healthcare career options in depth. healthcare career options in depth.
Credits for this program may be applied Credits for this program may be applied toward healthcare program requirements toward healthcare program requirements within Connecticut's community college within Connecticut's community college system. system.
Health Careers Pathways Health Careers Pathways Certificate ProgramCertificate Program
Health Careers Pathways Certificate Health Careers Pathways Certificate Courses:Courses:
General Biology I General Biology I Anatomy and Physiology IAnatomy and Physiology I Anatomy and Physiology IIAnatomy and Physiology II Concepts in ChemistryConcepts in Chemistry English Composition English Composition Intermediate AlgebraIntermediate Algebra General Psychology IGeneral Psychology I Investigations in Health CareersInvestigations in Health Careers
Participating colleges have prerequisites for above courses. Participating colleges have prerequisites for above courses. Please consult the catalog at the Community College you are Please consult the catalog at the Community College you are
attendingattendingfor prerequisites and eligibility.for prerequisites and eligibility.
Investigations in Health Investigations in Health Careers Course Careers Course ComponentsComponents Course Modules:Course Modules:
Careers in Health CareCareers in Health Care Success StrategiesSuccess Strategies Medical- Legal Medical- Legal
Responsibilities, Ethics and Responsibilities, Ethics and ConfidentialityConfidentiality
Precautions and SafetyPrecautions and Safety Medical Terminology/The Medical Terminology/The
Body SystemsBody Systems Mathematics in Health CareMathematics in Health Care Interpersonal and Professional Interpersonal and Professional
Communication SkillsCommunication Skills Cultural Diversity Issues in Cultural Diversity Issues in
Health CareHealth Care Medical Record Medical Record
Documentation ManagementDocumentation Management History and Contemporary History and Contemporary
Issues in Health CareIssues in Health Care
The following will be The following will be included:included:
Clinical Classroom visitClinical Classroom visit Job shadowingJob shadowing Research paperResearch paper Building a portfolio with Building a portfolio with E-PortfolioE-Portfolio Study and test-taking Study and test-taking
skillsskills
Eastern Region Eastern Region Associate DegreesAssociate Degrees
Three RiversThree Rivers
Associate’s DegreeAssociate’s Degree Nursing (RN)Nursing (RN) Pre-Dental Pre-Dental
Hygiene*Hygiene*(in conjunction with (in conjunction with UNH)UNH)
Quinebaug ValleyQuinebaug ValleyAssociate’s DegreeAssociate’s Degree Medical AssistingMedical Assisting Human Services Human Services
Registered Nurse (RN)Registered Nurse (RN)
One of the most in One of the most in demand occupationsdemand occupations
Monitor patients Monitor patients conditions, provide conditions, provide treatments prescribed treatments prescribed by physicians, by physicians, administer medications, administer medications, direct and supervise direct and supervise nursing support nursing support personnel, etc…personnel, etc…
Wage range $23.40- Wage range $23.40- $41.10/ hour$41.10/ hour
Can work in hospitals, Can work in hospitals, home care, clinics, home care, clinics, military, doctors offices, military, doctors offices, schools, rehabilitation schools, rehabilitation centers, etc…centers, etc…
A.S. and B.S. programs A.S. and B.S. programs availableavailable
Medical AssistantMedical Assistant
Much faster than Much faster than average job growthaverage job growth
Employed in doctors Employed in doctors offices, clinicsoffices, clinics
Record medical Record medical history, take blood history, take blood pressure/ samples, pressure/ samples, office duties, assist office duties, assist with in-office with in-office proceduresprocedures
Duties vary widely Duties vary widely depending on nature depending on nature and size of officeand size of office
$12-$14/ hour to start$12-$14/ hour to start
Projected Healthcare Growth Expectancy Projected Healthcare Growth Expectancy & Salaries 2006-2016 & Salaries 2006-2016
OccupationOccupation 20062006 20162016 Annual OpeningsAnnual Openings Average SalaryAverage Salary
Home Health AideHome Health Aide 10,59010,590 13,28013,280 364364 28,40428,404
CNACNA 24,66024,660 27,59027,590 513513 30,15730,157
Occ. Therapy AsstOcc. Therapy Asst 420420 470470 1212 49,72849,728
Phy. Therapy AsstPhy. Therapy Asst 670670 820820 2424 45,93745,937
RNRN 32,84032,840 38,56038,560 1,1141,114 68,59468,594
Dietetic TechDietetic Tech 360360 400400 1515 32,27232,272
Dental AssistantDental Assistant 3.3903.390 4,0604,060 126126 38,45738,457
Medical AssistantMedical Assistant 4.9904.990 6,5206,520 215215 33,48733,487
Medical Transcrip.Medical Transcrip. 1,1001,100 1,2401,240 2727 37,28937,289
Pharmacy TechPharmacy Tech 2,8802,880 3,7103,710 171171 31,64631,646
Vet. AssistantVet. Assistant 1,1301,130 1,2901,290 2929 26,10926,109
LPNLPN 8,0208,020 9,0709,070 324324 52,24852,248
Dental HygienistDental Hygienist 3,1603,160 3,7903,790 123123 70,97370,973
SonographerSonographer 700700 850850 2424 74,54274,542
Nuclear Med TechNuclear Med Tech 340340 390390 1010 74,26574,265
Rad TechRad Tech 2,9702,970 3,4103,410 8484 59,83659,836
EMTEMT 2,8002,800 3,1503,150 6767 36,57936,579
Respiratory TechRespiratory Tech 210210 210210 77 43,98243,982
Med Records TechMed Records Tech 1,5701,570 1,7601,760 6161 37,17337,173
Surgical TechSurgical Tech 1,0601,060 1,2501,250 5050 48,83348,833
Med Lab TechMed Lab Tech 1,5301,530 1,6901,690 3939 45,82845,828
Does Education Pay?Does Education Pay?Retrieved fromRetrieved from www.careervoyages.gov www.careervoyages.gov – Source: – Source: Bureau of Labor Bureau of Labor
Statistics, 2004Statistics, 2004
Level of CommitmentLevel of Commitment
Students must be committed to Students must be committed to finishing desired training programfinishing desired training program
Most programs include reading, Most programs include reading, writing, math and homeworkwriting, math and homework
Once you are employed, you must Once you are employed, you must be on time, responsible and activebe on time, responsible and active
Transportation options need to be Transportation options need to be plannedplanned
Child care and family obligations Child care and family obligations should be well thought outshould be well thought out
Prospective Employers Prospective Employers & Job Sites& Job Sites
Hospitals, HospiceHospitals, Hospice Nursing HomesNursing Homes ClinicsClinics Rehabilitation CentersRehabilitation Centers Physicians OfficesPhysicians Offices IndustryIndustry Mental Health AgenciesMental Health Agencies Public Health DepartmentsPublic Health Departments SchoolsSchools Home Care Settings Home Care Settings MilitaryMilitary
H.O.B.E.TH.O.B.E.THealth Occupations Basic Entrance TestHealth Occupations Basic Entrance Test
Who should take the Who should take the H.O.B.E.T. ?H.O.B.E.T. ?
Anyone who seeks direction in Anyone who seeks direction in finding a healthcare career that finding a healthcare career that fits best for them academically fits best for them academically
and socially.and socially.
H.O.B.E.TH.O.B.E.THealth Occupations Basic Entrance TestHealth Occupations Basic Entrance Test
(con’t )(con’t )
The entrance test strives to support youThe entrance test strives to support youacademically by providing diagnostic academically by providing diagnostic
informationinformationabout your basic academic and processing skills.about your basic academic and processing skills.
Educational Resources, IncorporatedEducational Resources, Incorporated
Provides Objective Measurement of:Provides Objective Measurement of: Science reading ability & comprehensionScience reading ability & comprehension Reading rateReading rate Test-taking skillsTest-taking skills Stress profileStress profile Basic mathematicsBasic mathematics Learning styles - study approach/most effectiveLearning styles - study approach/most effective
H.O.B.E.TH.O.B.E.THealth Occupations Basic Entrance TestHealth Occupations Basic Entrance Test
(con’t ) (con’t )
““The Entrance Test is not designed to The Entrance Test is not designed to keep you out of school. It is keep you out of school. It is
designed to help you identify which designed to help you identify which of your academic skills must be of your academic skills must be sharpened before you can begin sharpened before you can begin
your advanced education.”your advanced education.”
Educational Resources, Incorporated Educational Resources, Incorporated
H.O.B.E.TH.O.B.E.THealth Occupations Basic Entrance TestHealth Occupations Basic Entrance Test
(con’t ) (con’t )
Day of Exam:Day of Exam:
Eat breakfast or lunchEat breakfast or lunch
Arrive earlyArrive early
Turn off all cell phones, pagers, etc.Turn off all cell phones, pagers, etc.
Must be quiet during examMust be quiet during exam
Only allowed three hours – do what Only allowed three hours – do what
you can you can
Have positive attitudeHave positive attitude
Stay focusedStay focused
H.O.B.E.TH.O.B.E.THealth Occupations Basic Entrance TestHealth Occupations Basic Entrance Test
(con’t ) (con’t )
Personal Advising Session:Personal Advising Session: Results and Exam InterpretationResults and Exam Interpretation Steps to take after the H.O.B.E.T. Steps to take after the H.O.B.E.T.
examexam Health Career information Health Career information
relative to your interests and relative to your interests and abilities abilities
Training program informationTraining program information Ongoing supportOngoing support
Financial AidFinancial Aid
FAFSA FAFSA Financial Assistance & CounselingFinancial Assistance & Counseling (credit based programs only)(credit based programs only)Pell Grants, Scholarships, Loan opportunitiesPell Grants, Scholarships, Loan opportunities
Tuition ReimbursementTuition Reimbursement
Financial Assistance through the One-Financial Assistance through the One-StopsStops
WIA - Individual Training Accounts (ITA)WIA - Individual Training Accounts (ITA) (Must attend “All About Training” Workshop)(Must attend “All About Training” Workshop)
Scholarship OpportunityScholarship Opportunity
Bridges to Health Careers InitiativeBridges to Health Careers InitiativeGrant funds provide Grant funds provide limited limited scholarships to students scholarships to students
who who do not qualify for WIA fundingdo not qualify for WIA funding
Targeted Areas:Targeted Areas:Certified Nurses Aid (CNA), Emergency Medical Tech Certified Nurses Aid (CNA), Emergency Medical Tech
(EMT)(EMT)Phlebotomy Tech, EKG TechPhlebotomy Tech, EKG Tech
Pharmacy Tech, Medical Coding/Billing,Pharmacy Tech, Medical Coding/Billing,Patient Care Tech, Dental AssistantPatient Care Tech, Dental Assistant
QualificationsQualifications: Applicant must be at least : Applicant must be at least one one of the of the following – minority, low-income or English as Second following – minority, low-income or English as Second Language (ESL)Language (ESL)
(Contact Sheila for more information)(Contact Sheila for more information)
Contact InformationContact Information
Sheila TaridonaSheila TaridonaHealth Career Advisor Health Career Advisor
CT Community CollegesCT Community Colleges
61 Woodland Street61 Woodland Street
Hartford, CT 06105Hartford, CT 06105
860-550-3350860-550-3350
[email protected]@commnet.edu
Connecticut Women’s Connecticut Women’s Education Education
and Legal Fundand Legal Fund
The Connecticut Women’s Education and Legal Fund, or (CWEALF) is a statewide, non-profit
organization dedicated to enhancing the personal and professional lives of women, girls and their
families. However, all services offered by CWEALF are available to men. Additionally, all
CWEALF services are free.
WHAT IS CWEALF?WHAT IS CWEALF?
What Kind of Services Does What Kind of Services Does CWEALF Offer?CWEALF Offer?
Explaining the law in easy to understand termsExplaining the law in easy to understand terms Educating individuals about their legal rightsEducating individuals about their legal rights Providing information about divorce, child Providing information about divorce, child
support, pregnancy discrimination, etc.support, pregnancy discrimination, etc. Making sure that everyone has equal access to Making sure that everyone has equal access to
quality legal information quality legal information Matching people with the social service agency Matching people with the social service agency
that can best serve the person’s needsthat can best serve the person’s needs Referring people to attorneys, many of whom Referring people to attorneys, many of whom
provide free consultations and/or will work on a provide free consultations and/or will work on a sliding scalesliding scale
What are Some of the Most What are Some of the Most Common Questions Common Questions
CWEALF’s Advocates CWEALF’s Advocates Answer?Answer?
My boss told me that I would never get promoted My boss told me that I would never get promoted unless I start dating him. I’d like to file a complaint unless I start dating him. I’d like to file a complaint but I don’t know who to call. Can you help me with but I don’t know who to call. Can you help me with that? that?
My ex hasn’t sent my child support for months. How My ex hasn’t sent my child support for months. How do I get the money?do I get the money?
My ex-wife has custody of our daughter and I don’t My ex-wife has custody of our daughter and I don’t like how she’s being cared for. Can I get custody?like how she’s being cared for. Can I get custody?
I’m pregnant, having terrible morning sickness, and I’m pregnant, having terrible morning sickness, and it’s making me late for work every day. My boss told it’s making me late for work every day. My boss told me that if I’m late because of the morning sickness me that if I’m late because of the morning sickness again, I’ll lose my job. Is that legal?again, I’ll lose my job. Is that legal?
I really want a divorce but I can’t afford a lawyer. Can I really want a divorce but I can’t afford a lawyer. Can I still get one? I still get one?
How Do I Contact My How Do I Contact My Community Advocate?Community Advocate?
By phoning Elizabeth Marshall at By phoning Elizabeth Marshall at
860-247-6090 ext. 40860-247-6090 ext. 40 to to schedule a time to talk, or by e-schedule a time to talk, or by e-mail at: mail at: [email protected]
By calling CWEALF’s Information By calling CWEALF’s Information & Referral Line at: & Referral Line at: 860-524-0601860-524-0601 or or
800-479-2949800-479-2949 Online at:Online at: www.cwealf.org
Orientation to Health CareersOrientation to Health Careers
This product was funded by a grant awarded under the President’s Community-Based Job This product was funded by a grant awarded under the President’s Community-Based Job Training Grants as implemented by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment & Training Grants as implemented by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment & Training Administration. The information contained in this product was created by a Training Administration. The information contained in this product was created by a grantee organization and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. grantee organization and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. All references to non-governmental companies or organizations, Department of Labor. All references to non-governmental companies or organizations, their services, products, or resources are offered for information purposes and should not their services, products, or resources are offered for information purposes and should not be construed as an endorsement by the Department of Labor. This product is be construed as an endorsement by the Department of Labor. This product is copyrighted by the institution that created it and is intended for individual organizational, copyrighted by the institution that created it and is intended for individual organizational, noncommercial use only.noncommercial use only.
