Purpose:  The Healthcare Pre-Apprenticeship Program is a FREE six-month long program designed to increase awareness about healthcare careers including Home Health Aide, Pharmacy Technician, Surgical Technician, Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, Community Health Worker, and Patient Care Technician.  

Pre-apprentice Requirements:  It is an adult program for individuals who meet the following requirements:

• 18 years of age or older

• High school graduate or General Educational Development (GED) equivalency

• Able to read and write English

• Attest that they can successfully pass a background check

The pre-apprentice does not have to be employed and there is no On-the-Job Training (OJT) requirement. 

Overview of Training:  There are 63 hours of Related Technical Training (RTI) which provides the pre-apprentice knowledge of the healthcare occupations and the type of material that will be covered in training for a healthcare career.  The content is covered in on-line modules covering the following topics:

• Healthcare Career Exploration

• Math in Healthcare

• Communication & Terminology

• Client-Centered Care

• Healthcare Basics such as infection control, body systems review, mental health & mental illness, human development & aging, skin care, ambulation, nutrition, oxygen, and pain

The pre-apprentice is supported by a TruMont Faculty Coach that is readily available through weekly office hours where there can be face-to-face interaction, scheduled tutoring sessions, and/or email that is monitored closely with timely response.  

Next Steps: Upon completion of the program, the pre-apprentice will receive guidance on creating a Personal Healthcare Career Plan.   If the pre-apprentice is accepted into an Apprenticeship Program, credit will be given for RTI completed in the Pre-apprenticeship Program that is pertinent and allowed.