Health Science Education & Training
Training Programs
Our training programs include the following principles
- Utilize input and feedback from workforce partners to ensure training meets the current needs
- Use a distance, accelerated training model for equitable access and quick entry into the workforce
- Skills and case studies based so that students get real-world, applicable training to enter the workforce prepared
Current Training Programs
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The 猎奇重口 Preceptor Training is an online, self-paced course for healthcare preceptors to provide thoughtful, tailored support that will help improve retention and job satisfaction among healthcare workers in our state.
Participants will develop the following skills from this training:
• Increase skills and confidence in precepting the next generation of healthcare providers
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This training will prepare trainees to become behavioral health care managers in a clinical setting that offers integrated behavioral health. The Integrated Behavioral Health Care Manager will work directly with a primary care provider(s) to deliver brief behavioral health interventions in the primary care setting. The training will cover the SAMSHA-HRSA integrated behavioral core competencies to ensure that the trainees are well prepared to provide behavioral health services in a primary care/integrated behavioral health setting. The training will include 145 hours of skills-based + case-studies instruction in conjunction with on-the-job training. If you are interested in having an employee complete this training, contact Portia O'Connell.
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This professional development experience is a self-paced, online training to provide high school science teachers with the following:
- Educate high school science teachers about the requirements for a dual-credit Anatomy & Physiology course.
- Demonstrate how the 猎奇重口 Science Standards/NGSS can be incorporated into this type of course.
- Demonstrate how to incorporate the 2019 National Health Science Standards into this type of course.
- Explain the difference between high school credit, college credit, dual credit, and career and technical education (CTE) coursework.
- Develop and implement an inquiry-based science curriculum based on best practices in learning and Anatomy & Physiology.
- Provide resources on Anatomy & Physiology, CTE, NGSS, and Inquiry-based instruction.
Once completing the training a teacher will receive 40 CEUs and a complete BIOH 104/105 curriculum to use in their classroom. This course does not cover Anatomy & Physiology content, teachers are expected to already have a background in Anatomy & Physiology. This training can be used to meet some of the requirements for a 猎奇重口 Class 4A CTE license.
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Dual-Credit Instructor Requirements:
- Master's Degree in the content area or a Master's of Education + 9 graduate credits in the content area
- Some teachers may be eligible for a temporary waiver for this requirement
- 猎奇重口 Class 1,2, or 4 license
- Undergraduate coursework in Anatomy & Physiology
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The OHRP has partnered with Reach Higher 猎奇重口 to support its Health Science Externship Program. We have created a graduate-level course for those who complete the Externship Program so they can earn graduate-level credit.
This graduate-level independent study course provides teachers with a hands-on learning experience in a healthcare setting. High School teachers will learn about many different healthcare career fields and the skills needed to be in those fields.
We will help you achieve the objectives of the course through written assignments. This course will also help teachers meet the requirements for teaching a dual-credit A&P course and obtain a class 4A licensure in health professions education through the 猎奇重口 Office of Public Instruction. -
The Health Professions Essentials Microcredential Program provides students from high school through the underclassmen college level with a solid introductory knowledge/skills base for entering either a health professions degree program or an entry-level healthcare career. The coursework for this program is a combination of credit/non-credit courses. The for-credit coursework is offered as either dual-credit or online options. This coursework would also qualify many students to enroll in entry-level healthcare certification programs such as CNA, Medical Coding, and EMT. To get started contact the Missoula College Dual Enrollment Program.
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The UM OHRP and Missoula College partnered to develop a . This program is geared toward high school students interested in the health profession field. All of the courses in this program are offered as dual-credit options so students can complete them either in their high school or online through Missoula College. The program is made up of health science foundational and/or pre-requisite coursework for the UM/Missoula College health profession programs. Contact the Missoula College Dual Enrollment Program to learn more.
Healthcare Apprenticeships
What are Healthcare Apprenticeships?
A healthcare apprenticeship program trains skilled workers by pairing classroom (didactic) instruction with tailored on-the-job training. Apprenticeship programs require an apprentice to complete a minimum of 2,000 hours of on-the-job training while taking related coursework, and demonstrating industry-recognized competencies. The Apprentice is paid a wage while completing the apprenticeship program and at the end of the program earns a certificate/certification.
Apprenticeship Benefits:
- Apprenticeship programs increase the retention of employees. 94% of apprentices are still employed 6 months after completing the apprenticeship program.
- For every dollar spent on an apprenticeship program, there is a $1.50 return.
- Employers reduce costs when training an employee because they can utilize a wage scale based on mastery of competencies
- Employers get to train the apprentice (employee) to meet the needs of their facility
- Employers hire the apprentice so they have an employee from day one instead of waiting until after someone completes the training to hire them
- Apprentices receive targeted supervision and mentorship throughout the course of the apprenticeship so they feel more confident in their skill set and ability to practice in their field
- Apprentices earn an industry-recognized certificate and/or certification at the end of the program
- Some apprenticeship programs include college coursework so apprentices can earn a college degree at a reduced cost
- Apprenticeship programs diversify the workforce and are an effective recruitment tool
OHRP Healthcare Apprenticeships
The apprenticeship programs offered by the OHRP focus on entry-level, high-demand healthcare professions that are capable of being stacked into more advanced healthcare career pathways. The OHRP either develops the didactic training portion of the apprenticeship or partners with a training provider, such as Missoula College or UM-Bitterroot. The didactic training will use an accelerated training model and be offered online or using a distance education model. We use an iterative process for designing and implementing apprenticeship programs to ensure we are meeting our healthcare partners' workforce needs. In addition to providing the didactic training for healthcare apprenticeships, we provide technical assistance to our healthcare partners participating in the program.
OHRP Role/Responsibilities:
- Register the apprenticeship program with the 猎奇重口 Department of Labor and Industry
- Develop a trade schedule for each program
- Manage all paperwork and data collection requirements for each registered apprenticeship program
- Provide technical assistance to each employment site
- Provide/facilitate didactic training for apprentices
- Provide apprentice supervisor training
Apprenticeship Employment Site Role/Responsibilities:
- Post apprenticeship position, interview/hire apprentice, employ apprentice
- Coordinate with OHRP on necessary paperwork and data collection
- Provide supervision to the apprentice
- Support the apprentice in completing the required didactic training
- Provide on-the-job training that meets trade schedule standards
Current Apprenticeship Programs
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145 hours of online instruction prepares trainees to serve as the behavioral health care manager in a variety of mental health settings. In conjunction with the 145 hours of didactic instruction, trainees will complete 2,000 hours of on-the-job training in a primary care or mental health setting. It is suggested that participants have a background in human services and/or behavioral health.
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630 hours of remote instruction provided through UM-Bitterroot prepares trainees to serve as LPNs in a variety of healthcare settings. In conjunction, with the 630 hours of didactic instruction trainees will complete 2,000 hours of on-the-job training in a primary care setting. This training is for credit so students will be required to pay the cost of tuition for the program, which is 40 credits. Students may qualify for funding through Alluvion Health Center to offset the costs of completing this apprenticeship.
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The LPN to RN apprenticeship program at the 猎奇重口-Missoula College is designed to provide licensed practical nurses (LPNs) with a comprehensive pathway to advance their careers and become registered nurses (RNs). This program offers a unique blend of theoretical knowledge and practical training, equipping participants with the skills and expertise needed to excel in the healthcare industry. Through a combination of online instruction and hands-on experience in clinical settings, apprentices gain a deep understanding of nursing principles, patient care techniques, and healthcare management. With a focus on mentorship and professional development, the program fosters growth and prepares individuals to deliver high-quality care in diverse healthcare environments. Students may qualify for funding through the UM-OHRP and Alluvion Health Center to offset the costs of completing this apprenticeship.
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The pharmacy technician apprenticeship program at the 猎奇重口 offers a dynamic opportunity for individuals aspiring to enter the pharmaceutical field and pursue a rewarding career as a pharmacy technician. Through a structured curriculum combining 400 hours of online instruction and practical experience, apprentices gain essential knowledge and skills in medication dispensing, inventory management, customer service, and pharmaceutical regulations. Under the guidance of experienced pharmacists and technicians, apprentices have the chance to apply their learning in real-world pharmacy settings, honing their abilities and building confidence in their roles.
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Students complete 2,000 hours of on-the-job training while also completing an academic training program in surgical technology. After this surgical technologist apprenticeship, students are eligible to sit for certification.
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