Training programs funded under this initiative will increase the healthcare workforce in the region by providing increased training support to facilities. Applications submitted in response to this Request for Applications should demonstrate the applicant’s ability to design, implement, and monitor a program to provide targeted and measurable support to the training efforts at Article 28 facilities. A. Overview- Training programs should be designed to meet an identified regional, or local, health workforce need. Programs should be designed to monitor and evaluate the program’s impact on number of trainees served by the program. Programs should be designed to monitor and evaluate their objectives and goals. B. Population Served- Applicants must be a not-for-profit, Article 28, facility (or consortium) that offers training to those pursuing careers in healthcare. The target trainee population should be determined by regional or local healthcare workforce needs. Applications may cover a wide spectrum of trainee levels and a wide spectrum of healthcare disciplines. “Healthcare student” is broadly defined as those pursuing an education that prepares them for a career in healthcare delivery. “Healthcare trainee” is broadly defined as those pursuing educational or training courses designed to prepare for a career in the healthcare field. Such programs can range from short-term certificate programs to lengthy degree programs. However, trainees should be in licensed or certified training programs. Licensed and certified programs may include the following: Audiology, Clinical Laboratory Technologists, Dentistry, Dietetics and Nutrition, Massage Therapy, Medical Physics, Mental Health Practitioners, Midwifery, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Pathologists’ Assistant, Perfusion, Physicians, Physician Assistant, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Podiatry, Polysomnographic Technology, Psychology, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy, Social Work, Speech-Language and Pathology. Applicant should clearly demonstrate that the selected trainee population is determined by the healthcare workforce needs of the local or regional community.
