Clinical assistant apprentice program launches at Lake View
Do you want to make a difference in your community? A new paid apprenticeship program for clinical assistants offers a chance at a rewarding job and fulfilling career that can be a pathway to other health care careers. In an innovative move Lake View Hospital & Clinics in Two Harbors and Silver Bay has just started a program to hire two full-time clinical assistants-in-training. The employer-driven model combines on-the-job training along with classroom education. Apprentices will work in a collaborative environment to deliver clinical patient care under the direction of licensed clinical professionals. The apprentice will spend 50% of their time in the classroom and 50% in a clinical area, and will be paid for all of their time, including classroom time. Total training ranges from 9 to 12 months, culminating with the clinical assistant certification exam. “It is a great chance to get clinical experience and see if the health care field is right for you, while getting paid to become a professional,” said Lake View CEO/president Greg Ruberg. Ruberg said that in order to address the high and growing demand for health care professionals of every type, Lake View has decided to make this investment to remove financial barriers for people who may be interested. “We know that we have to think innovatively and creatively to invest in people who want to start careers in health care,” Ruberg stated. Apprentices will have the chance to work in a supervised role with nurses and physicians at the clinic, learning to prepare patients for doctor visits by taking their vitals and reviewing medications. Applicants are welcome and must have a high school diploma.
