rancho cucamonga, california, August 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) and Laverne University are working together to create a new resource called the IEHP Health Career Academy.
Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) and Laverne University have partnered to create an all-new resource, the IEHP Health Career Academy. The Academy’s mission is to meet the growing needs of medical professionals in the region.
The nonprofit medical plan promised to: $1.5 million set up an academy under Laverne College The Randall Lewis Center for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Social Impact — a pillar of the university’s new teaching and innovation corridor, located off D Street between North Sultana and North Plum Streets. Masu. Ontario.
The academy’s goal is to ensure that it has the talent to meet critical workforce needs and address health disparities in one of the fastest growing regions of the country. Funding will support the creation of certifications in her three key frontline career areas: Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, and Central Services Technician. The first program cohort he will begin in late spring 2024.
“This seed funding will support and enhance a great initiative.” Laverne College We are already committed to educating the next generation of frontline healthcare workers.” Jarrod McNaughton, CEO of IEHP. “His new IEHP Health Careers Academy will help strengthen the emerging workforce that is the future of healthcare for the Inland Empire.”
According to the university, the academy complements and aligns with the vision of the Corridor: Entrepreneurship, Law, Public Service, Health Equity, Community Wellbeing, Historically Well-Being It will include programs that focus on advancing education in communities that have never had one before.
“The new IEHP Health Career Academy addresses a critical shortage of frontline healthcare workers and creates new subordinates that require technical and interdisciplinary expertise to address patient and community challenges. It helps accelerate professional training and certification in the field,” he said. Laverne College president Deborah Lieberman.
One of the highlights of the new Academy is the Earn-to-Learn program. This provides students with the opportunity to work in relevant entry-level positions, earn experience and salaries, while earning certifications in required areas. According to the groups, the model is a “realistic way to reduce the burden by providing a more economically inclusive and accessible education.” Participants will also be able to develop entrepreneurial skills in the healthcare industry to support related start-ups, officials said.
About IEHP
With a mission to heal and inspire the human spirit, the Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) is one of the top 10 largest Medicaid health plans and the nation’s largest nonprofit Medicare-Medicaid plan. and has been recognized as A Great Place To Work® for the third year. In his 27th year his IEHP supports his over 1.6 million Riverside and San Bernardino County Residents enrolled in Medicaid or IEHP DualChoice (residents with both Medi-Cal and Medicare). Today, IEHP has a growing network of 7,000 providers and his 3,000 team members, with a vision: “We will not rest until our communities enjoy optimal care and vibrant health.” I am doing my best to. For more information, please visit: iehp.org.
About Laverne University
of Laverne College is a non-profit organization that offers a wide range of liberal arts and professional programs that incorporate the same core values that were founded in 1891 (lifelong learning, ethical reasoning, civic and community engagement, diversity and inclusion). It is a for-profit general institution. More than 70% of his students come from underrepresented groups, and the federally designated Hispanic institution is one of the most diverse small private colleges in the nation. The Southern California-based university has five colleges, offering classes at his historic Laverne campus, regional campuses, and online.of Laverne College It is nationally recognized and always holds the ranking. US News & World Report List of National Universities, Best Value Schools, Top Performers in Social Mobility and Best Online Programs.
Source: Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP)
