Bridge to Healthcare training program
Posted by Temple University on November 10, 2014
Bridge to Healthcare
Are You Interested in Entering the Healthcare or Health Information Technologies Field?
Do You Want to Improve Your Academic & Technology Skills?
If You Answered Yes, Bridge to Healthcare May be the Training for You!
Bridge to Healthcare is an accelerated 8-week health information career pathways course designed to prepare you for a professional NR-CAHA certification. In addition to preparing to pass an industry certification, you will also receive: technology literacy training, a better understanding of careers in the field, professional development, and individualized academic enrichment.
Program Criteria
TANF cash recipient, or low income
High School Diploma or GED
6-12th grade reading/math scores on the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE)
Satisfactory criminal history
High motivation
Strong interest in the Health Information Technologies field
Program Components
Electronic Health Records and Medical Office Administration training in preparation for NR-CAHA (Nationally Registered Certified Administrative Health Assistant) certification
Computer literacy and Microsoft Office training
Supplemental academic support in reading and math
Internships/Professional development
Job placement assistance
Want more information about the Bridge to Healthcare Program?
Contact Carolyn Finklea at:
(215) 204-3653
Carolyn.Finklea@temple.edu
This program is in partnership with Temple University and District 1199C Training and Upgrading Fund and Philadelphia Works. This document was supported by Grant #90FX0009 from the Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of HHS. This information is approved by Temple University for public display and is associated with project #13670
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