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3. What is apprenticeship training? A training system that is utilized worldwide provides highly skilled workers to meet the demands of employers Registered apprenticeship training programs combines on-the-job training with theory and practical classroom instruction Based on a standards model designed to ensure that stakeholders have a clear understanding of training content Measurable outcomes ensures ongoing consistency

4. Apprenticeship Highlights 800+ registered apprenticeship models Provides a firm foundation & career ladders Provides workers the skills to meet high-demand occupations Competency based with training models and outcomes specific to industry needs A voluntary, industry driven program Control Supply and Demand

5. Apprenticeship Benefits For Employers Create career ladders for employees Grow your own to meet specific industry needs Increased productivity Reduced turnover Holistic training approach provides a well-rounded and knowledgeable worker

6. Apprenticeship Benefits For employees �Earn While You Learn� Higher quality of life and skills versatility Transferable Skills Prepare journey level workers for supervisory rolls

7. Apprenticeship Benefits Provide business with skilled workers recognized statewide Provide employees with the skills, education and work experience to reach goals Groom professionals who will learn from, and stay in, healthcare environment

8. Establishing an Apprenticeship Based Training Model Labor Driven determination Committee Program Request to WSATC for new committee Equal representation from labor & mgt.

9. Establishing an Apprenticeship Based Training Model Committee develops training standards Competencies determined by industry Minimum of 144 classroom training hours Minimum of 2000 on-the-job training hours Standards approval from WSATC Maintain Committee

10. 144 Classroom Training Hours TCC Cross-sectional Anatomy 3 credits (36 hours) TCC Medical Physics 2 credits (24 hours) Medical Imaging Consultants, Inc MRI or CT training 20 hours (approximate) In-house, non-traditional training Additional off-site training or on-site training 72 hours

11. 2000 On-the-Job Training Hours Patient Care Patient prep, assessment and monitoring Safety Imaging Procedures Meet ARRT guidelines for certification Head, neck, spine, pelvis, etc. System Operations Components, processing and display, etc. QA Film quality, equipment inspection, etc.

12. Magnetic Resonance Imaging & Computed Tomography Training Magnetic Resonance Imaging & Computed TomographyApprenticeship Training ________________ Selected Competencies As Needed

13. Conclusion Apprenticeship Training Program Grow your own based on need determination Provides benefits to employer, employee and community Recognized standard based model of competency

14. Questions/Comments Q: What makes up a committee? A: A mix of 4-12 employers & employees, desirable to include a labor organization. Q: What is the Employer/Employee mix? A: Preferable to be Journeymen level employees, Managers are OK. At least 51% of the committee needs to understand the industry, the required skill set etc. Q: Can Apprentices complete training prior to completing the 2000 on-the-job training hours? A: Yes, as long as they have demonstrated competency through some type of evaluation or testing Q: What is the Journeymen to apprentice ratio? A: A one to one ratio is required. Journeymen must be available to the point whereby he/she can be responsible for the actions of the apprentice.