There are large numbers of ITHPs in California not working in the health care sector
Of the ITHPs working in the health care sector, many are underemployed
ITHPs will have better opportunities to re-enter the health care sector with increased English proficiency
ITHPs want to work in the US health care sector
ITHPs are willing to work in underserved communities
ITHPs can be identified and recruited through community outreach
ITHPs will be interested in a Welcome Back program offering case management & educational interventions
ITHPs are willing to work in positions other than their profession from their country of origin (e.g. dentists as dental hygienists)
Some ITHPs will be able to obtain certificates & licenses necessary to practice their profession from their country of origin in the US, e.g. nurses
Public & private health sector employers will hire WB participants
Partnerships between regional educational institutions are required to implement & institutionalize Welcome Back
The need for dental hygienists is well documented; oral health disparities are high especially within people of color and low income
Safety net providers offer oral health services and need dental hygienists
IMG's would like to become PA's
There are job opportunities for PA's in California
Current backlog in the process of reviewing foreign nurse applications is negatively impacting WB participants
Accelerated ADN program can be implemented through RHORC
English Health Train (EHT = an accelerated health focused ESL program) will enhance participants' ability to enter the workforce
Phase 2
(Jan 2005 - Dec 2005)
