Health Care Apprenticeable Occupations in Alaska

There are a dozen health care occupations currently apprenticeable in Alaska, including behavioral health technician, central sterile processing technician, certified nursing assistant, community health worker, dental assistant, dispensing optician, home health aide, medical assistant, medical coder/biller, medical office assistant, surgical technologist/operating room technologist, and veterinary technician. More occupations are being developed into apprenticeships based on employers’ needs.

• Summary of Health Care Registered Apprenticeship Occupations

Can Registered Apprenticeship Work for Me?

If you have a high turnover in a particular position; have incumbent workers who need higher skill levels or certifications to maintain employment; or have trouble filling certain positions, registered apprenticeship could be a valuable recruitment and training tool.

As an apprenticeship employer, you will:

• Provide a safe workplace.
• Provide on-the- job training and supervised work experience.
• Establish a progressive pay schedule.
• Document the training progress.
• Support the related instruction.
• Reap the benefits of a loyal and trained workforce.

Funding Support for New Health Care Apprenticeship programs

As an employer, you may be eligible for some support to offset the time that a qualified mentor is training an apprentice. Please contact your local Job Center for more information and to apply.

Getting Started

Alaska DOLWD staff and the Alaska USDOL apprenticeship office offer technical assistance at no cost to you. For more information:

• Employer Apprenticeship Overview
• Contact Anne Velardi at Anne.Velardi@alaska.gov or 907-269-3562

Multi-Employer Health Care Registered Apprenticeship Sponsors

• Regional Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor Training (RADACT)
• State of Alaska Division of Pioneer Homes

Other Health Care Registered Apprentice Sponsors/Employers

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