The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching was established in 1905. Its founder, Andrew Carnegie, created it to act as a general pension fund for universities in the United States, Canada and Newfoundland. Carnegie quickly realized there needed to be a way to determine which schools qualified as legitimate institutions of higher education, and thus which faculty members qualified for pensions.  

Today, 40% of employers report that newly graduated healthcare workers lack the necessary skills to perform their roles adequately. Despite excelling academically, too many individuals cannot put their theoretical knowledge into practice.

Healthcare education has always been demanding given the considerable stakes. Equipping tomorrow’s healthcare leaders with the knowledge and tools to make well-informed, split-second decisions is a tall task. In today’s climate, even Herculean.

There are key criteria to consider when selecting a resource partner for your allied healthcare learning, skills development and certification needs. While each program is different, this guide can help any administrator navigate the complex decision-making process to identify a partner able to support their objectives.  

As part of our ongoing commitment to support allied health educators and employers, we at the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) are excited to share our latest 2024 Industry Outlook Report. This report is more than just a collection of statistics; it's a compass that guides you through the ever-changing landscape of healthcare.

Imagine a world where finding a qualified healthcare professional feels like searching for a unicorn. That's the stark reality we face if we don't address the looming healthcare workforce shortage. By 2026, the U.S. healthcare workforce faces a gap of 3.2 milliondirect care professionals.

Solving this problem will require creativity and partnership as we’ve never seen before. But amidst this challenge, there's always hope. It shines in the classrooms of dedicated educators, in the innovative programs bridging the gapbetween education and careers, and in the unwavering commitment of trusted certification and learning solution providers like us, NHA.

Here are three ways that partnering with NHA will help you, your students and the healthcare industry as a whole.

The healthcare industry is facing a shortage of qualified professionals, and employers are increasingly looking to CTE health science students to gain the certification needed to fill the employment pipeline. However, not all certifications are created equal.

As a dedicated educator, you understand the challenges of providing your medical assistant students the best education. Limited resources and ever-evolving industry demands can often make it challenging to meet the high standards set by the healthcare field.  

As a health sciences educator, you know how important it is to align your program with the latest industry trends and developments. By keeping up with industry advancements, you can provide the most relevant and up-to-date information to best prepare your students for their future as medical assistants. 

Today’s medical assistant (CCMA) is challenged with an onslaught of information and more regularly challenged to solve increasingly complex issues than ever before.

When it comes to choosing the best classroom materials, educators often struggle with narrowing down their many options. While in bygone days, choices centered around hardbound or softbound options, today’s textbook offerings go beyond something you can hold in your hands.