Montana, and the nation as a whole, is facing a healthcare workforce shortage. There are not enough healthcare providers to support the growing aging population, and healthcare reform will put further demands on the system. Employment in healthcare occupations is projected to grow 15 percent from 2019 to 2029 adding about 2.4 million new jobs. To fill these positions we need to begin building “the healthcare pipeline” - a group of students across the nation with plans to enter into healthcare careers. Exposure to health careers must begin early in the educational experience, and students need opportunities to make them aware of the many attractive career choices available.  

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Online Education Center

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CE Certificate Center
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Simulation Activities

Explore simulation opportunities for healthcare students and professionals across the state.

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Nursing Initiatives 

Learn about all of programs geared towards nursing students and current nursing professionals.

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Pathways Activities 

Growing Our Own: Learn about our strategy to increase the healthcare workforce in Montana by expanding the pathways for tomorrow's healthcare professionals.

 

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Oral Health Initiatives

Discover our initiatives to promote oral health equity and access to care.

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Montana Graduate Medical Education (GME) Council

Learn how we are increasing the physician workforce in Montana by developing an infrastructure to support Residency GME.

 

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MT Healthcare Workforce Advisory Committee 

Enhancing the understanding of workforce initiatives across the state, offering strategic guidance to ensure a robust and adequately skilled workforce in Montana.

 

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Behavioral Health Programs

Review our behavioral health workforce training options and the possibility for tuition reimbursement.
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Community Health Worker Training

Our CHW training equips individuals with the essential knowledge and skills to serve as Community Health Workers.

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Community Integrated Health

Learn how we are supporting Community Integrated Health professionals, otherwise known as Community Paramedics through training, advocacy, and resources.
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Past Projects

Explore our past projects and initiatives.