2 Central Peninsula Hospital Shaun Keef, CEO Central Peninsula Hospital A MESSAGE FROM THE CEO Advancing health care careers in the community Over the past several years, Central Peninsula Hospital (CPH) has worked to develop programs to assist community and staff members with advancing their health care careers. Offering a range of apprenticeship programs designed to provide hands-on training and education for aspiring health care professionals has been an additional way of our giving back to the community. These programs aim to equip participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in their respective fields and include programs to become a certified nurse assistant, medical assistant, surgical technologist, sterile processing technician, sleep technologist or a biomedical equipment technician. CPH’s CNA program provides training for individuals interested in becoming certified nurse assistants. The program is offered at both the main hospital campus and at Heritage Place. Participants receive classroom instruction and practical experience, learning essential skills such as patient care communication and safety protocols. Upon successful completion, apprentices are eligible to take the state certification exam. CPH’s medical assistant program is designed to offer a unique opportunity for individuals to gain valuable experience in the outpatient clinic setting. Apprentices actively participate in educational sessions and onthe-job training, acquiring skills in areas such as patient intake, vital signs measurement and assistance to health care providers. CPH’s surgical technologist program provides training in the operating room environment. Individuals learn to prepare surgical instruments, assist surgeons during procedures, and ensure proper sterilization and safety protocols are followed. This program equips individuals with the necessary skills to excel. CPH’s sterile processing technician program focuses on the critical role of ensuring proper sterilization and handling of medical instruments and equipment. Apprentices receive training in decontamination, packaging, sterilization processes and inventory management, preparing them for careers in sterile processing departments. CPH’s sleep technologist program trains individuals to become responsible for conducting sleep studies and assisting in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders. Apprentices gain hands-on experience in setting up equipment, monitoring patients during sleep studies and providing data for interpretation. CPH’s biomedical equipment technician program equips participants with the skills necessary to maintain and repair various medical equipment and devices. Apprentices receive training in troubleshooting, calibration and preventive maintenance, ensuring the proper functioning of critical health care equipment. Through these comprehensive apprenticeship programs, CPH provides valuable opportunities for individuals to gain practical experience and develop the skills necessary to pursue rewarding careers in the health care industry, which is another way that your local hospital is giving back to the community. Photo by Josiah Martin, martinmedia.us
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