start your pathway to a
new healthcare career!
IHAP is a FREE, two-phase employment program that offers paid training for entry-level job seekers in the healthcare sector. Classes are taught online, allowing you the flexibility to learn from wherever you have internet access.
IHAP’s Two-Part Employment Program
Get to know each phase of this innovative training
Explore healthcare careers and develop relevant job skills with our coaches and mentors guiding you throughout the program and assisting with any support services needed.
Participants also receive job placement assistance with employers dedicated to their career growth.
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Low income and a resident of King Co.
- Able to work in the U.S without Sponsorship
- Pass a background check
- Have a high school diploma or GED
- Be proficient in English (ESL Level 5) and have basic computer skills
Complete online classes and hands-on training to prepare for the Washington State written and skills assessments.
Once testing is completed, participants will register as Certified NA-C.
Participants interested in beginning Phase 2 of IHAP must have passed Phase 1 first.
- Requirements listed for Phase 1
- Covid (2 shots) and booster if possible (no exemptions)
- 3 Series Hep B (Hepatitis B) plus blood draw Titer
- 2 Series MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
- 2 Series Varicella (Chicken Pox)
- 2 Series Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis)
- Seasonal Flu Shot
- TB (Tuberculosis)
Learn more at an information session on July 6th or 7th, 2023!
Upcoming
Healthcare Foundations
Schedule
7/6: First Information Session 10:00-11:30 AM
7/7: Second Information Session 10:00-11:30 AM
7/10: Supply Pickup Day 10:00-12:30 PM (IN PERSON)
7/14: Welcome Day 10:00-11:30 AM
7/17: Training Begins 10:00- 1:00 PM
All events will take place online unless indicated
Interested? Call or text to set up a 30-minute appointment!
Office hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm
Contact: Elena Ortiz-Ramirez at (206)791-7722, eortizramirez@seattlejobsinit.com.
The Introduction to Healthcare Apprenticeship Program was developed by the Health Care Apprenticeship Consortium, SEIU Healthcare 1199NW Multi-Employer Training Fund, City of Seattle Office of Economic Development, and Seattle Jobs Initiative.