California Office of Statewide Health Planning & Development

Healthcare Workforce Development Division

Health Careers Training Program

Frequently Asked Questions:

• Can I be notified about new grant opportunities?
• Does HCTP offer grants?
• Does HCTP offer scholarships?
• Where can I get the latest copy of the Health Pathways newsletter?
• How do I contact someone at the HCTP about an idea for a newsletter article or obtain further information about a news article that I read?
• Does HCTP host careers fairs?
• What are the 12 hottest health careers in California currently requiring two years or less of education and/or training?
• What are the 12 hottest health careers in California currently requiring four years or more of education and/or training?

Q1. Can I be notified about new grant opportunities?

A. Yes. You can submit your name to our mailing list. You can email us at hctp@oshpd.ca.gov with your name, mailing address, and email address.

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Q2. Does HCTP offer grants?

A. Yes. HCTP offers Mini-Grants which strengthen the educational and social foundations for economically/educationally disavadvantaged and/or underrepresented students pursuing health careers. The program awards grants through a Request for Application process. Click here for more information.

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Q3. Does HCTP offer scholarships?

A. No. You can access scholarship opportunities on the department's website under "How to apply for Scholarships."

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Q4. Where can I get the latest copy of the Health Pathways newsletter?

A. You obtain an electronic copy of the newsletter by clicking http://www.oshpd.ca.gov/HWDD/HWDDnewsletters.html

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Q5. How do I contact someone at the HCTP about an idea for a newsletter article or obtain further information about a news article that I read?

A. You can email your idea to hctp@oshpd.ca.gov

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Q6. Does HCTP host careers fairs?

A. No. However, HCTP staff does help coordinate fair activities as well as participate in the fairs.

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Q7. What are the 12 hottest health careers in California currently requiring two years or less of education and/or training?

Respiratory Therapist
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Pharmacy Technician
Clinical Laboratory Technician
Home Health Aide (HHA)
Certified Nursing Aide (CNA)
Dental Assistant
Medical Assistant
Psychiatric Technician
Licensed Practical Nurse/License Vocational Nurse
Radiological technologists and technicians
Physical Therapy Assistants

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Q8. What are the 12 hottest health careers in California currently requiring four years or more of education and/or training?

Registered Nurse
Physical Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Marriage and Family Therapist
Social Worker
Clinical Laboratory Technologist
Physician Assistants
Pharmacists
Dentists
Physicians
Psychologists
Optometrists

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