Recipient name national institute for medical assistant advancementproject title increased access, equity and diversity in health careersfunding request 450,000CONGRESSIONAL sponsor representative…

Recipient name national institute for medical assistant advancementproject title increased access, equity and diversity in health careersfunding request 450,000CONGRESSIONAL sponsor representative perlmutterrequested period of performance 24 monthsproject location colorado, including the 7TH congressional districtproject purpose and goals this project addresses two widely recognized community needs IT provides low income, diverse community members with affordable, accessible training that leads to entry into a high demand career, and IT establishes a workforce pipeline of well trained medical assistance for community health centers and other primary care providers. The project addresses both workforce and health care needs.activities to be performed provide scholarships and conduct outreach, enrollment, instruction and student support activities for 30 medical assistant students.conduct research on career progression and pathways for medical assistants.expected outcomes 30 enrollees in medical assistant training with at least 24 graduates and 21 with verified employment post training.research on medical assistant career and education pathways, resulting in development of pathway maps and a publication.intended beneficiaries 30 individuals enrolled in medical assistant training.career pathway activities will benefit nimaas 250 colorado graduates and many of the 10,000 MAS currently employed in colorado, as well as employers striving to establish a more diverse health care workforce.subrecipient activities the weitzman institute will provide technical assistance with the research component of the project serving as CO PI, securing institutional review board approval, developing the research design and analysis, and taking the lead on publication development.