Education

Everything changes when you become a team member at BayCare Health System. That's because we are passionate about providing a work environment that supports your personal and professional growth. Training is available through interactive classroom instruction and computer-based learning. Tuition assistance is also offered for approved credit courses at specific educational institutions. Our commitment to a forward-thinking culture means supporting the development of our team on an individual level. It all starts from day one.

Earn As You Learn (EAYL)

• July 2020 Earn As You Learn Nursing Assistant Program

Orientation

Creating a positive environment means ensuring every team member feels welcomed and comfortable here. That's why our orientation is designed to provide individual support for six months. Through this process, you'll come to understand the nature of our values-based culture and how we serve the needs of others. Establishing a safe and secure environment begins with how we train our team members.

Team Member Development & Training

Orientation is just the beginning. Team members are encouraged to learn new skills, strengthen current skills, and strive for personal and professional advancement throughout their career. We also provide an online assessment tool that helps individuals with career planning. Key training areas include:

• Career Development
• Clinical Competency
• Communication
• Computer Skills
• Diversity Training
• Patient Safety

Leadership Training

We continually invest in the future of our health system by investing in the competencies of our leaders. Within our culture, leadership emphasizes the importance of our mission, vision and values. We seek individuals who model behaviors and competencies that support the future growth of our organization. Extensive leadership training is provided to all management in support of maintaining BayCare’s learning culture.  Specific competency areas for leaders are:

• BayCare’s Quality Model
• Process Improvement Tools
• Coaching 
• Personal Accountability
• Change
• Managing Conflict
• Mediating Workplace Conflict
• Diversity

Continuing Education

BayCare Education Services is an approved provider of continuing education for the follow boards:

• Florida Board of Nursing
• Occupational Therapy
• Pharmacy
• Lab
• Respiratory
• Clinical Social Work, Marriage/Family Therapy
• Mental Health Counseling
• Medical Assistants
• Physical Therapy
• Radiology
• Certified Addiction Professionals

Partnerships In Critical Shortage Areas

We have partnered with local schools, including St. Petersburg College and Hillsborough Community College, to help provide training for our team members in areas critical to the ever-changing health care industry. To be enrolled, team members must meet the minimum requirements of the school as well as the requirements identified by BayCare. This includes a work commitment. We currently offer specialized training in the following areas:

• Nursing
• Electronic Medical Records
• Med Lab Tech
• Therapies
• Imaging

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