The Need for Allied Health Professionals

The National Center for Workforce Analysis reports that more than 50% of states reported shortages of allied health personnel and California ranks 48th among states in per capita health services employment. This will get worse as the total population of California grows 39% through 2020 and the over 65 population grows 58%. The Nurse Assistant and Home Health Aide Programs are designed to fill the employment gap of caregivers working with the elderly.