Allied Health Career Training Programs (CAE)

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HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE GROWTH

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs in the healthcare profession are anticipated to grow 14% by 2028, creating approximately 1.9 million new jobs and making it the fastest growing industry in the nation.

Meeting this demand will require a pipeline of talent, technical and community colleges across the country are investing in state-of-theart allied health training facilities to prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Growth in the healthcare industry provides an outstanding opportunity for those entering the workforce, and for those retraining for new skills in a shifting economy. Healthcare jobs can offer long-term stability even as other industries falter, and a significant number of these healthcare positions are in allied health fields.

60%

According to the Allied Healthcareer Association, allied health positions represent 60% of the healthcare workforce.

These healthcare professionals are vital to the wellbeing of our communities, and the demand for their specialized skill sets continues to grow.

Our US population is getting older, largely due to the aging of the Baby Boomers, longer lifespans, and a declining birth rate. According to US Census data, by 2034 older adults (65+) will outnumber children (under 18) for the first time in history. People living longer lives require extended healthcare, and will generally need more healthcare services as they age. These trends are fueling an increasing demand for healthcare professionals.

It’s not just the general population growing olderhealthcare professionals are growing older and retiring, too. For example, about a third of the

nursing workforce is expected to retire in the next 10 to 15 years, according to The Atlantic. These aging healthcare professionals will eventually become healthcare patients, just as retiring Boomers will leave staffing shortages and a potential void to fill in the allied health professions.

Community and technical colleges provide a critical path to building the talent pipeline, preparing many allied health professionals for their careers with programs which are more economical and flexible than those at fouryear colleges and universities. Further, through hands-on learning and partnerships with local health systems, community colleges can often link students with potential employers- a win/win for employees and employers alike.

FUTURE OF HEALTHCARE DELIVERY

Evolving technologies and new models for healthcare delivery will provide new opportunities for allied healthcare and better community access to care.

TELEHEALTH & CYBERNETIC CARE

The demand for telehealth services was rapidly increasing even before the onset of the COVID-19 crisis. The quick pivot towards safer care models during the pandemic is projected to lead to a long-term increase in telehealth services as providers invest in digital infrastructure and patients become accustomed to the convenience, particularly for non-urgent appointments. Growing access to affordable wearable technology may also help patients and providers monitor health data and share information digitally.

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RETAIL HEALTH

Drawn by convenience, set pricing, and walk-in options, many healthcare consumers are turning to clinics offered in a big-box or retail setting. These retail clinics may see growing demand, particularly for routine and non-emergent services, and will require trained service providers in a variety of positions.

HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

Digitization of healthcare records is becoming an important component in patient care.

Comprehensive, well-maintained records give care providers better access to patient medical histories, resulting in better outcomes for the patient and a more efficient treatment process.

TRAINING TO BRIDGE GAPS IN CARE

Healthcare professionals provide critical services to our most vulnerable citizens. Meeting the needs of underserved populations requires not only compassion, but also a deep understanding of the issues which often serve as barriers to healthcare access.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that Americans living in rural areas- roughly 15% of the US population- are more likely to die from a host of diseases than their urban counterparts. Factors contributing to poor health outcomes include long travel distances to hospitals, lower access to health insurance, an older population, higher poverty rates, and higher rates of substance abuse. These populations need better, closer, more affordable access to preventative care and treatment for chronic conditions.

In order to provide effective care to a broad spectrum of patients, healthcare professionals need focused training in diversity and cultural

competency. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has developed the National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services in Health and Health Care (CLAS) to educate providers in appropriate strategies for effective and compassionate care, with the goal of reducing disparities in the healthcare system.

Mental heath care is integral to treating the whole patient, and models which integrate behavioral health services with primary care can lead to better outcomes than treating conditions in isolation. Sometimes called “integrated care” or “collaborative care,” this coordinated care model can lead to better outcomes for the patient for both physical and mental health.

DESIGN TRENDS FOR ALLIED HEALTH LEARNING

Interprofessional/Interdisciplinary Training

Healthcare professionals rarely work in isolation, and their training should reflect the interdisciplinary nature of the work. Increasingly, instead of being siloed by department, students are participating in interprofessional simulations which encompass everything from patient transport to triage to treatment. Sharing spaces and working collaboratively with a variety of future healthcare professionals, students gain more authentic experience across the continuum of care.

Continuing Education/Ongoing Certifications

The healthcare industry continues to evolve along with new technologies and new modalities of care. Established professionals need opportunities for continuing education, retraining, and ongoing certifications, and community and technical colleges can be instrumental in providing those services to care providers.

Flexibility For New Technologies & Treatments

Allied health programs must be flexible and adaptable to accommodate changes in equipment, curricula, and teaching methods. Access to digital resources, virtual- and augmented-reality simulation models, and clinical equipment in the academic setting is increasing rapidly, while the COVID-19 pandemic pushed trends toward blended learning models to new levels of student and faculty acceptance.

Creating A Home Away From Home

Students in the allied health professions are committed, passionate, and hardworking, and their academic programs are extremely demanding. The students spend long hours on campus, and they need welcoming study spaces, after-hours access to their labs, and spaces for gathering and recharging that feel like home.

Sustainability & Wellness

Research shows that integrated sustainable design strategies can increase occupant wellness through better indoor air quality, access to natural daylight and views, improved acoustics, and use of non-toxic materials. These measures can increase attendance for students, faculty, and staff and increase learning outcomes.

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SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE

LS3P has completed over 50 health science projects.

Asheville-Buncombe Technical College

Asheville, NC

• Ferguson Center for Allied Health & Workforce Development

Appalachian State University Boone, NC

• Leon Levine Hall Health Sciences Complex

Cape Fear Community College Wilmington, NC

• Union Station Building

Central Carolina Technical College Sumter, SC

• Health Sciences Building Renovation

Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC

• Health Sciences Building

Francis Marion University Florence, SC

• Department of Nursing Isothermal Community College Spindale and Columbus, NC

• Allied Health & Sciences Building

Lenoir Community College Kinston, NC

• Health Science Building

Medical University of South Carolina

Charleston, SC

• College of Dental Medicine

Midlands Technical College Columbia, SC

• Nursing SIM Lab Renovation

Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College Orangeburg, SC

• Health Science & Nursing Building

Piedmont Technical College Newberry, SC

• Newberry County Center

Robeson Community College Lumberton, NC

• Allied Health Building

Sandhills Community College Pinehurst, NC

• Kennedy Hall Health Sciences Addition/Renovation

Southwestern Community College Sylva, NC

• Health Science Center

• Nursing Simulation Lab Renovation

Trident Technical College North Charleston, SC

• Health Science & Nursing Building

UNC Greensboro Greensboro, NC

• Nursing & Instructional Building

University of South Carolina Columbia, SC

• Lexington Medical Center College of Nursing

Wake Tech Community College Raleigh, NC

• Health Sciences Building H

Western Carolina University Asheville, NC

• Center for Health & Aging MAHEC Building I

• MAHEC Building 4

Wilkes Community College Wilkesboro, NC

• Herring Hall Health Sciences

ALLIED HEALTH LEADERSHIP TEAM

This team has completed over 100 higher education projects and over 50 allied health projects.

SHAWN SOWERS

AIA, LEED AP BD+C Higher Ed Practice Leader

BECKY SMITH

AIA, LEED AP BD+C Vice President | Principal

CHRIS ROBERTS

AIA, LEED AP BD+C

Studio Leader | Principal

BRIAN TIEDE

AIA, LEED AP Project Manager | Associate

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We are proud to have designed and delivered projects for 115 higher education clients across the Southeast, including 49 community colleges in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia.

ABOUT LS3P

Established in 1963, LS3P is a multidisciplinary firm offering architecture, interiors, and planning services to a wide variety of clients nationwide. Central to all regions of the Southeast with offices in Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, Myrtle Beach, Asheville, Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh, Wilmington, Atlanta, and Savannah, LS3P is committed to bringing state-of-the-art design, technology, and expertise of a strong regional firm closer to our clients on a local level. With a staff of over 400 employees, we have the resources to offer total design capabilities from site selection to occupancy, yet we are small enough to give personal attention to each client.

We are well-versed in the challenges which are particular to campus design including

working with academic calendars, navigating funding mechanisms, and designing for both immediate needs and long-term flexibility.

The editor of DesignIntelligence has called LS3P “the most local of the global firms and the most ‘world-class’ of the locals.” LS3P brings a history of over 59 years of design excellence, with over 650 design awards across diverse practice areas. With a mission to “engage, design, and transform,” we are deeply committed to the communities we serve. We believe in collaboration, innovation, and building lasting relationships with our clients. With an extensive portfolio of Higher Education projects, LS3P provides campus design solutions which meet today’s needs with flexibility for the future.

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