ICATAP LLC
ICATAP is a critical workforce development program designed to address healthcare staffing shortages in rural and remote areas. Rural areas frequently face challenges in recruiting and retaining healthcare professionals, making it crucial to support individuals who are already part of the community.
Hiring traveler medical assistants and surgical techs presents unique challenges, primarily stemming from steep agency fees, variable clinical standards, and compliance hurdles across states. Facilities frequently battle high turnover, short-term contract attrition, and friction between permanent staff and higher-paid temporary workers.
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Since 2020, the ICATAP proven solution has brought quality skilled training to local health care by facilitating the development of individuals invested in the community and thereby increasing retention of skilled staffing. The ICATAP partnership creates apprenticeship programs that solve staffing shortages, reduce labor costs ( by eliminating travelers), and develop long-term talent from within.
Our Programs
Surgical Technician
ST-C
The Surgical Technician Program provides a full academic training program in partnership with hospital-sponsored apprenticeship programs.
Hospitals that register with NCCT as an apprenticeship site may lead to board certification as a
Tech in Surgery- Certified (TS-C) after 1 year of training.
Apprentices may also sit for the AAH board test after training to be a Surgical Technician (ST).
Medical Assistant
MA
The NHA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) , the AMT Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification or the NAHP National Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) denotes an individual has the skills needed to work as a medical assistant in an ambulatory health care setting.
Our Programs
Real Results, Real Stories........
IN HER OWN WORDS......DIANE , MA
"Overall, this apprenticeship has successfully prepared me for a new career in healthcare following my previous years of hospital experience. It has boosted my confidence, strengthened my clinical and administration capabilities, and solidified my commitment to providing safe and respectful care. I truly recommend this program to anyone seeking a career change."
