The Foreign Trained Health Professional Bridge Initiative, with support from community collaborators and funders, will provide the following services and opportunities:
- Counseling support - All participants will receive academic counseling and ongoing support to assist them in achieving their licensing goals.
- Referrals to educational and financial support - Participants will be linked to various colleges and universities, including financial aid offices.
- Country of origin credentialling services - Diplomas, certifications, licenses, and other official documents will be obtained from the participant's country of origin and will undergo a thorough evaluation.
- Individualized case management - All participants will be assessed on a case by case basis to implement and coordinate their individualized career pathway.
- References to English as a Second Language (ESL) and Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) programs - Participants will be linked to ESL programs that are provided at local libraries and other agencies.
- Mentoring by health professionals - Already licensed, knowledgeable health professionals will guide participants in the exam preparation and provide support and advice during the licensing process.
- Study/support peer groups - Participants will be placed in study groups according to profession for ongoing support and guidance from their peers.
- Individualized tailoring of 7 pathways for health professional licensing in Connecticut - Each participant will be provided with a specific licensing pathway according to the profession they wish to pursue.
- Referrals to job opportunities upon completion - There will be many professional resources available for all participants. This will include referrals to a window of job opportunities available upon successful completion of the program.