If I start here, where can I go?

Stackable from a 4-week credential to advanced practice.

1. 1

   CNA4–12 weeks
2. 2

   LPN12–18 months
3. 3

   RN (ADN)2 years
4. 4

   BSNRN-to-BSN bridge
5. 5

   APRN / NP2–3 years
6. 6

   Clinical LeadershipUnit & system leadership

One semester in, a full career ahead.

1. 1

   EMT1 semester
2. 2

   Advanced EMT6–9 months
3. 3

   Paramedic12–24 months
4. 4

   RN / Respiratory TherapyBridge programs

Many doors in, many specialties out.

1. 1

   Entry-level role3–8 weeks
2. 2

   Medical Assistant / PCT9–12 months
3. 3

   Rad Tech / RT / Surg Tech2 years
4. 4

   Advanced specialty certsCT, MRI, critical care
5. 5

   LeadershipDepartment & system

Mental health and recovery careers Louisiana urgently needs.

1. 1

   BH Technician6–16 weeks
2. 2

   Peer Support SpecialistCertification
3. 3

   Counselor (LPC track)Degree pathway
4. 4

   Clinical SupervisorLeadership

Counter to clinical pharmacy.

1. 1

   Pharmacy Tech3–9 months
2. 2

   Certified Pharmacy Tech IISterile compounding
3. 3

   Pharmacist (PharmD)Degree pathway

Behind every diagnosis.

1. 1

   Phlebotomist8–12 weeks
2. 2

   Medical Lab Technician2 years
3. 3

   Medical Lab ScientistBachelor's
4. 4

   Lab ManagerLeadership

Care beyond the clinic walls.

1. 1

   Community Health Worker8–20 weeks
2. 2

   Outreach CoordinatorOn-the-job
3. 3

   Public Health AnalystDegree pathway
4. 4

   Program DirectorLeadership

Help people get their lives back.

1. 1

   Rehab AideOn-the-job
2. 2

   PTA / OTA2 years
3. 3

   Physical / Occupational TherapistGraduate degree

Oral health access is a rural gap.

1. 1

   Dental Assistant9 months
2. 2

   Dental Hygienist2 years
3. 3

   DentistDegree pathway

Louisiana's most urgent outcomes challenge.

1. 1

   DoulaCertification
2. 2

   OB TechOn-the-job
3. 3

   Labor & Delivery RNRN + specialty
4. 4

   Nurse MidwifeAdvanced practice

Clinical care needs technologists too.

1. 1

   Health Info Tech1 year
2. 2

   Medical CoderCertification
3. 3

   Clinical Informatics AnalystDegree + experience

Run the operations that keep care possible.

1. 1

   Patient Access RepOn-the-job
2. 2

   Practice CoordinatorCertification
3. 3

   Practice / Clinic ManagerDegree + experience
4. 4

   Health System LeadershipExecutive