Apprenticeships

With Centura apprenticeships you can earn while you learn.

Apprenticeships

With Centura apprenticeships you can earn while you learn.

Apprenticeship programs

We’re partnering with high schools, colleges and workforce centers from across the region to raise awareness about the demand for health care professionals. Our apprenticeships offer an immersive “earn while you learn” training and coursework experience to prepare students for success in a professional role upon program completion. If you are interested in learning more, please reach out to [email protected]

Medical Assistant at work
Employment opportunities for Medical Assistants are expected to increase 29% between 2016-2026*. The annual MA salary range is $26,449 up to $45,628 annually in the Denver metro area. (*Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Earn While You Learn

Centura Health is proud to invest in and champion an “earn while you learn” Medical Assistant (MA) Apprenticeship program. The Medical Assistant Apprenticeship helps caring, service-oriented people become skilled caregivers and receive priority consideration for open Medical Assistant positions at Centura Health Physician Group (CHPG). Apprentices will complete coursework and clinical hours in a cohort model as they prepare to sit for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant exam through NHA.

Applicants will need a High School Diploma or GED to be accepted into the apprenticeship program and must be able to commit up to 60 hours per week to allow for clinic work hours, on-site courses and online learning.

sterile processing
Employment opportunities for Sterile Processing Techs (SPTs) are expected to increase 15% between 2019-2024* (*Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Earn While You Learn

Centura Health is partnering with Front Range Community College (FRCC) to offer a paid sterile processing apprenticeship. The program consists of that include both didactic and hands-on simulation in a fully functioning sterile processing department. Apprentices learn how to process surgical instruments used in an operating room setting. Applicants will need a HS Diploma or GED and be passionate about patient safety and working in the healthcare industry. 

Applicants will need a High School Diploma or GED to be accepted into the apprenticeship program and must be able to commit up to 60 hours per week to allow for clinic work hours, on-site courses and online learning.

Pharmacy
Employment opportunities for Pharmacy Technicians are expected to increase 7% from 2018 to 2028. (*Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Earn While You Learn

Centura Health is proud to invest in and champion an “earn while you learn” Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship Program. The Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship Program prepares students to take the Certified Pharmacy Technician Test through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board. Trainees will be hired by Centura Health while completing their Pharmacy Technician training through Front Range Community College.

Applicants will need a High School Diploma or GED to be accepted into the apprenticeship program and must be able to commit up to 60 hours per week to allow for clinic work hours, on-site courses and online learning.

Medical Lab Tech Apprenticeship
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment opportunities for medical lab techs are expected to increase11% between 2018-2028. Medical Lab Techs could earn from $36,000 up to $63,000 annually in the Denver metro area.

Earn While You Learn

Centura Health is proud to announce our new Medical Lab Tech Apprenticeship! The Medical Lab Tech Apprenticeship is a paid 12-month program that guides students through the completion of an accredited program. Apprentices will be hired by Centura Health while completing their Medical Lab Tech training through Arapahoe Community College.

Applicants will need to review the pre-requisites for the program and must be able to commit up to 60 hours a week to the program including work, school and study time.

Surgical

Earn While You Learn

Surgical Techs work under the supervision of the surgeon and RN in the Operating Room. They help assist the surgical team during operations, by arranging and inventorying sterile set-up of instruments, equipment, and supplies for surgical cases. They also help with passing items to the Surgeon and Nurses, as needed. Surgical Technologist Apprentices come to Centura Health in their final semester of their respective program. Centura partners with Community College of Denver and Front Range Community Colleges for this program.

If you are interested in learning more, please reach out to [email protected]