ICAPP® Health Professionals Initiative (HPI)
More than 2,000 Georgians will become licensed health professionals (registered nurses, pharmacists, medical technologists, imaging professionals) through the first three phases of the ICAPP Health Professionals Initiative (HPI). The fourth phase begins July 1, 2008.
Public Georgia colleges and universities provide instruction in an accelerated curriculum that allows students to graduate from the programs in less than the usual time. Hospitals and other health care employers have committed to provide jobs for the graduates in more than 90 Georgia counties.
The new positions are expected to generate an annual payroll of $77.1
million and an estimated $4.6 million each year in state income taxes.
ICAPP HPI Phases One through Three Results
as of March 10, 2008
(FY 03 - FY 08)
| Profession | Graduated | Enrolled | Total New Health Professionals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 1,402 |
419 |
1,821 |
| Medical Technologist | 55 |
0 |
55 |
| Pharmacist | 106 |
0 |
106 |
| Imaging Professional | 47 |
0 |
47 |
| Respiratory Therapist | 0 |
42 |
42 |
| TOTALS | 1,610 |
461 |
2,071 |