Organization, Information and Learning Sciences ETDs

Publication Date

Spring 4-15-2024

Abstract

Apprenticeship, an established learning model and workforce development strategy, is increasingly used in frontline healthcare occupations. Through three research papers, this dissertation examined the impacts of U.S. registered apprenticeship and what promotes success. I used qualitative and mixed methods to explore the development of self-efficacy, professional identity, and persistence intentions among frontline healthcare apprentices. After analyzing data from a systematic literature review (n=134), interviews (n=17), and surveys of frontline healthcare apprentices and workers (n=71), I identified themes in registered apprenticeship; revealed gaps in research on the design of apprenticeship that promote learning and success; designed and evaluated a survey to be used in registered apprenticeship programs; and described developmental trajectories of professional identity, self-efficacy, and persistence intentions among frontline healthcare apprentices. This set of research studies identified a key distinction between caregiving and professional healthcare self-efficacy and identity and contributed knowledge about designing for frontline apprentice success.

Degree Name

Organization, Information and Learning Sciences

Level of Degree

Doctoral

Department Name

Organization, Information & Learning Sciences

First Committee Member (Chair)

Vanessa Svihla

Second Committee Member

Amir Hedayati-Mehdiabadi

Third Committee Member

Stephanie Moore

Fourth Committee Member

Eli Wilson

Language

English

Keywords

Registered Apprenticeship, Self-Efficacy, Professional Identity, Persistence Intentions, Frontlien

Document Type

Dissertation

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