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Behavioral & Mental Health
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People starting in this career usually have:
- Master's degree
- No work experience
- No on-the-job training
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To become certified as a Case Manager, you may be required to have a post-secondary degree (associate, bachelor’s, or master’s) in a related field, depending on the setting and the employer.
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To become a certified CHW in Rhode Island, you need to meet certain training, education, and hands-on requirements. This includes a certain number of hours of supervised and unsupervised hands-on work, as well as 70 hours of education across several topics to help you better communicate and work with clients.
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DSPs must have a high school diploma or General Education Development (GED). A valid driver’s license, your own reliable and insured vehicle, and good driving record are usually required. Pre- and post-employment training requirements are set by individual employers and may vary but might include CPR/first aid certification.
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People starting in this career usually have:
- Bachelor's degree
- No work experience
- Internship/residency
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People starting in this career usually have:
- Master's degree
- No work experience
- No on-the-job training
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People starting in this career usually have:
- Master's degree
- No work experience
- Internship/residency
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People starting in this career usually have:
Master's degree
No work experience
Internship/residency
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People starting in this career usually have:
Bachelor's degree
No work experience
No on-the-job training
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People starting in this career usually have:
Master's degree
No work experience
No on-the-job training
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People starting in this career usually have:
Associate's degree
No work experience
No on-the-job training
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PRS must have a high school diploma or General Education Development (GED). You must also complete a 46-hour training program on consumer advocacy, mentorship, recovery support, and ethics. You must then pass an exam and apply to the Rhode Island Certification Board.
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People starting in this career usually have:
Doctoral or professional degree
No work experience
Internship/residency
Nursing / Direct Care
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People starting in this career usually have:
- Master's degree
- No work experience
- No on-the-job training
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To become a certified CHW in Rhode Island, you need to meet certain training, education, and hands-on requirements. This includes a certain number of hours of supervised and unsupervised hands-on work, as well as 70 hours of education across several topics to help you better communicate and work with clients.
Requirements
DSPs must have a high school diploma or General Education Development (GED). A valid driver’s license, your own reliable and insured vehicle, and good driving record are usually required. Pre- and post-employment training requirements are set by individual employers and may vary but might include CPR/first aid certification.
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No formal education is required; certification programs are available for training in childbirth and postpartum care.
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People starting in this career usually have:
Postsecondary certificate
No work experience
No on-the-job training
Completion of an EMT or paramedic training program is required; certification and state licensure are necessary.
Requirements
People starting in this career usually have:
Postsecondary certificate
No work experience
No on-the-job training
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People starting in this career usually have:
Postsecondary certificate
No work experience
No on-the-job training
Requirements
People starting in this career usually have:
Postsecondary certificate
No work experience
No on-the-job training
Requirements
People starting in this career usually have:
Master's degree
No work experience
No on-the-job training
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People starting in this career usually have:
Bachelor's degree
No work experience
No on-the-job training
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To become a Nursing Assistant in Rhode Island, you must complete an approved training program and pass a licensing exam. Rhode Island-approved programs include at least 120 hours of education and include hands-on training.
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People starting in this career usually have:
Postsecondary certificate
No work experience
No on-the-job training
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Personal Care Aides must have a High School Diploma or GED. You do not need a college degree to become a Personal Care Aide. Depending on the setting where you work, your employer may require you to complete a brief training before beginning to work as a Personal Care Aide
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People starting in this career usually have:
Master's degree
No work experience
No on-the-job training
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People starting in this career usually have:
Bachelor's degree
No work experience
No on-the-job training
Allied Health
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People starting in this career usually have:
Postsecondary certificate
No work experience
No on-the-job training
Some employers may require you to be licensed through the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) in order to work as a dental assistant. Learn more about the DANB Certification Process to get started.
Requirements
People starting in this career usually have:
Associate's degree
No work experience
No on-the-job training
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People starting in this career usually have:
Bachelor's degree
No work experience
Internship/residency
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People starting in this career usually have:
Associate's degree
No work experience
No on-the-job training
Requirements
People starting in this career usually have:
Postsecondary certificate
No work experience
No on-the-job training
Requirements
People starting in this career usually have:
Postsecondary certificate
No work experience
No on-the-job training
Requirements
People starting in this career usually have:
Bachelor's degree
No work experience
No on-the-job training
Requirements
People starting in this career usually have:
Bachelor's degree
No work experience
No on-the-job training
Requirements
People starting in this career usually have:
Master's degree
No work experience
No on-the-job training
Requirements
People starting in this career usually have:
Associate's degree
No work experience
No on-the-job training
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People starting in this career usually have:
Doctoral or professional degree
No work experience
No on-the-job training
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People starting in this career usually have:
High school diploma or equivalent
No work experience
1 to 12 months on-the-job training
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People starting in this career usually have:
- Postsecondary certificate
- No work experience
- No on-the-job training
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People starting in this career usually have:
Doctoral or professional degree
No work experience
No on-the-job training
Requirements
People starting in this career usually have:
Associate's degree
No work experience
No on-the-job training
Requirements
People starting in this career usually have:
Associate's degree
No work experience
No on-the-job training
Requirements
People starting in this career usually have:
Associate's degree
No work experience
No on-the-job training
Requirements
People starting in this career usually have:
Master's degree
No work experience
Internship/residency
Requirements
People starting in this career usually have:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- No work experience
- No on-the-job training
Requirements
People starting in this career usually have:
Postsecondary certificate
No work experience
No on-the-job training