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Doulas provide physical, emotional, and informational support to individuals before, during, and after childbirth, helping improve birth outcomes and postpartum recovery.
No formal education is required; certification programs are available for training in childbirth and postpartum care.
Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are the frontline staff who directly provide cooperative coaching, empowerment, and a safe environment that fosters independent living of individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD). While your work is determined by the unique needs and preferences of the individuals you serve, you may provide support with daily living skills such as eating, cleaning, and taking medications. You might also accompany individuals to appointments or activities and support them in volunteering or working, and with socializing outside of their home.
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.
| Occupation | Program Name | Institution | Certificate Earned | Per Student Program Cost | Program Length | Time of Day | Instructional Hours / Credits | Clinical Placement/Field Experience/Practicum? | Modality | Location | Eligibility Reqs/Pre-Reqs | Notes/Description | Website | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Support Professional | Direct Support Professional | Community Provider Network of RI | Certificate | $5,400.00 | 6-Months | Various | Varied | Y | Varied | Various | DSP | This contract will fund related instruction for five candidates to enable them to complete the mid-level management DSP apprenticeship. CPNRI previously received an award to develop an apprenticeship program to elevate Direct Service Professionals to a mid-level management role. This apprenticeship and advancement was a critical need in the service network assisting individuals with disabilities. Unfortunately funds for the program had to be reclaimed as a result of the COVID19 pandemic with several participants only a few courses away from completing the apprenticeship when the program funding ended. | https://www.cpnri.org/ | info@cpnri.org |
| Direct Support Professional | Direct Support Professional | Crossroads, RI | Certificate | $2,396.00 | 6-Months | Various | Varied | Y | In-person | Various | Paid, on-the-job training. The Direct Support Program teaches students how to become a successful direct support professional. Direct support professionals assist people with disabilities accomplish their everyday living activities both in their home and in their community. | https://www.crossroadsri.org/housing-services/programs-services/educati… | 401-270-7716 | |
| Direct Support Professional | Direct Support Professional | Dorcas International Institute | Certificate | $100.00 | 4 weeks | Mornings and Evenings | 65 classroom hrs / 15 hrs work readiness training | - | hybrid | Providence, RI | HS Diploma/GED / BCI | This training program is designed to assist qualified individuals who are interested in a career in health care as a direct support professional providing services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to help them learn how to do things for themselves in order to become more independent. Direct support professionals are trained as caregivers, but also help people become integrated and engaged in their community. Dorcas International assists students who complete the training program with finding a relevant job. 401-784-8602 | https://www.diiri.org/classes/direct-support-professional-training/ | admissions@diiri.org |
| Direct Support Professional | Healthcare Orientation Direct Support Professional | Genesis Center | Certificate (1st Aid & CPR and ServSafe Food Handler certificate) | $3,557.00 | 6 weeks (day for unemployed). 14 weeks evenings (for underemployed working days) | day or evening | 160 hours | Y, 100 hour internship w/DSP employer (4 weeks day, 10 weeks PT evenings) | in-person | Providence, RI | HS credential, reading level of 7th grade or above (as measured by the CASAS assessment), clean BCI and clean driving record | *DLT pays up to $7,500 of total program costs for WIOA participants | n/a |
Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are the frontline staff who directly provide cooperative coaching, empowerment, and a safe environment that fosters independent living of individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD). While your work is determined by the unique needs and preferences of the individuals you serve, you may provide support with daily living skills such as eating, cleaning, and taking medications. You might also accompany individuals to appointments or activities and support them in volunteering or working, and with socializing outside of their home.
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.
| Occupation | Program Name | Institution | Certificate Earned | Per Student Program Cost | Program Length | Time of Day | Instructional Hours / Credits | Clinical Placement/Field Experience/Practicum? | Modality | Location | Eligibility Reqs/Pre-Reqs | Notes/Description | Website | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Support Professional | Direct Support Professional | Community Provider Network of RI | Certificate | $5,400.00 | 6-Months | Various | Varied | Y | Varied | Various | DSP | This contract will fund related instruction for five candidates to enable them to complete the mid-level management DSP apprenticeship. CPNRI previously received an award to develop an apprenticeship program to elevate Direct Service Professionals to a mid-level management role. This apprenticeship and advancement was a critical need in the service network assisting individuals with disabilities. Unfortunately funds for the program had to be reclaimed as a result of the COVID19 pandemic with several participants only a few courses away from completing the apprenticeship when the program funding ended. | https://www.cpnri.org/ | info@cpnri.org |
| Direct Support Professional | Direct Support Professional | Crossroads, RI | Certificate | $2,396.00 | 6-Months | Various | Varied | Y | In-person | Various | Paid, on-the-job training. The Direct Support Program teaches students how to become a successful direct support professional. Direct support professionals assist people with disabilities accomplish their everyday living activities both in their home and in their community. | https://www.crossroadsri.org/housing-services/programs-services/educati… | 401-270-7716 | |
| Direct Support Professional | Direct Support Professional | Dorcas International Institute | Certificate | $100.00 | 4 weeks | Mornings and Evenings | 65 classroom hrs / 15 hrs work readiness training | - | hybrid | Providence, RI | HS Diploma/GED / BCI | This training program is designed to assist qualified individuals who are interested in a career in health care as a direct support professional providing services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to help them learn how to do things for themselves in order to become more independent. Direct support professionals are trained as caregivers, but also help people become integrated and engaged in their community. Dorcas International assists students who complete the training program with finding a relevant job. 401-784-8602 | https://www.diiri.org/classes/direct-support-professional-training/ | admissions@diiri.org |
| Direct Support Professional | Healthcare Orientation Direct Support Professional | Genesis Center | Certificate (1st Aid & CPR and ServSafe Food Handler certificate) | $3,557.00 | 6 weeks (day for unemployed). 14 weeks evenings (for underemployed working days) | day or evening | 160 hours | Y, 100 hour internship w/DSP employer (4 weeks day, 10 weeks PT evenings) | in-person | Providence, RI | HS credential, reading level of 7th grade or above (as measured by the CASAS assessment), clean BCI and clean driving record | *DLT pays up to $7,500 of total program costs for WIOA participants | n/a |
Community Health Workers (CHW) are frontline public health professionals who often have similar cultural beliefs, chronic health conditions, disability, or life experiences as other people in the same community. As trusted leaders, they often serve as a link between their community and needed health or social services. As a CHW, you may advocate for your clients’ health needs, help clients navigate the healthcare and social services system, and educate those you work with about their health and wellbeing.
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. Once this is completed, you have to apply for a certification through the Rhode Island Department of Health.
| Occupation | Program Name | Institution | Certificate Earned | Per Student Program Cost | Program Length | Time of Day | Instructional Hours / Credits | Clinical Placement/Field Experience/Practicum? | Modality | Location | Eligibility Reqs/Pre-Reqs | Notes/Description | Website | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Health Worker | Bi-lingual Community Health Worker | Clinica Esperanza/Hope Clinic | Certificate | $6,272.00 | 12-Months | Evenings, Weekends | 14-Hours Per Week | Y | in-person | Providence, RI | Bilingual | CEHC developed the Advanced Navegante Training Program (ANTP) to address the need for bi-lingual and bi-culturally certified Community Health Workers (CHW) within the healthcare sector of Rhode Island . These individuals are called Navegantes (Navigators) because they are trained to help low-income, non-English fluent, crisis impacted individuals to navigate the local healthcare system. The ANTP curriculum is currently approved by the RI Department of Health (RIDOH) for CHW certification in the state of RI. It consists of 70 hours of education (dispersed over 10 weeks) in nine main topics: engagement methods and strategies, individual and community assessment, culturally- and linguistically appropriate responsiveness, health promotion and wellbeing, care coordination and system navigation, public health concepts and approaches, advocacy and community capacity building, safety and self-care, ethical responsibilities, and professional skills.85% of graduates from the ANTP have successfully obtained rewarding, well-paying jobs in health clinics, community-based organizations, and hospitals. | https://www.aplacetobehealthy.org/ | info@aplacetobehealthy.org |
| Community Health Worker | Community Health Worker | Community Health Innovations of RI | Certificate | 6 - 12 months | Providence, RI | Rhode Island’s first comprehensive core skills community health worker (CHW) certificate program. Each course could train and certify from 12 to 15 CHWs or trainers. The certificate course consists of 15, 3-hour workshops and requires field work for certification. Our program provides the core skills to be a for CHWs in 45 credit hours. The Rhode Island Department of Health requires 70 credit hours and 6months full time and or experiential hours for certifications. We and/or your employer will work to supply additional specialty hours and hours to fulfill the hours needed if you seek certification. This could potentially take 6 months or a year of field work unless concurrent or prior work experience or internships can be documented. | http://chi-ri.org/programs/ | dannie_ritchie@brown.edu | ||||||
| Community Health Worker | Community Health Worker | Community Health Worker Association of RI | Certificate | $125.00 | - | - | - | - | Providence, RI | - | https://chwari.org/certification/ | joinchwari@gmail.com | ||
| Community Health Worker | Community Health Worker Training | Rhode lsland College - Professional Studies and Continuing Education | CCS (Certificate of Continuing Studies) | - | 8 weeks | 220 hours | Y | in-person | Providence, RI | 18+, High School Diploma | Provide a comprehensive set of skills necessary to be a successful Community Health Worker in Rhode Island | https://www.ric.edu/department-directory/office-professional-studies-an… | psce@ric.edu | |
| Community Health Worker | Community Health Worker (CHW) Training - ESOL | Rhode lsland College - Professional Studies and Continuing Education | CCS (Certificate of Continuing Studies) | Prepares advanced ESOL speakers medical assistant careersCombines ESOL support and additional English Language instruction in addition to Builds knowledge and skills in 9-competency areas established by RI Department of Labor and Training Applicable to roles across the health and behavioral health care workforce Provides entry point for baseline training for prospective CHWs |
https://www.ric.edu/department-directory/office-professional-studies-an… | |||||||||
| Community Health Worker | Foundations in Community Health Worker (CHW) Training | Rhode lsland College - Professional Studies and Continuing Education | CCS (Certificate of Continuing Studies) | Builds knowledge and skills in 9-competency areas established by RI Department of Labor and Training Applicable to roles across the health and behavioral health care workforce Provides entry point for baseline training for prospective CHWs |
https://www.ric.edu/institute-education-healthcare |
Community Health Workers (CHW) are frontline public health professionals who often have similar cultural beliefs, chronic health conditions, disability, or life experiences as other people in the same community. As trusted leaders, they often serve as a link between their community and needed health or social services. As a CHW, you may advocate for your clients’ health needs, help clients navigate the healthcare and social services system, and educate those you work with about their health and wellbeing.
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. Once this is completed, you have to apply for a certification through the Rhode Island Department of Health.
| Occupation | Program Name | Institution | Certificate Earned | Per Student Program Cost | Program Length | Time of Day | Instructional Hours / Credits | Clinical Placement/Field Experience/Practicum? | Modality | Location | Eligibility Reqs/Pre-Reqs | Notes/Description | Website | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Health Worker | Bi-lingual Community Health Worker | Clinica Esperanza/Hope Clinic | Certificate | $6,272.00 | 12-Months | Evenings, Weekends | 14-Hours Per Week | Y | in-person | Providence, RI | Bilingual | CEHC developed the Advanced Navegante Training Program (ANTP) to address the need for bi-lingual and bi-culturally certified Community Health Workers (CHW) within the healthcare sector of Rhode Island . These individuals are called Navegantes (Navigators) because they are trained to help low-income, non-English fluent, crisis impacted individuals to navigate the local healthcare system. The ANTP curriculum is currently approved by the RI Department of Health (RIDOH) for CHW certification in the state of RI. It consists of 70 hours of education (dispersed over 10 weeks) in nine main topics: engagement methods and strategies, individual and community assessment, culturally- and linguistically appropriate responsiveness, health promotion and wellbeing, care coordination and system navigation, public health concepts and approaches, advocacy and community capacity building, safety and self-care, ethical responsibilities, and professional skills.85% of graduates from the ANTP have successfully obtained rewarding, well-paying jobs in health clinics, community-based organizations, and hospitals. | https://www.aplacetobehealthy.org/ | info@aplacetobehealthy.org |
| Community Health Worker | Community Health Worker | Community Health Innovations of RI | Certificate | 6 - 12 months | Providence, RI | Rhode Island’s first comprehensive core skills community health worker (CHW) certificate program. Each course could train and certify from 12 to 15 CHWs or trainers. The certificate course consists of 15, 3-hour workshops and requires field work for certification. Our program provides the core skills to be a for CHWs in 45 credit hours. The Rhode Island Department of Health requires 70 credit hours and 6months full time and or experiential hours for certifications. We and/or your employer will work to supply additional specialty hours and hours to fulfill the hours needed if you seek certification. This could potentially take 6 months or a year of field work unless concurrent or prior work experience or internships can be documented. | http://chi-ri.org/programs/ | dannie_ritchie@brown.edu | ||||||
| Community Health Worker | Community Health Worker | Community Health Worker Association of RI | Certificate | $125.00 | - | - | - | - | Providence, RI | - | https://chwari.org/certification/ | joinchwari@gmail.com | ||
| Community Health Worker | Community Health Worker Training | Rhode lsland College - Professional Studies and Continuing Education | CCS (Certificate of Continuing Studies) | - | 8 weeks | 220 hours | Y | in-person | Providence, RI | 18+, High School Diploma | Provide a comprehensive set of skills necessary to be a successful Community Health Worker in Rhode Island | https://www.ric.edu/department-directory/office-professional-studies-an… | psce@ric.edu | |
| Community Health Worker | Community Health Worker (CHW) Training - ESOL | Rhode lsland College - Professional Studies and Continuing Education | CCS (Certificate of Continuing Studies) | Prepares advanced ESOL speakers medical assistant careersCombines ESOL support and additional English Language instruction in addition to Builds knowledge and skills in 9-competency areas established by RI Department of Labor and Training Applicable to roles across the health and behavioral health care workforce Provides entry point for baseline training for prospective CHWs |
https://www.ric.edu/department-directory/office-professional-studies-an… | |||||||||
| Community Health Worker | Foundations in Community Health Worker (CHW) Training | Rhode lsland College - Professional Studies and Continuing Education | CCS (Certificate of Continuing Studies) | Builds knowledge and skills in 9-competency areas established by RI Department of Labor and Training Applicable to roles across the health and behavioral health care workforce Provides entry point for baseline training for prospective CHWs |
https://www.ric.edu/institute-education-healthcare |
A Case Manager is someone who works as an advocate, navigator, and coordinator of services and resources for their clients to help them manage their social, medical, and other care needs. Case managers work in a variety of settings. Across all settings there are five key components of case management: assessment of the client’s strengths and needs; treatment/case planning; referrals to other services and supports; monitoring and follow up; and advocacy and support. Regardless of the population you serve as a case manager, a substantial focus of treatment planning work with clients is the promotion and development of safe and healthy coping mechanisms
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.
| Occupation | Program Name | Institution | Certificate Earned | Per Student Program Cost | Program Length | Time of Day | Instructional Hours / Credits | Clinical Placement/Field Experience/Practicum? | Modality | Location | Eligibility Reqs/Pre-Reqs | Notes/Description | Website | Contact Info |
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| Case Manager | Case Manager Training | Community College of Rhode Island - Division of Workforce Partnerships | Certificate | FREE | 5 months | 20 credits plus externship | Y (externship) | hybrid | Woonsocket, RI | High School Diploma or GED | CCRI, in collaboration with Community Care Alliance, is launching Case Manager training for people who want to work with adult clients with mental illness and other life challenges to ensure proper care options to meet their mental, physical, and emotional needs. Students will earn college credits from CCRI and participate in a paid internship with Community Care Alliance. Program graduates can expect to continue their employment as a full-time Case Managers with Community Care Alliance and earn a pay increase for successful completion. Students will also earn an accredited Certificate in Social Services and 20 college credits if they meet all program requirements. The Case Manager training runs for approximately five months and consists of a 2-week initial training to prepare students for a 20-29 hour per week externship. Students will continue their education by taking three classes at a time until program completion. |
https://ccri.edu/workforce/workforce/healthcare/CaseManager.html | krpadula@ccri.edu |
APRNs are registered nurses with advanced clinical training who provide primary or specialty healthcare services, including diagnosing and treating medical conditions, prescribing medications, and educating patients.
People starting in this career usually have:
| Occupation | Program Name | Institution | Certificate Earned | Per Student Program Cost | Program Length | Time of Day | Instructional Hours / Credits | Clinical Placement/Field Experience/Practicum? | Modality | Location | Eligibility Reqs/Pre-Reqs | Notes/Description | Website | Contact Info |
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| Advanced Practice Nursing | Graduate Certificate in Adult/Gerontology Acute Care for Clinical Nurse Specialists | Rhode Island College | $9,648.00 | Days/ Evenings | 18 credits | Providence, RI | MSN prepared registered nurses | The Certificate of Graduate Studies (C.G.S.) in adult/gerontology acute care for clinical nurse specialists is an 18-credit certificate program designed for those who already hold a master’s degree in nursing and wish to expand upon their current role as a clinical nurse specialist. | https://www.ric.edu/department-directory/zvart-onanian-school-nursing/n… | dservello@ric.edu | ||||
| Advanced Practice Nursing | Graduate Certificate in Adult/Gerontology Acute Care for Nurse Practitioners | Rhode Island College | $9,648.00 | Days/ Evenings | 18 credits | Providence, RI | MSN prepared registered nurses | The Certificate of Graduate Studies (C.G.S.) in adult/gerontology acute care for nurse practitioners is an 18-credit certificate program designed for those who already hold a master’s degree in nursing and wish to expand upon their current role as a nurse practitioner. | https://www.ric.edu/department-directory/zvart-onanian-school-nursing/n… | dservello@ric.edu | ||||
| Advanced Practice Nursing | Master of Science Nursing (MSN) | Rhode Island College | $22,512.00 | 2 years | Days/ Evenings | Yes | in-person/online | Providence, RI | Bachelor's degree in nursing, 3.0 Undergraduate GPA, Eligibility for RN licensure, | The following areas of study are available through the School of Nursing's MSN program: Adult/Gerontology Acute Care CNS or NP; Population/Public Health | https://www.ric.edu/department-directory/zvart-onanian-school-nursing/n… | dservello@ric.edu | ||
| Advanced Practice Nursing | Master of Science (MS) Family Nurse Practitioner | New England Institute of Technology | $23,760 | 24 months | 66 Quarter Credits; 44 Semester Credits | 750 Clinical Practicum Hours | Hybrid/Online – All courses are offered online with the exception of the Clinical immersion weekend, which is 3 days on-ground, halfway through the program. | East Greenwich, RI | The Master of Science Degree in Nursing (MSN) Family Nurse Practitioner) program at NEIT allows the Registered Nurse with an earned bachelor’s degree (BS) and an active, unencumbered license to continue their education and earn an MSN. | The Master of Science Degree in Nursing (MSN) Family Nurse Practitioner) program at NEIT allows the Registered Nurse with an earned bachelor’s degree (BS) and an active, unencumbered license to continue their education and earn an MSN. The master’s-prepared nurse advances the profession of nursing, improves the quality of patient care, and contributes to the community’s well-being. Reasons for pursuing the MSN degree vary. Students who decide to pursue an MSN may be ready to assume a more professional responsibility as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN). Family Nurse Practitioners serve as the primary health care providers in many settings. The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Program focuses on developing the knowledge and skills necessary to deliver nursing care throughout the lifespan, including diverse and under-served areas. This program will prepare students with the academic knowledge and clinical skills to be a leader in health promotion, disease prevention, assessment, and management of common acute and chronic illnesses across the health continuum. Upon completion of this program, graduates from the FNP program are eligible to take the Family Nurse Practitioner certification exam given by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Applicants for admission to the MSN program at NEIT with a BSN must have: • BS in Nursing from an accredited baccalaureate degree nursing program with an overall minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 • An active, unencumbered United States license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN). • 1 year of clinical experience as an RN within the past 2 years preferred. • BS-level Statistics (“B” or better). Applicants for admission to the MSN program at NEIT with an RN license and a non-nursing bachelor’s degree in science must have: • BS in Science (non-nursing) with an overall minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0. • An active, unencumbered United States license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN). • 1 year of clinical experience as an RN within the past 2 years preferred. • BS-level Statistics (“B” or better) • BS level Health or Physical Assessment (“B” or better) • BS-level Pathophysiology (“B” or better) • BS-level Nursing Research (“B” or better) MSN Program Coordinator: Dr Dianne Black Stanton; dblack@neit.edu Department Chair, Director of Nursing: Dr. Elizabeth Raposa; eraposa@neit.edu NEIT Admissions Department: neitadmission@neit.edu, 1-800-736-7744 |
https://www.neit.edu/academics/graduate-degrees/nursing-ms#main | MSN Program Coordinator: Dr Dianne Black Stanton; dblack@neit.edu | ||
| Advanced Practice Nursing | Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) (MSN to DNP) | Rhode Island College | $20,160.00 | 3 years | - | 36 credits | Y? | Hybrid | Providence, RI | Current unrestricted registered nurse licensure in the state of intended practice. An M.S.N. degree or a B.S.N. and master's degree in a related field. | This Master's-to-DNP program is designed for students who hold a B.S.N. and M.S.N. or a master's degree in a related field (ex., M.P.H., M.H.A., etc.). Building on their skills and experience, the DNP program prepares graduates to effectively translate scientific research into practice, contribute new knowledge to current practice and advance the health-care profession. Graduates of the program are prepared to serve in clinical and administrative leadership positions at every level. | https://www.ric.edu/department-directory/zvart-onanian-school-nursing/n…, https://www.ric.edu/department-directory/zvart-onanian-school-nursing/n… | kmisto@ric.edu | |
| Advanced Practice Nursing | Master of Science (MS) Family Nurse Practitioner | Salve Regina University | $35,328.00 | 2 years 4 months | Days/ Evenings | 48 credits | Y, 750 hours | online | Remote | Current RN license in good standing; 3.0 GPA | Upon graduation, students will join other nursing professionals who advocate daily for the well being of individuals, families and the communities in which they live. Leads to Family Nurse Practitioner license. | https://salve.edu/graduate-and-professional-studies/nursing-ms | ||
| Advanced Practice Nursing | Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) | Salve Regina University | $63,720.00 | 20 months | flexible | 30 credits | Y, 500 hours | online | Remote | Master's degree in nursing, minimum 3.0 GPA, RN license, or APRN license | This is a fully online DNP program provides education in evidence-based practice, quality improvement and systems thinking, preparing graduates for leadership roles as advanced practice nurses, managers of quality initiatives, executives in health care organizations, directors of clinical programs and faculty responsible for clinical program delivery and teaching. | https://salve.edu/graduate-and-professional-studies/dnp-nursing | ||
| Advanced Practice Nursing | Post-Master's Certificate Family Nurse Practitioner | Salve Regina University | $780 per credit for non-partner, totaling $28,080 for courses plus $1,000 onetime nursing program fee. | 24 months | 36 credits | Y, 750 hour | Online Interactive and Colloquiums | Newport, RI | Master Degree in Nursing, minimum 3.0 GPA, RN license | https://salve.edu/graduate-and-professional-studies | sharon.stager@salve.edu | |||
| Advanced Practice Nursing | Master of Science (MS) Family Nurse Practitioner | University of Rhode Island | $51,877.00 | 1.5-2.5 years | Days/ evenings | 40+ credits | Y | in-person | Providence, RI | https://web.uri.edu/nursing/academics/master-of-science-degree/family-n… | dcoppa@uri.edu | |||
| Advanced Practice Nursing | Master of Science Nursing (MSN) | University of Rhode Island | $28,908.00 | 1.5 years | Days/ Evenings | 42-49 credits | Y | in-person/ online | Kingston, RI | RN license and Bachelor's in Nursing from an accredited program; minimum 3.0 GPA | There are options for Adult Gerontology/ Primary Care Nurse Practitioner; Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specialties | https://web.uri.edu/nursing/academics/master-of-science-degree/ | nurse@uri.edu | |
| Advanced Practice Nursing | Post-Masters Nursing Certificate | University of Rhode Island | - | 1-2 years | Days/ Evenings | Y | Providence, RI | Nurses with Master's Degree | Designed for nurses who already have a master's degree, this program offers advanced education in one of four concentrations, preparing students for leadership roles in primary health care, acute and critical care settings, and as educators of nursing care. | https://www.uri.edu/programs/program/nursing-post-masters-certificate/ | nurse@uri.edu | |||
| Advanced Practice Nursing | Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) | University of Rhode Island | $50,574.00 | 3 years | Day | 42 credits | Y, 500 clinical hr practicum | in-person/ online | Kingston, RI | Master's degree in nursing, completion of 300- 500 level statistics course, master's level intro to research course, and a master's level nursing theory course. | The DNP program prepares clinicians capable of translating scientific findings, evaluating outcomes and programs, producing clinical scholarship, and transforming health care systems and policies. Specializations (Post-bachelor’s DNP): Family Nurse Practitioner; Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner; Adult-Gerontological Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Nurse Specialist Specializations (Post-master’s DNP): Advanced Practice Concentration |
https://www.uri.edu/programs/program/doctor-nursing-practice/ | gradnursing@etal.uri.edu |
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapists use behavioral principles to help individuals with developmental challenges, particularly autism, improve social, communication, and learning skills.
People starting in this career usually have:
| Occupation | Program Name | Institution | Certificate Earned | Per Student Program Cost | Program Length | Time of Day | Instructional Hours / Credits | Clinical Placement/Field Experience/Practicum? | Modality | Location | Eligibility Reqs/Pre-Reqs | Notes/Description | Website | Contact Info |
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| ABA Therapist/Behavior Analyst | Bachelor of Science (BS) Behavioral Health Studies | Rhode Island College | $37,924.00 | 4 years | Days/ Evenings | 120 credits | Y, Practicum and Internship | online/in-person | Providence, RI | High School Diploma | Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions in the field of chemical dependency, counselor in training and for work on advanced degrees | https://www.ric.edu/department-directory/department-psychology/psycholo… | tmalloy@ric.edu |