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Licensed Chemical Dependency Professional

Job Summary

Licensed Chemical Dependency Professionals provide counseling and treatment services to individuals struggling with substance abuse and addiction.
 

Required Education / Training Summary

People starting in this career usually have:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • No work experience
  • Internship/residency
     

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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
Licensed Chemical Dependency Professional Bachelor of Science (BS) Behavioral Health Studies Rhode Island College   $37,924.00  4 years Days/ Evenings 120 credits Y online/in-person Providence, RI High School Diploma Extension of the BA Psychology degree, however there is less choice in course selection and the program includes a series of five professional developmet courses. Students are prepared for entry-level positions in the field of chemical dependency, counselor in training, and for work on advanced degress such as the MA in counseling-chemcial dependency counseling and the MSW. https://www.ric.edu/department-directory/department-psychology/psycholo… tmalloy@ric.edu
Licensed Chemical Dependency Professional Licensed Mental Health Counselor w/ Addiction specialization Master of Science (MS) Addiction Counseling Johnson & Wales University   $774/credit  $2,322 per 3-credit course FT - 18 months<br>PT - 3 years - 60 credits Y, internship in person Providence, RI - Prepare for a career helping others prevent substance abuse, counsel people with addictive disorders, and provide other services to those suffering from addiction with the Addiction Counseling master’s degree at Johnson & Wales University.  You’ll learn clinical skills by turning theoretical foundations into positive and ethical client interaction and intervention, experience practicum and internship experiences under the supervision of experienced clinical professionals, and be prepared to enter the field as a master’s level clinician upon graduation. https://www.jwu.edu/academics/programs-by-campus/providence-programs/ad… cheryl.almeida@jwu.edu; <br>onlineadmissions@jwu.edu;

Emergency Medical Technician / Paramedic

Job Summary

Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and Paramedics respond to medical emergencies, provide critical care, and transport patients to healthcare facilities.

Required Education / Training Summary

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.
 

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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
Emergency Medical Technician Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Fire Science/Emergency Medical Technician Community College of Rhode Island   $13,230.00  2 years - 63 credits Y In-person All CCRI Campuses HS Diploma/GED, BCI, Placement Testing The Fire Science program is for individuals who are interested in or currently serving in a fire service or related fields. Graduates work for municipal fire departments or obtain positions in the fields of industrial fire safety and security, fire protection engineering technology, fire insurance inspection, investigation underwriting and ambulance services. https://www.ccri.edu/catalog/cat1920/programs/HEAL/fire.html  
Emergency Medical Technician EMT Basic Certificate (Credit-Bearing) Roger Williams University - University College   $0.00  4 months Evenings 6 credits - In-person Providence, RI Provider-specific registration materials submission. Please Note: After EnrollRI pre-registration course approval from your school, you must also register with RWU no later than last day of ADD/DROP. Additional details will be sent by email from the RWU p      
Emergency Medical Technician Advanced EMT 911 Programs, Inc. Certificate NREMT EMT - 16 weeks Evenings/Weekends 188 N in-person Warwick, RI Students must have completed Basic EMT Training prior to taking this course Prepares graduates to sit for the NREMT Advanced EMT exam https://www.911programs.com/ Admissions@911programs.com
Emergency Medical Technician Advanced EMT-Cardiac 911 Programs, Inc. Certificate - AEMT-C Advanced Cardiac Life Support - Oral Endotracheal Intubation - 30 weeks Evenings/Weekends 344 N in-person Warwick, RI Students must have completed Basic EMT and Advanced EMT Training prior to taking this course or be enrolled concurrently in our Advanced EMT program. Two-semester course combining the Advanced EMT course and the Rhode Island cardiac module. Prepares graduates to sit for the NREMT Advanced EMT level written and practical exams as well as the course final EMTC written practical exams which count as the state exam https://www.911programs.com/ Admissions@911programs.com
Emergency Medical Technician EMT- Cardiac 911 Programs, Inc. Certificate - EMT-C Advanced Cardiac Life Support - Oral Endotracheal Intubation - 14 weeks Evenings/Weekends 156 N in-person Warwick, RI Students must have completed Basic EMT and Advanced EMT Training prior to taking this course or be enrolled concurrently in our Advanced EMT program. Designed to prepare graduates for work in RI as an EMT-Cardiac. Graduates are prepared to work on an ambulance/rescue or in an emergency department that utilizes EMT-Cardiacs as technicians. The focus of the course is largely protocol-based and includes medications and skills consistent with the scope of practice of a RI EMT-Cardiac. https://www.911programs.com/ Admissions@911programs.com
Emergency Medical Technician Emergency Medical Technician 911 Programs, Inc. Certificate - EMT Basic Life Support / CPR Incident Command System (100, 200, 700, & 800) Terrorism Awareness for First Responders $1,680.00  12 weeks Evenings/Weekends 156 N in-person Warwick, RI Must be 18 years old and have High school diploma or GED.  High school students may take the course but cannot be licensed until 18 years old and have a HSD or GED Prepares graduates to sit for the National Registry of EMTs certification exam https://www.911programs.com/ Admissions@911programs.com
Emergency Medical Technician Emergency Medical Responder - online American Safety Programs and Training, Inc. Certificate - Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Responder $950.00  12 month program (accessed online) flexible - 4 day hands-on skills test online virtual - EMRs have the knowledge and skills necessary to provide immediate lifesaving interventions while awaiting additional EMS resources to arrive. EMRs are a vital part of the EMS response. Under medical oversight, EMRs perform basic interventions with minimal equipment.

prepares you for an entry-level EMT license (used to be called EMT-basic); *DLT pays up to $7,500 of total program costs for WIOA participants		 https://www.schoolofamericansafety.org/ info@asptems.com
Emergency Medical Technician Advanced EMT Cardiac American Safety Programs and Training, Inc. EMT Advanced/Cardiac - Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Pediatric Advanced Life Support $2,795.00  23 weeks Evenings/Weekends 345 (estimated) N in-person Providence, RI Students for this program must have an active NREMT License and a State issued Emergency Medical Technician license. EMT Advanced/Cardiac is recognized only in Rhode Island. https://www.schoolofamericansafety.org/ info@asptems.com
Emergency Medical Technician Emergency Medical Technician American Safety Programs and Training, Inc. EMT-B Registered Emergency Medical Technician. American Heart Association’s Basic Life Support certification. $975.00  14 weeks Evenings/Weekends 180 N hybrid Providence, RI   prepares you for an entry-level EMT license (used to be called EMT-basic); *DLT pays up to $7,500 of total program costs for WIOA participants https://www.schoolofamericansafety.org/ info@asptems.com
Emergency Medical Technician EMT- Cardiac American Safety Programs and Training, Inc. Certificate $2,190.00      - - in-person Providence, RI EMT Basic *DLT pays up to $7,500 of total program costs for WIOA participants https://www.schoolofamericansafety.org/ info@asptems.com
Emergency Medical Technician Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Training for High School Students Aquidneck Island Adult Learning Certificate; AHA Basic Life Support CPR $0.00  - Evenings - N in-person Newport, RI Must be 16, and have a license. RIDOH approved course, Learn to provide immediate lifesaving care to patients who access the EMS system. Prepares student to become licensed as a nationally certified EMR. Live classroom lecture and hands on lab/clinical sessions http://newportcommunityschool.org/ncs/ aialc@newportcommunityschool.org
Emergency Medical Technician Advanced Emergency Medical Technician - Cardiac Certification Community College of Rhode Island - Division of Workforce Partnerships Certificate FREE 13 weeks Evenings/ Weekends 180 hours Y in-person Warwick, RI CPR for Healthcare Providers, NREMT EMT certification, RI EMT licensure Prepares students to provide pre-hospital assessment and care for patients of all ages with a variety of medical conditions and traumatic injuries. Areas of study include: introduction to emergency medical services systems, roles and responsibilities of AEMTs, anatomy and physiology, medical emergencies, trauma, special considerations for working in the pre-hospital setting and providing patient transportation. https://www.ccri.edu/workforce/workforce/healthcare/AdvancedEmergencyMe… lgerman@ccri.edu
Emergency Medical Technician Emergency Medical Technician Foster Ambulance Corps EMT -   Evenings -   in person Foster, RI   Foster Ambulance Corps was established in 1970 and is a volunteer EMS organization serving the town of Foster, RI. We respond to approximately 600 calls a year with our two advance life support rescues. Our team consists of drivers, emergency medical responders and emergency medical technicians.  Members range in age from junior (under 18) to 70+ and come from all walks of life. We are always accepting new members and will provide any level of training. https://fosterambulancecorps.org/ (401) 647-0498
Emergency Medical Technician Emergency Medical Technician Ozga EMS Training Certificate - EMT $775 in person / $1,100 online 4 months Day, Evening and online 160hrs N online hybrid Johnston and Hope Valley , RI High School Diploma or GED Provide Rhode Island (RI) EMT-Basic classes/programs and EMT online hybrid classes for obtaining the National Registry EMT (NREMT) certification. Also offer EMT Refresher courses. We accept out of state (CT and MA)students as well. https://www.emt-classes-of-ri.com/ billozga@yahoo.com
Emergency Medical Technician Emergency Medical Technician University of Rhode Island Certificate - EMT $0.00  - - - - in-person Kingston, RI None Upon completion students are certified first responders, emergency vehicle operators, and/or emergency medical technicians.    
Emergency Medical Technician Emergency Medical Technician Westerly Ambulance Corps Certificate - EMT - - - - -   Westerly, RI None   https://www.westerlyambulance.org/ emsadministrator@westerlyambulance.org
Emergency Medical Technician EMS Training Westerly Education Center Certificate $7,893.00  4-Months Various 160-Hours Y In-person Westerly Education Center None Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, RI communities saw a significant decrease in the number of licensed Emergency Medical Service (EMS)  practitioners. Regretfully, the current EMS is not diverse; practitioners are predominantly white men. According to a survey of over 101,000 EMS professionals, the diversity is sparse. The ethnic profile of the practitioners reports that 85% are white, 5% are Hispanic/Latino, 5% are Black/African American, 2% are American Indian/Alaskan Native, 2% are Asian, and 1% are Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander. According to RI Department of Health, these proportions are lower in Rhode Island. With funding, The Workforce Innovation Partnership, can recruit, prepare, and train culturally diverse EMS practitioners and help them obtain employment so that we can reduce the patient care gap in EMS. https://www.westerlyedcenter.org/ed-overview/ info@westerlyedcenter.org
Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic Certificate in Emergency/Disaster Management Community College of Rhode Island   - 36 months Evenings - N in-person All CCRI Campuses High School Diploma or GED   https://catalog.ccri.edu/programs-study/health-sciences/emergency-disas…  
Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic Associate in Science (AS) Paramedic Technology New England Institute of Technology   $37,500.00  18 months Days/Evenings 100 Quarter Credits Y In-person East Greenwich, RI High School Diploma or GED Prepares students for a rewarding and in-demand career in emergency medicine. A mix of classroom and hands-on learning builds the skills needed for entry level opportunities caring for patients in ambulances, emergency rooms, and other healthcare settings. https://www.neit.edu/academics/associate-degrees/paramedic-technology-a… agrzybowski@neit.edu
Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic EMT/Paramedic Certificate (Credit Bearing) Roger Williams University - University College   $1,059.00  18 Months 2 evenings per week and 9AM-4PM on Saturdays 250 in hospital (30 credits)<br>200 riding with paramedic service Y In-person Providence, RI - The program prepares you to practice in the field through hands-on learning and lectures by instructors who’ve come face to face with these situations. Program completion allows you to become eligible for the National Registry of EMT’s Paramedic certification exam. This program currently holds a letter of recognition from CoAEMPS.    

Doula

Job Summary

Doulas provide physical, emotional, and informational support to individuals before, during, and after childbirth, helping improve birth outcomes and postpartum recovery.

Required Education / Training Summary

No formal education is required; certification programs are available for training in childbirth and postpartum care.

Direct Support Professional (Nursing/Direct Care)

Job Summary

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. 

Required Education / Training Summary

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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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 Professional (Behavioral & Mental Health)

Job Summary

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. 

Required Education / Training Summary

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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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 Worker (Nursing/Direct Care)

Job Summary

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. 

Required Education / Training Summary

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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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 Worker (Behavioral Health)

Job Summary

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. 

Required Education / Training Summary

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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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  

Behavioral Health Case Manager

Job Summary

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

Required Education / Training Summary

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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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
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

Advanced Practice Nursing (or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse/Nurse Practitioner)

Job Summary

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.

Required Education / Training Summary

People starting in this career usually have:

  • Master's degree
  • No work experience
  • No on-the-job training

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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
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

ABA Therapist

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Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapists use behavioral principles to help individuals with developmental challenges, particularly autism, improve social, communication, and learning skills.

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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
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