Rhode Island’s Health System Transformation Program

***Medical Assistant Training

Workforce Development Hub
Professional Studies and Continuing Education

• Training in clinical, clerical and administrative skills including HIPPA, first aid, CPR, reception, scheduling, medical terminology, charting, testing and basic pharmacology. 720 training hours (30hrs/week for 24 weeks) and 120 hour minimum internship.
• CCS and CPR Certification
• Eligibility Requirements: Applicants 18 years or older, who have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Unemployed, underemployed, and dislocated workers
• Students who are motivated to learn new skills and secure employment

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• Specialized program for ESOL speakers which combines ESOL support and additional English language instruction as well as training in clinical, clerical and administrative skills including HIPPA, first aid, CPR, reception, scheduling, medical terminology, charting, testing and basic pharmacology. 720 training hours (30hrs/week for 24 weeks) and 120 hour minimum internship.
• CCS and CPR Certification
• Eligibility Requirements: Applicants 18 years or older with advanced ESOL skills, who have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Unemployed, underemployed, and dislocated workers
• Students who are motivated to learn new skills and secure employment

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• Public health sign language course that includes healthcare system knowledge and linguistic competency, integrates consumer-focused care as part of public healthcare teams, understanding of the intersection of justice, equity and social determinates of health and recognizes and addresses barriers to quality healthcare while applying evidence-based practices and ethical decision making. 9 month, 120 hours, 12 CEU’s, week-long residency
• CCS, 12 CEU’s

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• Portuguese/English Medical Interpreter Training course that includes US healthcare system knowledge, professional responsibility, interpreter ethics, cultural responsiveness, and medical terminology. Intensive practice of sight translation, consecutive and simultaneous interpretation. One semester, 120 hours.
• CCS, 12 CEU’s
• Eligibility requirement: advanced fluency in Portuguese and English

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***Behavioral Health Training Institute for
Education in Healthcare
(School of Business)

• 30-hour Certificate developed through employer partnerships introduces front-line healthcare workers to challenges, concepts and workplace applications of behavioral health
• CCS
• Eligibility Requirements: Incumbent worker at partner hospital/institution
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• 30-hour Certificate created for front-line staff to develop behavioral health knowledge and skills with orientation to behavioral health including challenges, concepts and workplace application.
• CCS
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• Provides entry level training for CHWs. Builds knowledge and skills in 9-competency areas.
• CCS
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• Supplemental training for certified CHWs builds knowledge and skills in core competency areas established by RICB and RIDOH. Applicable to CHWs across the
•  health care workforce
• CCS
• Eligibility Requirements: Practicing CHW
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• Entry level curriculum in knowledge and skills to prepare specialized case managers and other direct service roles with the HIV/AIDS community
• CCS
• Eligibility Requirements: Practicing CHW
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• Builds knowledge and skills in communication, team building, change, project and financial, quality improvement, employee engagement and performance measurement. 
• Interactive training utilizes case studies, interactive role playing, brainstorming and self-assessment of leadership qualities/skills and development of a self-improvement plan. 
• Program consists of 30 contact hours or 3.0 Continuing Education Unit
• CCS
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• Knowledge and skills to work with older adults in areas of aging and society, healthy aging, and memory care Specialized training for community health workers and other direct care workers. Requires 72 contact hours or 7.2 Continuing Education Units 
• CCS
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Interdisciplinary Studies for Assessment and Treatment of Trauma

Professional Continuing Education & Licensing
(School of Social Work)
 

• Concentration on trauma-informed assessment, treatment and evaluation models, incorporating discussions of NCTSN’s Twelve Core Concepts of Trauma.
• CCS, 72 CEU credits: 1 class/month over 12-months
• Eligibility Requirements: Open to professionals at Master’s level and above of all degrees

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• Five course program to become nursing home administrator, 15 credits
• CUS
• Eligibility Requirements: A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
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• Currently being updated by the RI Department of Education
• Certificate through the Rhode Island Department of Education
• Eligibility Requirements: TBA
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• Preparation for entry level practice, and knowledge-based, value-informed education to improve social conditions and individual’s well-being. Work with oppressed groups; alleviate injustice, discrimination and poverty; create social policies and resources to meet basic human needs, enhance quality of life; create accessible, accountable programs; deliver quality helping services to those needing assistance, support
• CUS, 19 credit hours and a field experience
• Eligibility Requirements: TBA
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• Interdisciplinary, 6-course program Provides systematic grounding in study of aging
• CUS, Requirements for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education students are the same; on program completion, non-matriculating or graduate students receive a certificate in Gerontology, 21-23 credit hours plus practicum/field experience
• Eligibility Requirements: Open to undergraduate, graduate and continuing education students
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• Multidisciplinary degree program for careers in public health. Training for entry-level positions developing, implementing, and evaluating culturally responsive public health interventions. Three concentrations: Health and Aging, Public Health Promotion and Women’s Health
• BS, Completion of 120 credits and 10 credit internship to graduate, Graduate study and professional certification may also be pursued
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• Understanding of health systems and health education and promotion including concepts fundamental to community and public health promotion, methods for locating and using epidemiological data, epidemiological study designs, and theories and methods of communication of health information in health advocacy
• Minor, 18-20 credits (total of 6 courses)
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• Multidisciplinary degree provides training for supervisory/entry-level health care careers and/or preparation for graduate education. Cross-disciplinary study in Healthcare Administration, Management, Nursing, Arts and Sciences
• BS, Completion of 120 credits, capstone project and 3 credit internship
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• Courses in healthcare systems, organizations, ethics and management
• Minor, 21-24 credits (total of 7 courses)
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Health Education
Health and Physical Education
(Feinstein School of Education and Human Development)

• Prepares for teaching essential skills necessary to adopt and support health enhancing behaviors in grades K-12. Prepares teacher candidates in health content areas, and planning, implementation and assessment of health education curricula
• BS, Health Education:120 Credits, 25 hours community service experience, portfolio – preparing to teach and student teaching experience 
• BS, Health and Physical Education (Double Major) 135 credits not including 8 foreign language credits if needed, 25 hours community service experience, portfolio – preparing to teach and student teaching experience
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• Includes a common core of cognate courses in biology, chemistry, health education, math, philosophy, psychology and sociology. Choice of four concentrations: Dental Hygiene Completion ◦Human Services ◦Medical Laboratory Sciences ◦Respiratory Therapy Completion
• BS, A minimum of 120 credit hours, with a minimum of 45 credit hours taken at RIC. Of the 45 credit hours, a minimum of 15 credit hours must be in the major
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• Runs in partnership with Lifespan Hospital System. All students begin at RIC as Medical Imaging Intended Major. 
• BS, Choice of 6 concentrations which lead to certification in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Nuclear Medicine Technology (NMT) or Radiologic Technology (RT) A minimum of 120 credit hours, with a minimum of 45 credit hours taken at RIC. Of the 45 credit hours, a minimum of 15 credit hours must be in the major
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• Careers for graduate study in fields related to behavior/brain function. Career options in biotechnology, medicine, pharmaceutical and/or medical industry, public health, research or teaching, when combined with degrees in psychology, biology, chemistry, computer science, etc.
• Minor, 24 credit hours
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• Extension of the liberal arts major in Psychology encompassing five professional development courses (two of which are in Nursing)
• BS, 68 credit hours in the major plus prior required classes
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• Provides basic understanding of speech, language and hearing. Per American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), core courses are prerequisites for advanced degree in speech-language pathology or audiology
• BA, A minimum of 120 credits, with a minimum of 30 taken at Rhode Island College. Of the 30 credits, a minimum of 15 must be in the major
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• This Teacher Preparation program offers a BS degree and option of a coaching minor
• BS, 81 credits in specialization plus general required classes, multiple practicums and capstone student teaching
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• Interdisciplinary, 6-course program leads to a Minor or Certificate in Gerontology
• Minor, 21-26 credit hours and field experience
• Requirements for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education students are the same; on program completion, undergraduate matriculating students are awarded a Minor
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• Baccalaureate Program integrates arts and sciences with nursing theory to provide a framework for professional practice in four years. Students admitted to RIC intending to major in nursing, then apply to Zvart Onanian School of Nursing for admission to the BSN program
• BSN, 80 credit hours for major and students must meet the minimum residency requirement of 45 credits and 120 credits for graduation, as well as the General Education requirements.
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• BSN for second degree candidates builds on first baccalaureate degree to include cognate and required nursing courses. Individualized plans of study prepared upon application to RIC. 
• BSN, Candidates admitted to RIC intending to major in nursing, then apply to Zvart Onanian School of Nursing for admission to BSN program
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The RN to BSN Program is undergoing a program review.

• Provides concepts and skills for social work practice in agencies, schools, hospitals and community centers. Serve populations such as elderly, children and families, people experiencing mental illness, trauma, and/or substance use disorders, working to change systemic and environmental challenges that create their individual difficulties
• BSW, A minimum of 120 credit hours, with a minimum of 45 credit hours taken at RIC. Of the 45 credit hours, a minimum of 15 credit hours must be in the major and includes a 450 hour placement in an approved internship
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• Provides foundation in education, social work, non-profit studies and a student-chosen minor. Work with children and youth in community centers; justice and probation; after-school/summer programs, health, wellness, sports; arts, theatre, music; youth ministry, K-12 & higher education
• BA, Minimum of 73 credit hours in the major and a minimum of 120 credit hours, with a minimum of 45 credit hours taken at RIC. Of the 45 credit hours, a minimum of 15 credit hours must be in the major, and includes internship.
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• Exploration of scientific aspects of fitness, health and wellness including the study anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology; administer/evaluate health screenings and assessments; prescribe exercise for diverse populations. Work in corporate fitness and wellness sites, rehabilitation facilities and community health agencies
• BS, Minimum of 85 credit hours in major and a minimum of 120 credit hours, with a minimum of 45 credit hours taken at RIC. Of the 45 credit hours, a minimum of 15 credit hours must be in the major (12 of which must be at the 300- or 400-level). Includes internship
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• Design, implement, and evaluate health education and promotion programs in community, public health and school settings. Health education/promotion knowledge and skills; leadership skills in health equity and social justice to support healthy outcomes
• M.Ed, 36-37 credit hours (Note: does not lead to teacher certification)
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• MA in Counseling (Educational Psychology concentration) This is not a terminal degree and does not meet requirements for certification as a school psychologist
• MA, 30 credit hours and written examination by the Department
   

• Masters program qualifies students to become licensed mental health counselors
• MS, 60 credit program
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• Health care management and policy careers in private/public sectors: public health, hospitals, long-term care, home/community-based care and health insurance. Focus on leadership, performance improvement, organizational theory/behavior, health care finance and law, with internship 
• MS, 50-52 credits hours for the regular track, 38-40 credit hours for the accelerated program.
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• Education for diverse and expanded roles of Adult/ Gerontology Acute Nurse Practitioner, Adult/Gerontology Acute Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Anesthesia and Population/Public Health Nursing
• MSN
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• Prepares advanced practice nurses as leaders and clinical scholars. Negotiate and influence the health care system to improve outcomes of individuals, systems, and populations
• DNP, 36 credit hours
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• With education, training and advocacy, graduates are committed to achieving social and economic justice in accordance with the NASW Code of Ethics
• MSW, 62 credit hours of classroom and fieldwork
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• The intent of the CGS-Trauma is to increase capacity for graduate social work interns to incorporate trauma-informed knowledge into their practices thus improving outcomes when trauma-sensitive interventions are required
• CGS, 19 credit hours of classroom and internship
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• The intent of the CGS-IBHT is to enhance provider understanding of how to function as part of an interprofessional team, understand social determinants of health, and develop competencies in engaging and supporting clients across a range of health conditions.
• CGS, 15 credit hours of classroom and 300 hours of internship each semester (600 total for the year) in a primary care setting functioning as a behavioral health clinician.
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• 2020-21 Workshops: Clinical Skills, Diversity and Ethics. Educational experiences to
• assist practitioners in improving skills and knowledge and skills to meet current needs and interests of the social work community 
• CE and Licensing, NASWRI authorized SSW Social Work CEU
• Eligibility Requirements:
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