CCRI’s Division of Workforce Partnerships is committed to developing demand-driven
training that prepares Rhode Islanders for today's challenging healthcare landscape.
These courses are geared specifically to current employees of the state’s Home and
Community Based Service (HCBS) providers, including CNAs, nursing professionals, social
workers, home health aides, community health workers (CHWs), case workers and the
managers that lead them.
Employers interested in holding any one of the below classes for their employees may
complete the Open-Enrollment Inquiry Form to request more information about pricing
and scheduling.
Open-Enrollment Inquiry Form
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) - 8 hours, in-person
In this nationally recognized 8-hour in-person course, students will learn about early-stage
mental illnesses and mental health crises, and how to assist a person with a history
of mental health disorders or longer-term mental health problems. Learn the skills
to provide early intervention and mental health emergency prevention, to prevent or
lessen future incidents and improve outcomes for your clients. This program leads
to a nationally recognized credential from the National Council for Mental Well-Being
and may count towards continuing education requirements in some professions.
Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) - 7 hours, in-person or virtual
The course provides a general awareness and understanding of the determinants of health,
helps students assess these determinants, and provides guidance on how to assist patients
by offering them resources. Classes are held in person at all of CCRI’s campuses across
the state; virtual options are also available. Employers wishing to enroll 15 or more
employees may host a class onsite or request a virtual course format. Seven (7) CEUs
are available to nursing professionals and social workers.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) for Healthcare Professionals - 7 hours, in-person
or virtual
Students will gain an awareness of systems of oppression, and the concepts of equity
and inclusion. Instructors will discuss the competencies needed to create and work
on a diverse team with an array of lived experiences ably serving a diverse clientele.
Healthcare Data & Reporting - 15 hours, virtual
Students will gain healthcare-specific data literacy skills, such as cleaning, analyzing
and reporting on data and trends using MicroSoft Excel.
Management and Leadership for Healthcare Employees - 24 hours, in-person or hybrid
Management and Leadership for Healthcare Employees is a new and exciting course that
equips new supervisors and emerging leaders with the skills to be successful managers
within HCBS settings.