OUTREACH PROGRAMS

1. OUTREACH PROGRAMS RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE

2. Contact Information TRACEY CLARKEENGLISH401 456 8902tclarke@ric.edu ADRIANA OROZCO SPANISH 401 456 4754 aorozco@ric.edu

3. Outreach Programs:Rhode Island College Adult Education - Training Programs for Professional Jobs and Careers in Rhode Island • Bookkeeping and Accounting Clerk • Medical Assisting • Social and Human Services Assistants • Community Health Worker • ESL - English as a Second Language Who is Eligible? •18 Years of age or Older with HS Diploma or Equivalent • Unemployed, Dislocated, Underemployed Workers • Students Motivated To Learn New Skills and Accept a Job Classes begin and run continuously.

4. TRAMATraining Responsible Adults to be Medical Assistants Comprehensive Training includes : • Medical Terminology • Basic Anatomy • Pharmaceuticals • Clinical Techniques • CPR and First Aid • Medical Office Skills • Alzheimer’s/Dementia Specific Training • Basic Billing and Coding Procedures •E-charting Training • Business Writing • Financial Literacy • Computer Skills — Microsoft Office (Word, Powerpoint) Internet, Keyboarding • Employability Skills: Applications, Resumes, Cover Letters, Job Search and Interviewing • Individual Employment Counseling with a Case Manager • Positive Attitude and a Healthy Approach to Each Student’s Career Path Minimum Number of Hours: • Training: 720 (30 hours per week for 24 weeks) Includes: • Internship: minimum 120 hrs

5. TRABACTraining Responsible Adults to be Bookkeeping and Accounting Clerks Comprehensive Training includes : • Introduction to Bookkeeping/Accounting (including introduction to Payroll Procedures, and Electronic Spreadsheet Application) • Financial Literacy • Business Math / Calculators • Computerized Accounting: QuickBooks • Business Writing/Communication • Computer Skills — Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint), Internet • Office Skills and Keyboarding • Internet, Communication, and Life-coping Skills • Green Business Practices • Employability Skills: Applications, Resumes, Cover Letters, Job Search and Interviewing • Individual Employment Counseling and Life Coping Skills with a Case Manager • Positive Attitude and a Healthy Approach to Each Student’s Career Path Minimum Number of Hours: • Training: 720 (30 hours per week for 24 weeks) Includes: • Internship: minimum 80 hrs

6. CERTIFICATE IN SOCIAL AND HUMAN SERVICES ASSISTANCE • The Social and Human Services Assistant Certification Program is designed specifically for students who are interested in preparing for entry level positions in the health and human services fields. • Students enrolled in the program can earn up to 17 college credits, along with the Social and Human Services Assistance Certificate, following their successful completion of the program. Both the certificate and the college credits will be issued by Rhode Island College and Rhode Island College Outreach Programs.

7. CERTIFICATE IN SOCIAL AND HUMAN SERVICES ASSISTANCE Comprehensive Training Includes: • Business Writing • Financial Literacy • Computer Skills — Microsoft Office (Word, Powerpoint) Internet, Keyboarding • Employability Skills: Applications, Resumes, Cover Letters, Job Search and Interviewing • Individual Employment Counseling with a Case Manager • Field Experience through Working Internship • Training: 418 hours Social and Human Services Assistance Certification Program is designed to: • Provide a high quality educational training and development program for entry level work in the human services field • Instill ethical responsibility for self, clients, and community • Prepare trainees for continued educational growth and development • Offer a 17-credit Certificate Program for those interested in an immediate occupation in direct service and possibly future study and career in social work • with a trained, ready-to-work frontline workforce

8. CHW Community Health Worker Certification Comprehensive Training Includes : • 6 weeks of classroom learning • 6 weeks of experiential learning through an internship. Topics covered include: • Overview of the Role and Responsibilities of a Community Health Worker • Skills for Working with Clients and Families • Skills Surrounding Cultural Competency • Language Access and Healthcare • Health Literacy and Effective Communication • Tools For Introducing Health Education for Behavior Change • Supporting Access to Services • Leadership Skills for Advocacy and Action • Employability Skills: Applications, Resumes, Cover Letters, Job Search and Interviewing • Individual Employment Counseling with a Case Manager • Positive Attitude and a Healthy Approach to Each Student’s Career Path • English as a Second Language (ESL) if necessary • Potential careers include intake, caseworker assistant, interpreter, patient advocate, patient navigator, health educators, home visitor, health promotion specialist • careers can be in hospitals, community health centers, free clinics, health plans, state health departments, educational institutions, and social service agencies. Number of Hours: • Training:150 Classroom Hours • Internship: minimum96 hrs. (Meets Monday-Thursday, 20 hrs per week)

9. English as a Second Language(ESL) andComputer Assisted English Language Learning (CAELL) The Computer Assisted English Language Learning program is designed to give adults whose first language is not English, the tools and foundation to communicate effectively in English. Various forms of technology are incorporated into the curriculum to enhance the classroom experience as well as giving students the opportunity to use different forms of media that they will use at work or in daily life. We provide our students with the necessary literacy and computer skills to function in their roles as learners,parents, workers, and consumers. The duration of the course is 12 weeks and is offered year round. • Day & Evening Classes Available

10. ADDITIONAL PROGRAMSMODIFIED AND NIGHT PROGRAMS TRABAC EVENING PLUS(Contextualized)Training TRABAC PLUS 30 weeks 30 hours per weekincludes internship, job search, and placement Remediation/Academic Support as Needed TRAMA PLUS 30 weeks 30 hours per weekincludes Internship and Job Search & Placement CPR Certification First Aid Remediation/Academic Support as Needed Training includes : • Introduction to Bookkeeping/Accounting • Introduction to Payroll Procedures • Adding Machine Proficiency • Computerized Accounting: QuickBooks • Computer Skills — Microsoft Office Minimum Number of Hours: • Training: 144 (9 hours per week for 16 weeks) • Internship Available • Workshop: Resume Writing and Interview Skills

11. Contact Information Tracey ClarkeEnglish401 456 8902tclarke@ric.edu Adriana Orozco Spanish 401 456 4754 aorozco@ric.edu