Cardio-Respiratory
Care
Clinical Laboratory Technology
- CLAB
Phlebotomy
Certificate
Radiography
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Certificate Program
Magnetic
Resonance Imaging Certificate Program
Renal Dialysis Technology
Certificate
Dental Assisting
Dental Hygiene
Occupational
Therapy Assistant
Physical Therapist
Assistant
Therapeutic Massage
About CCRI Health Career Programs:
Accreditation:
CCRI Health Programs are nationally accredited by profession-specific
credentialing agencies.
Health Professions Careers at CCRI:
The Division of Health and Rehabilitative Sciences offers programs
which prepare students for the following health professions.* Individuals
who want to know more about a particular health career are encouraged
to contact the program director regarding shadowing opportunities. Career
information specific to health careers can be found online or under
program listings.
| Clinical Laboratory
Technician |
|
Occupational Therapy
Assistant |
| Dental Assistant Phlebotomist |
|
Dental Hygienist Physical
Therapist Assistant |
| Emergency Medical Technician |
|
Respiratory Therapist |
| Licensed Practical
Nurse |
|
Radiologic Technologist |
| Massage Therapist |
|
Renal Dialysis Technician
(Hemodialysis Technician) |
| Associate Degree, RN
|
|
Special Procedures
Technologist:
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) |
| Physical Therapist
Assistant |
|
|
*ref. Dictionary of Occupational Titles (D.O.T.), vol. 1-2, 4th ed.
Rev. 1991
Technical Standards:
Each program has developed technical standards to assist interested
applicants and continuing students to understand the tasks which a person
working in that job would typically be expected to perform. The D.O.T.
categorizes physical work levels as Sedentary, Light, Medium, Heavy,
Very Heavy. The occupational titles listed here fit the Light or Medium
work definitions.
Accommodation:
Students in the health programs with a documented need for reasonable
accommodation are encouraged to contact the Office of Disability Services
for Students as early as possible. This will help ensure that reasonable
accommodations are provided in a timely manner. See
Disability
Services for Students.
Admission Requirements:
Specific admission requirements may vary from program to program.
However, the following are basic requirements for all programs in the
Health and Rehabilitative Sciences division:
- Completed application form
- High school transcript or general equivalency diploma (GED)
on file
- Satisfactory completion of program admission requirements (*)
(*) See specific program listings. Note: The Ultrasound and MRI
certificate programs require ARRT certification or permission
Application:
Applicants to the health programs at CCRI are encouraged to submit
an application to the program of their choice as early as possible.
Admission is on a first-come first-served basis once applications are
complete. Note that some programs may have spring or summer start dates.
See Admissions Information.
Initial acceptance will be for General Studies
until program requirements are met. Interested candidates are encouraged
to apply to their program of choice at any time. Admission to specific
health programs is considered after an official high school transcript
or general equivalency diploma (GED) is on file and program admission
requirements have been satisfactorily completed.
Application checklist:
- Submit application for program of choice
- New students: Request that official copy of transcript from
your high school or GED be forwarded to CCRI Office of Enrollment
Services. Include date of graduation.
- Transfer students: request official college transcript be
forwarded to CCRI Office of Enrollment Services ; send written
request with your application for credit transfer toward the
program to which you are applying.
- Complete college-wide placement testing.
- Complete admission requirements for program of choice.
Academic Progress:
For most programs, students must maintain a 2.0 GPA while in the
program. PHTA, OCTA & TMSG students must achieve a grade of 75 percent.
Students who do not maintain the expected level of academic progress
will become program dismissals.
Program faculty reserve the right to require withdrawal of any student
from the program or to refuse reinstatement based on the student�s academic,
clinical or professional performance.
Advanced Standing/Challenge Examinations:
Applicants with previous education or experience who wish to discuss
advanced standing or challenge specific courses should contact the Department
Chairperson or Program Director for information.
Background Check:
Students will be required to have a criminal background check through
the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI). In compliance with requirements
for clinical agencies, anyone who has been convicted of a felony may
be unable to attend clinical/field experience. No incident or probation
must have occurred within the past 5 years. Further, applicants convicted
of a felony will need to comply with state licensure requirements from
the Rhode Island Department of Health. For more information, contact
the department chairperson.
CPR Certification:
All students in the health programs must maintain current certification
in American Heart Association - CPR for Healthcare Providers with AED.
Certification is valid for two years. HEAL 0200 - CPR for Healthcare
Providers meets the requirement. Students must provide proof of AHA
CPR certification to the department as part of health record documentation
per program policies.*
*See program for details: DAST, DHYG, DMSC, MLTC, MRIC, Nursing (LPNU,
ADNU), OCTA, PHLE, PHTA, RENL, RESP, TMSG, XRAY
Health Insurance:
Health insurance is not provided by the college or field placements.
Students are strongly encouraged to obtain health insurance coverage.
Health Record:
Students accepted into the health programs must submit complete health
records in order to begin the clinical/technical courses. The health
record requires a physical exam and specific documentation showing vaccination
and immunity. See program policies for more detail on when health records
are due. Students without complete health records will not be allowed
to start clinical rotations/field placements.
All students in the health programs are required to take the Hepatitis
B series of three vaccinations*. Applicants are encouraged to begin
the Hepatitis B series as soon as possible and provide documentation
of vaccinations as they are given.
Reinstatement:
Reinstatement in the health programs is not automatic and is based
on space availability. Priority is given to students in good academic
standing at the time of withdrawal. Students wishing to be readmitted
must meet the following criteria:
- Submit a letter of intent to the Department Chairperson
and Program Director at least one semester prior to the expected
date of readmittance.
- Have a 2.00 cumulative average or better.
- Meet with the Department Chairperson and Program Director.
- Students who are program dismissals may request reinstatement
one time only. Students who are dismissed from the program for
academic reasons a second time may not return to the program.
Students who do not follow the recommended sequence may delay
their graduation date.
- Students returning to the Nursing Program may be required
to repeat previous course work and be approved by the Scholastic
Standing Committee. (See Nursing,
for specific reinstatement information. )
Transportation:
Students are responsible for transportation to all clinical/technical
experiences on and off campus.
Uniforms & Equipment:
Students are responsible for purchasing necessary equipment and/or
uniforms if applicable.
*Unless there are medical or religious reasons against it. Contact
the department chair.
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