Are you considering a career in healthcare but overwhelmed by all that goes into preparing? This course helps students clarify their career goals, understand prerequisites, and gain insight into the application process for health professional programs.

In this course, students will virtually meet with 6 health & health care employers known for hiring URI interns & full-time employees, explore their career interests and workplace values, identify the skills needed to achieve their goals, build their Resume, Cover Letter & LinkedIn profile, and practice interviewing skills in a Mock Interview.

This course will help each student develop a resume and professional communication skills, identify jobs and internships related to their major, build a LinkedIn profile, learn how to effectively apply and interview for positions, navigate a virtual interview, and benefit from one-on-one coaching that’s customized based on their unique needs and interests.

Students in this course will build their professional brand utilizing the CliftonStrengths assessment.

Individual, family and community health concerns throughout the lifespan.

Intimate romantic and family relationships are explored across the life span.

Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders.

Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders.