By Josh Hall (Twitter: @Vancan19)

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RDP can now offer 5 new micro-credentials

Sep 28, 2022 | 4:08 PM

Red Deer Polytechnic has been granted the ability to offer five new micro-credentials.

Over the next 24 months, RDP’s Extended Education department will begin to offer the following micro-credential programs:

• Complex Care and Patient Navigator (launching 2022/23) – this unique program in Alberta will provide individuals with the skills and knowledge to assist patients and their families in understanding the interconnected healthcare systems. In this emerging field, Patient Navigators support the effective, efficient and equitable use of health care resources using a patient-focused framework
• Classroom Support Aide (launching 2022/23) – this four-month micro-credential prepares individuals to collaborate with educators and to help support learners in the classroom with literacy and numeracy skills, and additional needs. This micro-credential provides a pathway into Red Deer Polytechnic’s Educational Assistant Certificate Program.
• Statistical Consultant (launching 2023/24) – prepares learners to understand and interpret data, and effectively communicate about it in a variety of sectors.
• Photovoltaic Systems: Design and Install (launching 2023/24) – this micro-credential is designed to equip journeyperson electricians and electrical engineers with the operating theory and safety requirements to design, install and maintain effective solar-generation systems.
• Substance and Addictions Support Worker (launching 2023/24) – provides individuals with the competencies to recognize symptoms in at-risk individuals, to provide support and to assist with accessing appropriate care for those with addictions.

“We are excited to expand our breadth of programming in the micro-credential space and are appreciative of the support from the Ministry of Advanced Education to develop and launch new micro-credentials at Red Deer Polytechnic,” says Kylie Thomas, Vice President Academic and Provost.

“These micro-credentials increase opportunities for learners and the workforce to evolve their skills in their current profession or to prepare them to embark on a new career path. Micro-credentials are a means to upskill and reskill for today’s labour market.”

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The polytechnic adds that these micro-credentials are all connected to in-demand sectors.

“The five new Red Deer Polytechnic micro-credentials incorporate the pillars contained within the Government of Alberta’s Recovery Plan,” adds Thomas. “These micro-credentials will help to address labour market demands, to strengthen the province’s workforce, and to contribute to the economic growth of the province in diverse ways.”

More information about credentials will be shared by RDP in the near future at rdpolytech.ca.