Education and Training
RaisingHealth offers free community workshops, English as a Second Language (ESOL) Classes, and one-on-one education on topics ranging from disease management and prevention to healthcare access.
English as a Second Language (ESOL) Classes
Communicating in English is fundamental to understanding your immigrant rights, improving your relationship with your healthcare provider, and learning how to advocate for yourself. We offer English as a Second Language (ESOL) classes between September and June, over the course of three semesters in the fall, winter and spring.
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In addition to English language skills, you will also learn about your rights, prepare for your citizenship exam, and build community with a diverse student group. This program is offered at no cost, including class supplies, with support from NYC Department of Youth & Community Development.
We are still accepting students. Certificates of completion will be provided after 100 completed class hours.
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To be eligible, you must be:
• Age 18 or older by the start of the school year
• An NYC resident, preferably within the 11220 and 11232 zip code
• Committed to remaining in the program until June 2022 -
• Low Beginner Class A: [DATES]
• Low Beginner Class B: [DATES]
• High Beginner: [DATES]
• Low Intermediate: [DATES]
• High Intermediate: [DATES]
• Advanced: [DATES]
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RaisingHealth provides conversation classes throughout the year that enable students to practice their English with other students, while discussing topics ranging from every day life to current events.
To sign up for classes, register here.
Health Literacy Workshops
From health access to immigrant rights, our workshops cover a wide range of topics and are offered for free. Workshops are offered in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, Chinese, and Arabic, and may be coordinated with an associated health screening or activity.
Please check our Program Calendar for upcoming workshops and educational programs.
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Immigrant Health Access Options
Know Your Immigrant Rights
Federal, State and City Immigration Policies
NYC and NYS Immigrant Resources
Diabetes Management and Prevention
Preserving Your Vision: Indications for Eye Health
Exercising Your Brain: Brain Health and Dementia Prevention
Job Readiness
Basic Lifesaving Skills: Hands-Only CPR
Mental Health First Aid
COVID-19 and You,
And more
Digital Literacy Classes
During the summer, we offer computer and cell phone use classes for beginner to intermediate level users. View our calendar to see upcoming digital literacy classes. up.
Students learn how to use a computer and cellphone for essential functions like emails, writing documents, and paying bills. Students may opt to bring their own devices or use one provided by the program.
Storytelling Classes
In partnership with Gungho Projects, our ESL classes give students the opportunity to use theater to enhance their public speaking skills. Sound exciting? Watch the video to see an example.
Our Beliefs, June 2022 | Watch video on YouTube
Here We Are, June 2021 | Watch video on YouTube
In partnership with Target Margin Theater, the Here and Now podcast features discussions with community members and their personal stories— documenting the experience of living in the community and what it means to be a newcomer.
Professional Certifications
All of the RaisingHealth trainings lead to national certification and meet most, if not all, licensure, board certification, and other authorization guidelines. Certifications are valid for two years unless otherwise stated.
We provide a full portfolio of training programs for those interested in healthcare certifications and professions:
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5.5 hour Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification course
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4.5 hour certification course on a variety of medical, trauma, and environmental emergencies.
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