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LIP Sprints

LIP Sprints are designed for learners who want to “run at full speed over a short distance.” These fast, focused learning opportunities allow you to earn credit through a simplified, pre-structured format.

On this page, you’ll find approved LIP Sprint applications —programs and learning experiences that College Unbound faculty have already reviewed and approved for credit. Each Sprint offers a clear structure and guided reflection process to help you quickly demonstrate your learning and connect it to your degree pathway.

Use this form to submit.

Certifications & Licenses

Certified Community Health Worker
(EXAMPLE: https://health.ri.gov/communities/about/workers/)

Power and Difference & Individual and Group Dynamics

Approved for: 3 CH of Power and Difference + 6 CH of Individual & Group Dynamics at the 300 level
To earn this credit, please do the following: Document and reflect upon what you learned through the process of qualifying to be a Certified Community Health Worker. Please note: If you have already received transfer credit for the learning required for this certification, the total credit award will be reduced. SPECIFY THE STATE YOY ARE CERTIFIED IN.
If you have questions about this, please email lips@collegeunbound.edu
Date approved: 11.8.21

Certified Peer Recovery Specialist
(EXAMPLE: https://bhddh.ri.gov/substance-useaddiction/provider-and-professional-information/certification-training-and-licensure)

Individual and Group Dynamics

Approved for: 4 CH of Individual & Group Dynamics at the 300 level
To earn this credit, please do the following: Document and reflect upon what you learned through the process of qualifying to be a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist. Please note: If you have already received transfer credit for the learning required for this certification, the total credit award will be reduced. SPECIFY THE STATE YOY ARE CERTIFIED IN. If you have questions about this, please email lips@collegeunbound.edu.

Nursing Assistant License (CNA)
(EXAMPLE: https://health.ri.gov/licenses/detail.php?id=232)

Individual and Group Dynamics

Approved for: 6 CH of Individual & Group Dynamics at the 200 level.
Please note: If you have already received transfer credit for the learning required for your CNA license, the total credit award will be reduced. If you have questions about this, please email lips@collegeunbound.edu
To earn this credit, please do the following: Document and reflect upon what you learned through the process of qualifying to be a CNA. If you are licensed in a state other than RI, SPECIFY THE STATE YOU ARE CERTIFIED IN.
Date approved: 11.8.21

Teaching Assistant Qualification
(Example: https://www.ride.ri.gov/teachersadministrators/othertoolsinformatio/teacherassistants.aspx#1288665-teacher-assistant-program-standards)

Individual and Group Dynamics

PA Highly Qualified Exam (Example https://www.philasd.org/jobs/wp-content/uploads/sites/47/2019/06/FINAL-Highly-Qualified-Study-Guide.pdf)
Approved for: 3 CH of Individual & Group Dynamics at the 200 level
To earn this credit, please do the following: Document and reflect upon what you learned through the process of qualifying to be a Teaching Assistant. Please note: If you have already received transfer credit for the learning required for this qualification, the total credit award will be reduced. SPECIFY THE STATE YOU ARE CERTIFIED IN. If you have questions about this, please email lips@collegeunbound.edu
Date approved: 11.8.21

CPR / First Aid Training Certificate

Approved for: 1 CH Approved for Scientific Reasoning & Experimental Method at the 300 level
Scientific Reasoning & Experimental Method
To earn this credit, please do the following: Document and reflect upon what you learned through the process of becoming CPR/First Aid certified. Please note: If you have already received transfer credit for the learning required for this qualification, the total credit award will be reduced. If you have questions about this, please email lips@collegeunbound.edu
Date approved: 3/28/23

Getting published!

If your Writing for Change OpEd or something else that you wrote or recorded has been selected for publication, you can earn 1 LIP credit in either Creative Expression or Written Communication with this LIP sprint. Congratulations on getting your work out there!

Early Childhood Educator

Individual and Group Dynamics

Approved for: 3 CH of Individual & Group Dynamics at the 200 level
To earn this credit, please do the following: Document and reflect upon what you learned through the process of qualifying to be an Early Childhood Educator. Please note: If you have already received transfer credit for the learning required for this qualification, the total credit award will be reduced. If you have questions about this, please email lips@collegeunbound.edu
Date approved: 8/1/25

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