The aim of BST-R is to review and build on previously gained knowledge and skills from BST through theoretical and practical training. This BST-R training shall enable participants to support and care for themselves and others working in the industry by possessing the knowledge and skills of first aid, working at heights, manual handling, fire awareness, sea survival and in case of an emergency, to be able to evacuate, rescue and provide appropriate first aid to casualties. 

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) training is a comprehensive experience for workplace professionals looking to learn critical life-saving skills, including High-quality CPR (adult, child, infant), AED usage, and Team Dynamics. This course prepares you to provide immediate aid to cardiac and breathing emergencies to improve survival rates.

This course includes hands‑on, in‑person training with licensed instructors and an official AHA course completion card.

Do you want to improve your reading, writing, and math skills or to prepare for the GED/HiSET exams, college, training or improved job opportunities? Then this free of cost opportunity is for you! Fall River Adult Education offers flexible options designed to help you meet your goals. Classes are small in size and are offered during the day and evening.

You must be a resident of Massachusetts, Bristol County or be collecting unemployment from the state of Massachusetts to participate.

Each student receives 

• personal attention from instructors
• technology assistance
• education advising
• career planning assistance
• optional tutoring support
• other services offered to students of Bristol Community College

Students and graduates can access free college courses through our transition to college services.

If you require an accomodation for the initial intake exam due to a documented disability, please call us directly at 774-357-2373 to schedule your test.

Click here to register for an upcoming Adult Education Placement Test session, then check your email for important information. 

For assistance, contact Lorie Charron, Education Advisor, at 774-357-2373 or email Lorie.Charron@bristolcc.edu.

The aims of Sea Survival Initial Training are to give, by theoretical and practical training, participants the ability to act safely and responsibly and to take the correct preventive actions in all aspects of offshore operations from shore to installation vessel (or WTG) and vice versa. This is both during normal operations and in an offshore wind energy environment emergency.

Course Description:

AHA HeartCode BLS Hands-On Skills Session

Course Training Site: TS34292

Pre-requisite: You must print out and bring your online course completion certificate to this hands-on skills session.

After completing the online portion of the HeartCode BLS Course, you must complete a hands-on skills session with an AHA approved CPR Instructor to obtain a course completion card.

Upon successful completion of this hands-on session and skills testing, you will receive your BLS Provider eCard. 

The course completion card is included in the course fee.

Get Up Safe is a unique heave compensated lifting solution that has been specifically designed to transfer personnel between Crew Transfer Vessels and the main external platform of an offshore wind turbine. 

GUS systems are activated and operated from the CTV via a wireless remote control and use integrated sensors to monitor vessel movement and instruct the hoist to take-in or pay-out line to maintain a safe distance between the person being transferred and the vessel deck.

Training in accordance with this Basic Safety Training will enable participants to support and care for themselves and others working in the industry by possessing the knowledge and skills of first aid, working at height, manual handling, fire awareness, sea survival and in case of an emergency, to be able to evacuate, rescue and provide appropriate first aid to casualties. 

Course DescriptionThe American Heart Association (AHA) utilizes blended learning for instructor training. After completing the BLS Instructor Essentials & Core online, attend a structured in-class session with an AHA Faculty member. This session will cover skills proficiency, equipment setup, teaching philosophies, course compliance, and remediation. 

Questions: email Scott Kruger at scott.kruger@bristolcc.edu