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Medical Interpreting
with Transfluenci LLC
Class Dates/Times: (all classes will be held online)
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 2/4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27, 3/4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27, 4/1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17; 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Class Description: Medical interpreters are in great demand both in-person and remotely by video or phone. Interpreters can elect to work for a hospital, school, or state agency, or as contractors with many agencies throughout the country. They can also elect to work remotely from home where they can work independently and make their own hours.
Open to all languages, this 60-hour program provides a working knowledge of medical interpreting, including standards of practice, ethics, HIPAA regulations, cultural competency, and medical terminology/vocabulary.
The course provides intense practice via oral role plays on a variety of medical topics. The student will also be introduced to VRI (video remote interpreting) and OPI (Over the Phone Interpreting).
Offered in collaboration with TransFluenci EDU, this course is designed for those preparing for entry-level careers as medical interpreters as well as for working interpreters preparing for the National Board Certificate exam.
Students must be fully bilingual and must be fluent in English and one other language.
Students must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
The language assessment coordinator will reach out to you by phone prior to the start of class for an assessment in the language you designated when you registered. You must pass the language assessment, to meet program requirements. You will also be provided with the class book order information, (book price $39.95) is not included in the class price.
This program meets the National Board for Medical Interpreter Certification training requirement and prepares you to pass the national certification exam. Upon completion of this course, students may elect to apply for national certification.
For information on certification requirements and cost click on the links below:
CCHI, Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters https://cchicertification.org/
NBCMI, National Board for the Certification of Medical Interpreters https://www.certifiedmedicalinterpreters.org/
Excel for Beginner Users
with Stacy Peloquin
The Excel Bootcamp - Beginners course is an introduction to Excel and overall workbook management. Students will learn how to use and design a spreadsheet (grid of columns, rows, and cells) to enter text, values, and dates to organize and analyze data. Course topics include: Introduction to Microsoft Excel’s Ribbon, using keyboard short cuts, filling a series with Auto Fill, and using the Find & Replace function. The Beginners course also includes moving/copying worksheets, aligning Cell contents, the Wrap & Merge function, as well as applying Conditional Formatting to datasets. Setting various Page Views and Print Areas Options, will also be introduced.
SHRM CP/SCP Exam Prep Course
with Gary Convertino
Course Dates/Time: (this is a Hybrid course)
This course will run on Thursdays, from February 6, 2024 through April 24, 2024; 6:00p.m. - 9:00p.m. (12 classes/36 hours)
Actual Dates: Thursdays; February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24. *Please note: the first class on Thursday, February 6th & last class on April 24th will be held Face-to-Face (with an online option for those who cannot attend in person) at Bristol's Fall River Campus, Bldg./Rm. C100. The remaining classes will be held online via Zoom.
Course Description:
This is a course is offered by Bristol Community College in partnership with SHRM.
A participant guide is included and will be distributed on the first day of class, Thursday, February 6th.
It's time to prove you're prepared for the pivotal role an HR leader plays in transforming the workplace.
The SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP certifications measure your ability to apply HR principles to real-life situations. No other HR certification compares.
The SHRM LEARNING SYSTEM® for SHRM-CPSM and SHRM-SCPSM is designed as a certification preparation course for SHRM’s Certified Professional, CP, and Senior Certified Professional, SCP, examinations.
UNIVERSALLY APPLICABLE
The best HR certification is the one that sets you apart from the crowd. The SHRM-CP® and SHRM-SCP® are recognized and valued by employers in all industries as the premier human resources certifications.
COMPETENCY-BASED
This first-ever behavioral competency-based HR certification focuses on the core set of competencies and knowledge outlined in the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™ (SHRM BASK™).
FLEXIBLE ONLINE LEARNING
Study with an instructor and earn your HR certification online with remote or in-person testing.
BACKED BY SHRM
SHRM certification is the only HR certification offered by the world's largest HR membership organization. As the industry leader in HR professional development, SHRM has supported more than 100,000 employers representing 140 million employees worldwide.
OUTCOMES FROM OBTAINING A SHRM CERTIFICATION:
- Enhance HR Expertise
- Increase Earning Potential
- Advance Your HR Career Success
- Demonstrate Your Commitment to HR Profession
HR executives agree that “it is important for HR professionals to be SHRM-certified.” Earning one of the SHRM credentials conveys a clear message: “HR professionals are invested in their career and are ready to lead.”
Grant Writing for Public Employees and Nonprofits
with Mary Ellen DeFrias
Course Objectives for Grant writing
- In this 5 hour class you will be able to research, plan and write effectively for multiple purposes.
- Understand the entire grant proposal writing process, including defining scope, project management and financial projections
- Learn the fundamentals of budgeting
- Identify roles of funding agencies, philanthropic foundations and giving institutions
Course Outcomes for Grantwriting
- Identify funding sources
- Write and present persuasive grants that inspire funders
- Produce high-quality grant proposals
- Increase your knowledge of the development field
- Manage a grant
- Nurture a relationship with funders
Real Estate Sales Exam Prep
with Paula Levasseur
This online Real Estate Sales Exam Prep course is a prerequisite for licensing as a real estate salesperson and approved by the Massachusetts Real Estate Board. This course covers basic brokerage, legal aspects of brokerage, financing, closing, listing, valuation, and everything else you need to know to pass the exam.
*Books are not included and are purchased before class begins from Anjos Realty. Students will be notified as to how to purchase the book once registered. The cost of the books are $70.00 and can only be paid by check or money order.
Bristol has a long-standing partnership with Anjos Realty Services, a local business in Fairhaven, MA.
About Anjos Realty Services:
Anjos Realty Services has evolved, expanded and grown into the multi-faceted company it is today. At the center of its success is the Real Estate and Real Estate Education Services that John Anjos, the founder, and president of Anjos Realty Services has developed for over forty years.
John and his associates offer extensive real estate experience as educators, brokers, and investors. Anjos Realty Services provides students with the practical knowledge and individualized services needed as a homeowner or real estate investor.
If you’re considering becoming a real estate agent, Anjos Realty Services will help you study for your Massachusetts Real Estate License.
For more information on the exam and to register for the state exam visit:https://www.mass.gov/orgs/board-of-registration-of-real-estate-brokers-and-salespersons
Excel for Intermediate Users
with Stacy Peloquin
The Excel Bootcamp - Intermediate course is an overall introduction to using basic Formulas in Excel including Order of Operations, Relative & Absolute Cell references, and referring to data in another Worksheet. This course will review Excel’s built-in Formula Logical Functions such as: SUM, SUMIF, COUNT, AVERAGE, MIN and MAX. The Intermediate course will also introduce basic Lookup & Reference Formulas (VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP) with examples for working with large datasets.
Excel for Advanced Users
with Stacy Peloquin
Class Description:
The 4-hour Excel Bootcamp for Advanced Users course will focus on Excel’s advanced Formulas and functions to ensure data consistency and integrity. Topics include Restricting Cell entries to a range of Cells (Data Validation), Group & Ungroup data and Removing Duplicate rows from a worksheet. The Advanced course will allow students to create Charts and Graphics, and how to build Pivot Tables and basic Macros.
Blended Nursing Assistant Training (CNA)
with Tracy Gabus
Thank you for your interest in our Nurse Assistant Training Program!
Click Here to fill out our Student Interest form for more information. This class does not qualify for free community college.
Our course dates are listed below. The cost is $1495.00 is due upon registration which includes nursing assistant program, CPR & state testing fees. Students are responsible for the cost of the uniforms and shoes. There are 2 options for tuition payments; the first option is to pay in full at the time of registration; or the second option would be a payment plan. This requires a deposit of $500.00 and the remainder of the tuition is them broken down into equal payments which are made weekly until one week prior to the start of class.
This 100 hour course of Blended training gives you the opportunity to start your training to be become a CNA with a flexible course option. Up to 50% of the program coursework is provided through a digital immersive, story-based curriculum.
In conjunction with online theory, students will meet in person with highly qualified instructors in our state approved lab to learn the skills portion of their Nursing Assistant Training, as well as clinical hours in a skilled nursing facility.
With successful course completion, you will receive a Nurse Assistant Training certificate and CPR Certification. Also included, is the MA State NAT Competency Exam in the comfort of the same state approved lab used to teach in-person skills classes. This course also meets the Rhode Island reciprocity / endorsement requirements.
*C.O.R.I. and S.O.R.I required
You will receive directions on how to submit both the C.O.R.I and S.O.R.I. applications after submitting your registration. All students must submit an online C.O.R.I. and S.O.R.I application and have a vaild driver’s license or photo ID. A positive C.O.R.I. may prevent students from completing the the program.
Registration Deadline: 10 days prior to the start of class
Be prepared to upload the following documents:
- Copy of high school diploma/transcript or GED/HiSet; if you do not have a high school diploma or GED please fill out our student intrest form above and we will scheudule an eligibility exam.
- Up to date physical form- must be within a year
- Immunization record
- Negative Tuberculosis Test
- Proof of Flu vaccine
- Proof of COVID vaccine (must have completed primary series or bivalent booster)
* Once you are registered you will be sent an email with all required docuemnts and a link to upload them.
Course Schedules:
**In person skill dates and clinical dates are mandatory for course completion, students will be required to be doing online coursework on dates not in person, schedule of online coursework is flexible.
All in person classes are held at Fall River Campus 777 Elsbree St. Fall River, Ma. 02721 Room E201A
Class Dates: January 14, 2025 - March 14, 2025 - EVENING CLASS
- Orientation: January 14, 2025 (ONLINE)
- In Person Skills Dates: January 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25; Tuesday's from 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
- Clinical: March 1, 2, 8 6:45 a.m - 2:45 p.m.
Class Dates: January 22, 2025 - March 6, 2025 - DAY CLASS
- Orientation: January 22, 2025 (ONLINE)
- In Person Skills Dates: Feb 3, 5, 10, 12, 19; Monday & Wednesday 9:00 a.m-2:30 p.m.
- Clinical: Feb 24, 25, 26; 6:45 a.m - 2:45 p.m.
Class Dates: March 25 - May 16, 2025 - EVENING CLASS
- Orientation: March 25, 2025 (ONLINE)
- In Person Skills Dates: April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, & May 6; Tuesday's 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
- Clinical: May 3, 4, 10; 6:45 a.m - 2:45 p.m.
Class Dates: April 16 - May 29, 2025 - DAY CLASS
- Orientation: April 16, 2025 (ONLINE)
- In Person Skills Dates: May 12, 13, 14, 19, 20 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
- Clinical: May 27, 28, 29 6:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Additional questions: Please email cna@bristolcc.edu or call 774-357-2499.