Class Dates/Times: (all classes will be held online)

Tuesdays & Thursdays: Oct. 3, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 31; Nov. 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 28, 30: Dec. 5, 7, 12. No class on Nov. 23; 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.

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 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/

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

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.

Class Description:

This 8-hour Grant Writing for Public Employees and Non-Profits Course Objectives are:

• 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

Class Description:

Turn your vision into a reality by transferring ideas into a business plan on paper. Business plans are the foundation of a sustainable business. A solid business plan will help guide your actions as a business owner and provide the framework needed to capture the eyes of investors.

Throughout the 15-hour training, business owners will learn all aspects of business plan development:

1. Construct the elements of a business plan
2. Design and develop a plan that will enable the business to reach its goals
3. Create the roles and responsibilities of the operations and management teams
4. Understand market strategies and competitive analysis

Please note: Entrepreneurial Finance is a great addition to the business plan class

Class Description:

Entrepreneurs face numerous challenges when requesting funding for a business venture. Building value takes time. A strong understanding of the entrepreneurial finance will have investors confident in your business even during the early stages of investing.

This 15-hour course will cover all stages of the venture’s life cycle from start up to exit. The participant will acquire skills necessary to be an innovative driven entrepreneur by instilling the concepts of making informed investments and financing decisions.

Topic 1: How to Read Financial Statements
Topic 2: The Accounting Cycle & Fundamentals.
Topic 3: Financial Planning & Control
Topic 4: Introduction to Finance
Topic 5: Time Value of Money
Topic 6: Understanding & Managing Budgets

This course will prepare you to successfully take the Social Studies and Science portion of GED or HiSET exam.  This is a virtual online, face-to-face course that is led by instructors. An advisor will also provide support, answer your questions, and assist you with your choices during the orientation process of the program. Enrollment is ongoing and you can register for any of our Hi-SET/GED classes throughout the year, when you are ready. You may take the Social Studies or Science portion of the HiSET or GED exam as soon as you are ready to pass the test and you may enroll in more than one subject area at a time. 

Days : Mondays

For assistance registering, please contact Kate Ashworth, Education & Career Advisor-  Email: Kate.ashworth@bristolcc.edu 

This course will prepare you to successfully take the Reading/Writing portion of GED or HiSET exam.  This is a virtual online, face-to-face course that is led by instructors. An advisor will also provide support, answer your questions, and assist you with your choices during the orientation process of the program. Enrollment is ongoing and you can register for any of our Hi-SET/GED classes throughout the year, when you are ready. You may take the Reading/Writing portion of the HiSET or GED exam as soon as you are ready to pass the test and you may enroll in more than one subject area at a time.

Days - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 

For assistance registering, please contact Kate Ashworth, Education & Career Advisor-Email: Kate.ashworth@bristolcc.edu