Basic Life Support Provider (BLS):  This course is for healthcare professionals who need to know how to perform CPR, as well as other lifesaving skills, in a wide variety of in-hospital and out-of-hospital settings.

This course is intended for both initial and renewal BLS training. This course covers the following topics:

• High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants;
• The AHA Chain of Survival;
• Use of an AED;
• Effective ventilations using a barrier device;
• Importance of teams in multi-rescuer resuscitation and performance as an effective team member during multi-rescuer CPR;
• Relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants.

In this Instructor-led course, students participate in simulated clinical scenarios and learning stations. Students must successfully complete BLS skills practice and skills testing as well as a written exam in order to receive a completion ecard.

Do you recieve SNAP benefits? To determine your eligibility for this grant, please follow the steps below:

Step 1: Complete our intake form: https://forms.gle/kkBTWprTNy1EvF7u8

Step 2: Click “Add to Wait List” and follow the instructions to complete your application. Students can select one of the following section.

• Section 1: Tuesday & Thursday (6 - 8 pm | 5/28/2026 - 7/21/2026, Framingham Campus)
• Section 2: Saturday (8:30 am - 12:30 pm | 5/30/2026 - 7/18/2026, Framingham Campus)
• Section 3: Tuesday/Thursday (6:30 - 9:30 pm | 5/28/2026 - 7/21/2026, Online)

Step 3: You will receive a consent form from us to sign (email or in-person option is available)

Step 4: Attend a follow-up meeting for SNAP E&T enrollment.

Note: Late applicants may attend the program while we determine their eligibility

ELL Course Description

Disclaimer: While we strive to provide accurate and current information, course schedules published on our website are subject to change. Students are advised to check regularly for updates.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender. 

ELL Advanced: This course is intended for students who have completed the Intermediate course or have a high intermediate to advanced level of English. The course will focus on building skills in reading, writing, grammar and advanced vocabulary for everyday life or academic study. The classes will offer practice through a variety of activities, including class discussions, oral presentations, small group work and individual assignments.

ELL Intermediate: This course is designed for students who have completed the Beginner course or who have a basic foundation in English. The course will focus on building and improving English grammar, vocabulary, and writing skills for communicating in everyday situations. The reading activities focus on comprehension and critical thinking skills. Activities include class discussions, group work and individual assignments.

ELL Beginner: This course is intended for students with limited English language skills. The focus will be to build a practical English vocabulary and understanding of basic grammar structures to communicate in everyday life. Class activities will give students practice in conversational English as well as reading and writing.

Note: New students will have placement test on the first day to place into Advanced class, or Intermediate class, or Beginner class

For more information, please reach out to us at cpwd@massbay.edu

Disclaimer: While we strive to provide accurate and current information, course schedules published on our website are subject to change. Students are advised to check regularly for updates.

·         Classes will run when minimum enrollment is met. Classes may be canceled due to low enrollment or instructor availability.

·         For refund requests, please contact the program director in charge:

Roxana Marrero Director of Community Education and Workforce rmarrero@massbay.edu

ELL Advanced: This course is intended for students who have completed the Intermediate course or have a high intermediate to advanced level of English. The course will focus on building skills in reading, writing, grammar and advanced vocabulary for everyday life or academic study. The classes will offer practice through a variety of activities, including class discussions, oral presentations, small group work and individual assignments.

ELL Intermediate: This course is designed for students who have completed the Beginner course or who have a basic foundation in English. The course will focus on building and improving English grammar, vocabulary, and writing skills for communicating in everyday situations. The reading activities focus on comprehension and critical thinking skills. Activities include class discussions, group work and individual assignments.

ELL Beginner: This course is intended for students with limited English language skills. The focus will be to build a practical English vocabulary and understanding of basic grammar structures to communicate in everyday life. Class activities will give students practice in conversational English as well as reading and writing.

Note: New students will have placement test on the first day to place into Advanced class, or Intermediate class, or Beginner class

For more information, please reach out to us at cpwd@massbay.edu

Disclaimer: While we strive to provide accurate and current information, course schedules published on our website are subject to change. Students are advised to check regularly for updates.

·         Classes will run when minimum enrollment is met. Classes may be canceled due to low enrollment or instructor availability.

·         For refund requests, please contact the program director in charge:

Roxana Marrero Director of Community Education and Workforce rmarrero@massbay.edu

Basic Life Support Provider (BLS):  This course is for healthcare professionals who need to know how to perform CPR, as well as other lifesaving skills, in a wide variety of in-hospital and out-of-hospital settings.

This course is intended for both initial and renewal BLS training. This course covers the following topics:

• High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants;
• The AHA Chain of Survival;
• Use of an AED;
• Effective ventilations using a barrier device;
• Importance of teams in multi-rescuer resuscitation and performance as an effective team member during multi-rescuer CPR;
• Relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants.

In this Instructor-led course, students participate in simulated clinical scenarios and learning stations. Students must successfully complete BLS skills practice and skills testing as well as a written exam in order to receive a completion ecard.

ELL Advanced: This course is intended for students who have completed the Intermediate course or have a high intermediate to advanced level of English. The course will focus on building skills in reading, writing, grammar and advanced vocabulary for everyday life or academic study. The classes will offer practice through a variety of activities, including class discussions, oral presentations, small group work and individual assignments.

ELL Intermediate: This course is designed for students who have completed the Beginner course or who have a basic foundation in English. The course will focus on building and improving English grammar, vocabulary, and writing skills for communicating in everyday situations. The reading activities focus on comprehension and critical thinking skills. Activities include class discussions, group work and individual assignments.

ELL Beginner: This course is intended for students with limited English language skills. The focus will be to build a practical English vocabulary and understanding of basic grammar structures to communicate in everyday life. Class activities will give students practice in conversational English as well as reading and writing.

Note: New students will have placement test on the first day to place into Advanced class, or Intermediate class, or Beginner class

For more information, please reach out to us at cpwd@massbay.edu

Disclaimer: While we strive to provide accurate and current information, course schedules published on our website are subject to change. Students are advised to check regularly for updates.

·         Classes will run when minimum enrollment is met. Classes may be canceled due to low enrollment or instructor availability.

·         For refund requests, please contact the program director in charge:

Roxana Marrero Director of Community Education and Workforce rmarrero@massbay.edu

ELL Advanced: This course is intended for students who have completed the Intermediate course or have a high intermediate to advanced level of English. The course will focus on building skills in reading, writing, grammar and advanced vocabulary for everyday life or academic study. The classes will offer practice through a variety of activities, including class discussions, oral presentations, small group work and individual assignments.

ELL Intermediate: This course is designed for students who have completed the Beginner course or who have a basic foundation in English. The course will focus on building and improving English grammar, vocabulary, and writing skills for communicating in everyday situations. The reading activities focus on comprehension and critical thinking skills. Activities include class discussions, group work and individual assignments.

ELL Beginner: This course is intended for students with limited English language skills. The focus will be to build a practical English vocabulary and understanding of basic grammar structures to communicate in everyday life. Class activities will give students practice in conversational English as well as reading and writing.

Note: New students will have placement test on the first day to place into Advanced class, or Intermediate class, or Beginner class

For more information, please reach out to us at cpwd@massbay.edu

Disclaimer: While we strive to provide accurate and current information, course schedules published on our website are subject to change. Students are advised to check regularly for updates.

·         Classes will run when minimum enrollment is met. Classes may be canceled due to low enrollment or instructor availability.

·         For refund requests, please contact the program director in charge:

Roxana Marrero Director of Community Education and Workforce rmarrero@massbay.edu

ELL Advanced: This course is intended for students who have completed the Intermediate course or have a high intermediate to advanced level of English. The course will focus on building skills in reading, writing, grammar and advanced vocabulary for everyday life or academic study. The classes will offer practice through a variety of activities, including class discussions, oral presentations, small group work and individual assignments.

ELL Intermediate: This course is designed for students who have completed the Beginner course or who have a basic foundation in English. The course will focus on building and improving English grammar, vocabulary, and writing skills for communicating in everyday situations. The reading activities focus on comprehension and critical thinking skills. Activities include class discussions, group work and individual assignments.

ELL Beginner: This course is intended for students with limited English language skills. The focus will be to build a practical English vocabulary and understanding of basic grammar structures to communicate in everyday life. Class activities will give students practice in conversational English as well as reading and writing.

Note: New students will have placement test on the first day to place into Advanced class, or Intermediate class, or Beginner class

For more information, please reach out to us at cpwd@massbay.edu

Disclaimer: While we strive to provide accurate and current information, course schedules published on our website are subject to change. Students are advised to check regularly for updates.

·         Classes will run when minimum enrollment is met. Classes may be canceled due to low enrollment or instructor availability.

·         For refund requests, please contact the program director in charge:

Roxana Marrero Director of Community Education and Workforce rmarrero@massbay.edu