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 need placement test on the first date to place into Advanced class, or Intermediate class, or Beginner class

Was $300, $195 covered by grants

Basics of Grant Writing for Non-Profit Success: This course will offer a guide to the basics of Grant Writing. It will cover the main components of a grant application: Abstract, Statement of Need, Program Design, Management Plan, Evaluation Plan, and Budget/Budget Narrative. There will be short writing assignments for each component. Learners will have the option of tailoring each writing assignment to their non-profit organization. This course will prepare students for the Intermediate Grant Writing for Non for Profit that comes after Basic.

Behavioral Health Technician I certificate is designed to train students in how to work inclusively in fields of mental illness and wellness, education, public safety, family and youth development, community and family support. Training for this certificate is divided into three areas of competency. First students study foundations in human behavior. Second, they study and participate in intensive de-escalation and social communication training. Finally, students complete Basic Life Support Provider (BLS) certification as part of their certificate. Additional certifications are completed in this training.

Wednesday: 6:30 pm - 9 pm (04/02/2025 - 05/14/2025)

and

Saturdays (4/12; 4/26; 5/3; 5/10): Deescalation, CPR training (time: TBD)

Thank you for your interest in Behavioral Health Technician Program I. This course is grant funded (seats limited)

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

Step 2: Please email us at cn-uhong@massbay.edu to let us know that you completed the intake for Spring 2025 Behavioral Health Technician Program Grant.

We will reach out if you are qualified for grant.

Behavioral Health Technician I certificate is designed to train students in how to work inclusively in fields of mental illness and wellness, education, public safety, family and youth development, community and family support. Training for this certificate is divided into three areas of competency. First students study foundations in human behavior. Second, they study and participate in intensive de-escalation and social communication training. Finally, students complete Basic Life Support Provider (BLS) certification as part of their certificate. Additional certifications are completed in this training.

Wednesday: 6:30 pm - 9 pm (04/02/2025 - 05/14/2025)

and

Saturdays (4/12; 4/26; 5/3; 5/10): Deescalation, CPR training (time: TBD)

Certified Damage Appraisal Apprenticeship:  This is a six-week course that prepares students for Part II of the MA Automobile Damage Appraisers License Exam and fulfills the Massachusetts three-month apprenticeship requirement. The course will focus heavily on the preparation of an estimate and skills to interact with clients. Instructor is ICAR Platinum certified and has more than 30 years’ experience in the automotive industry, including 16 years of management and appraisal experience. 

CU134 TEAS Prep:  The ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) is required for entrance into many Nursing and Allied Health Programs nationally, including MassBay Community College. The TEAS preparation class at MassBay is comprised of intensive classes in math and science with the reading and grammar built into the classes.

Disclaimer:  MassBay Community College does not administer the TEAS exam on campus or online. Please contact the MassBay Community College Admissions Office for questions related to test score requirements. 

CompTIA is one of the world's most recognized certification bodies. CompTIA Complete offers a comprehensive range of IT certifications that span from foundational computer skills to advanced networking and security expertise. These certifications are highly sought after by employers when hiring IT professionals.

In this 8-week course, students will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue certification in various CompTIA IT certifications.

Description:

The Medical Healthcare Interpreter Training course is intended for individuals with fluentlanguage skills in both English and a second language. Graduates are typically employed withinthe healthcare field and perform interpreting services as part of their jobs and/or are seeking toattain certification or employment as interpreters. Lessons will include the definition andgeographic distribution of the Limited English Speaking (LEP) population, legislation andregulations on language access services, roles of the interpreter, modes of interpretation,managing the flow of communication, memory development, cultural competence, medicalterminology, and interpreter standards of practice.

This is a challenging course.The quantity and complexity of material covered is significant making thisequivalent to a college level course. Success depends not just on attendance, butalso diligent preparation and practice outside of the classroom.

Prerequisites:

• 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or equivalent (in the U.S. or another country)
• Advanced language skills in English and 2nd Language (Bilingual Assessment required)

Class schedules:

02/18/2025 - 05/01/2025

Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays

Time: 06:00pm – 09:00pm Eastern Time