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Local Anesthesia Refresher
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Local Anesthesia Refresher

$249

with Denise Bridges

This hands-on local anesthesia course will focus on updating skills in delivering injections. Time will be spent on the Inferior Alvelor Injection, Posterior Superior Alveolar injection and helpful injection technique tips for infiltration and nerve blocks. In order to register for this course, participants must hold current Massachusetts Permit Licensure. Participants must be able to serve as patients and receive as well as administer local anesthesia. 3 CEU's will be awarded upon completion.

You will learn to:
• Practice on our new state of the art local anesthesia simulator program
• Perform local anesthesia techniques commonly used by dental hygienists
• Practice nerve block injections such as inferior alveolar/lingual, mental, greater palatine, nasopalatine
• Learn about new anesthetic products


All participants must bring to class:

  • Current Dental Hygiene and Permit L licenses 
  • Copy of malpractice insurance certificate
  • Clinical attire (scrub tops and pants, clinical shoes, masks, gloves and safety glasses)

Who Should Attend?
Registered Dental Hygienists in need of continuing education credits (CEU's). Participants must hold current Massachusetts Permit Licensure.

Instructor:
Denise Parker-Bridges RDH, MHA

Location:
Dental Hygiene Lab, CCCC Main Campus, 22240 Iyannough Road, West Barnstable

Questions?
Contact Elaine Brown, Program Coordinator, at 508-375-5017 or ebrown@capecod.edu. 

AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers

$65

with Matt Malone

Calendar Next available session starts May 19, 2025 at 9 am
1 additional session on Jun 4, 2025

The AHA’s BLS course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).

The AHA’s BLS Course is designed for healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-facility and prehospital settings.

Class Format
This course is offered in person at Cape Cod Community College. Students will be notified of building and room location after completing the registration process. 

Questions?
Contact Elaine Brown, Program Coordinator, at 508-375-5017 or ebrown@capecod.edu

MS Excel for Self-Taught Users

$219

with Elaine Moore

Calendar Next available session starts May 29, 2025 at 9 am

This virtual seminar will explore how to freeze and unfreeze cells, conditional formatting, protecting a worksheet, and many functions.  Some of these functions are commonly used and other are not used very much. This is to give you experience using different functions. We will also explore how to create a multiple sheet workbook and link the formulas between the sheets. This will include the difference between Relative and Absolute cell referencing, Pivot Tables and Charts, and a review of Protecting a worksheet.  You will also learn how to use the IF and Vlookup functions among a few other.

Questions?
Contact Elaine Brown, Program Coordinator, at 508-375-5017 or ebrown@capecod.edu. 

Beyond the Treat: A Canine Educational Psychology Primer

$299

with Tadgh Irving

Calendar Next available session starts Jun 2, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 4 weeks

This isn’t your typical dog training class—it’s a course in how dogs think.

Beyond the Treat is an immersive, hands-on journey into the psychology of how dogs learn, communicate, and respond to training. Over 8 sessions, you’ll explore classical and operant conditioning, learning theory, dog body language, and clicker training. 

Led by certified canine behavior consultant and educator Tadhg Irving, this course is perfect for dog owners, shelter volunteers, veterinary professionals, or anyone who wants to build a deeper, more thoughtful relationship with dogs through the lens of science and empathy. 

Special Launch Offer — Limited Time Only!

Register today and bring a community member for FREE—we especially encourage you to invite a shelter volunteer or veterinary colleague. Each participant must register officially to secure their spot. This is the first time this one-of-a-kind course is being offered, and the special offer won’t last long. Spaces are limited! 

Training is more fun with a friend. Join us, and bring someone who shares your passion for dogs!

Questions?
Contact Elaine Brown, Program Coordinator, at 508-375-5017 or ebrown@capecod.edu. 

Intermediate English

Free

with Helen Rowell

Calendar Next available session starts Jun 3, 2025 at 10 am

In this 30 hour course students who are new to speaking and using the English language will learn essential day to day vocabulary, including pronunciation and grammar used in everyday conversations. Students will practice speaking English in a safe setting with a small group. We will also begin reading and writing in the English language.

MS Excel Beginner Basics - Speed Class

$219

with Elaine Moore

Calendar Next available session starts Jun 3, 2025 at 10 am

This beginner-friendly seminar is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of Microsoft Excel. Participants will explore the Tabs and Ribbons to become familiar with the layout and location of key commands. The course will also cover essential keyboard shortcuts and basic tools used for formatting spreadsheets. Students will learn how to create simple formulas using the Order of Operations, build basic worksheets, and generate charts to visually represent data.

No prior experience with Excel is required—just a willingness to learn and explore!

Questions?
Contact Elaine Brown, Program Coordinator, at 508-375-5017 or ebrown@capecod.edu. 

PowerPoint at Lunch: Slide Master Basics

$49

with Elaine Moore

Calendar Next available session starts Jun 5, 2025 at 12 pm

Take a productive break and join us mid-day for a 1-hour, lunchtime mini session on PowerPoint! This quick and practical overview will walk you through how to set up, layout, and format a presentation using the Slide Master. Whether you prefer to watch or follow along, you’ll gain useful tips to make your slides look polished and professional.

Stick around after the session for a brief Q&A—bring your questions!

Questions?
Contact Elaine Brown, Program Coordinator, at 508-375-5017 or ebrown@capecod.edu. 

Making Marketing Work: Strategy, Ethics & Everyday Impact

$299

with Cesar Rodas

Calendar Next available session starts Jun 6, 2025 at 9 am, runs for 4 weeks

Take your marketing expertise to the next level with Making Marketing Work: Strategy, Ethics & Everyday Impact, taught by industry expert Cesar Rodas. Designed for participants with a basic understanding of marketing principles, this course dives deeper into strategic planning, ethical decision-making, and the application of marketing in real-world business scenarios. 

You’ll strengthen your ability to analyze market trends, develop strategic marketing solutions, and collaborate across disciplines. Through hands-on projects and case studies, you’ll gain the confidence to navigate complex marketing challenges and make data-driven, ethical decisions in a global context.

What You’ll Gain:

  • A deeper understanding of how marketing integrates with broader business strategies
  • Tools to evaluate and refine marketing strategies based on real data and global trends
  • Practical experience communicating marketing insights and leading collaborative analysis
  • Frameworks for identifying and addressing ethical dilemmas in marketing
  • Confidence to assess the risks, tradeoffs, and potential of competing strategic options

Questions?
Contact Elaine Brown, Program Coordinator, at 508-375-5017 or ebrown@capecod.edu. 





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