This three-hour training program is designed to fulfill the bloodborne pathogen and infection control requirements for licensure or registration as a funeral director, embalmer, apprentice, or assistant. The course fully complies with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards pertaining to bloodborne pathogens in operatory and clinical settings.

Distinctively tailored to the funeral service profession, this course offers specialized instruction that exceeds the scope of generic bloodborne pathogen training commonly available to licensees and candidates. Its curriculum addresses the specific occupational risks faced in post-mortem environments while maintaining relevance to infection control practices in anti-mortem care.

Key topics include regulatory guidelines, standard and universal precautions, components of an effective infection control program, methods for preventing transmission, personal hygiene protocols, appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and a detailed overview of relevant infectious agents.

Course Format:
This course is offered using Zoom. 

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

This 40-hour course contains the 29 CFR 1910.120 regulatory overview, site and safety health plan, job hazard analysis, waste characterization, site investigation/audit, personal protective equipment, air monitoring, decontamination, SCBA use, basic principles of emergency response, introduction to confined space, and chemical hazards vs. physical hazards.

Course dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10/1/26-10/15/26; 8:30am - 4:30pm.

Class Format: This program is offered in person at Cape Cod Community College, Hyannis Center location, 540 Main St., Hyannis.

Questions?

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

This 8-hour hazwoper refresher course covers the 29 CFR 1910.120 regulation, work-site safety, hazard communication, emergency action plans/contingency plans, fire protection/prevention, back safety and container handling, confined spaces, air monitoring, decontamination, personal protective equipment, and respiratory protection. 

Who Should Attend
This class is for those responsible for workplace safety and building and/or job site management. 

Course Date: Thursday, 10/15/26; 8:30am - 4:30pm.

Class Format: This program is offered in person at the Cape Cod Community College, Hyannis Center location, 540 Main St., Hyannis.

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

Prepare for the Massachusetts Hoisting Engineer licensing exam with comprehensive training for 1C, Rules & Regulations, 2A, and 3A Hoisting Licenses. Designed to support both new license applicants and current hoisting professionals seeking continuing education, these courses provide the knowledge and skills needed for safe, compliant, and effective equipment operation.

Led by experienced instructors who hold valid Massachusetts hoisting licenses, the training covers equipment operation, safety protocols, maintenance, inspection procedures, hand signals, and applicable state and federal regulations. Students receive comprehensive study materials and practical guidance to build confidence and prepare for the state licensing examination.

The curriculum aligns with applicable Massachusetts Department of Public Safety and OSHA requirements, including:

• Massachusetts General Law Chapter 146
• Code of Massachusetts Regulations (CMR) 6.00 and 14.00
• OSHA 29 CFR 1926 and 1910
• ANSI B30 Standards
• Massachusetts General Laws Chapters 82, 82A, and 164

Whether you are entering the field, adding a new hoisting classification, or maintaining an existing license, this training provides a structured pathway to strengthen your knowledge of safe equipment operation and regulatory requirements.

Applicants for a Massachusetts Hoisting Engineer License must be at least 18 years old, complete the required application, and successfully pass the state examination administered by the Office of Public Safety and Inspections (OPSI). A minimum score of 70% is required to pass. The examination covers the working components of hoisting machinery, safe operating practices, hand signals, and inspection procedures. Massachusetts hoisting licenses must be renewed every two years.