Join us to learn more about our 40 hour real estate salesperson exam prep course starting in October and meet our instructor, Dave Harris. Find out more about available scholarships as well! 

Massachusetts requires 40 hours of pre-license training prior to the real estate salesperson exam. Our course prepares students for the license exam. It is approved by the MA Board of Registration for fulfilling its licensing requirements. 

Information Session Format: In person.  

An Introduction to Outboard Systems
Start a New Career in Marine Technology

The Center for Community and Professional Education at Cape Cod Community College is offering a Marine Technician/Mechanic Training Program, in partnership with Yamaha Motor University, to meet the demands of the booming Massachusetts boating industry!

This Yamaha Introduction to Outboard Systems course covers all components and functions of an outboard engine and is designed to be an entry-level course for students desiring to pursue careers with Yamaha Outboard dealers on Cape Cod and beyond. The focus is on basic outboard systems and maintenance to prepare you for a variety of positions including Marine Technicians, Sales, Parts and Administrative roles. It is primarily lecture with some hands-on experiences. The online portion includes quizzes and exams administered by Yamaha Marine University. Upon completion, you will receive a certificate from Yamaha that allows you to pursue their next level training once employed by a Yamaha dealer.

Students will also participate in an OSHA 10 Safety Program to improve classroom safety while earning this additional certification.

Who Should Take This Program
This 100-hour program is for entry-level participants with little or no experience in the field. Previous experience is desirable but not required. Interested participants should have a high school diploma/equivalent or 1-3 years' experience in the field.

This program is not designed for do-it-yourself home repair, but for those looking for a career path entry level program in the recreational marine industry with a focus on Yamaha Outboard products.

Scholarship funds may be available for students in need. Please ask us for more information.

What to Expect
This in-person program includes classroom instruction, onsite technical instruction, and online instruction. Students will receive career coaching, curriculum support, as well as hands-on training. 

Program Timeline

• 10 student maximum. 
• Marine Technician Certification Training will run three nights per week beginning 1/6/2025 on Mon./Wed./Thu., from 6-9pm.
• OSHA 10 Certification program will run twice weekly during the first two weeks of the program on Wed./Thu., 1/8, 1/9, 1/15 & 1/16/2025, from 6-8:30pm.

Class Format
This program is held in person at the Marine Technology Lab at Cape Cod Community College.

Questions?
Contact Curt Ainsworth, Marine Technology Coordinator/Instructor, at 774.330.4606 or email cainsworth@capecod.edu.

Minimize exposure to hazardous conditions, be in compliance with Federal and State laws, and reduce your organizations liability exposure. This OSHA 10 safety training is designed for entry-level workers in the trades and is beneficial to ensure individuals are following the correct guidelines for on the job safety. 

Dates: 2 Days: Monday January 13 and Tuesday Jan. 14, 2025 from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm.

ASIST is a 2-day program where participants learn how to prevent suicide by recognizing signs, providing a skilled intervention, and developing a safety plan to keep someone alive.

Class Format: 12.00 hours approx. over 2 days (in person).Twelve Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available . 

Location: Cape Cod Community College, Main Campus, Library Media Room

The Cape and Islands Suicide Prevention Coalition has partnered with Cape Cod Community College to offer QPR, safeTALK, Mental Health First Aid, Sudden Death Postvention, and ASIST training programs that provide our communities with the necessary information and tools to raise awareness, educate, and increase action to reduce suicides.

Questions: Contact Val Duffy, CCAPE, at 508-375-5018 or email vduffy@capecod.edu 

Scholarships Available! With support from the Cotton Center for Real Estate Studies, we are able to offer a $400 scholarship based on student need. The scholarship reduces the cost per student to $99.

Massachusetts requires 40 hours of pre-license training prior to the real estate salesperson exam. This course will prepare students for the license exam. It is approved by the MA Board of Registration for fulfilling its licensing requirements. 

Who Should Attend?
Anyone who wishes to sit for the Massachusetts Real Estate Salesperson Exam.

Course Format: This program is offered in person. 

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:
CCCC Main Campus, 22240 Iyannough Road, West Barnstable

This hybrid course educates dental assistants in the fundamentals of dental radiology and is for participants who have some working experience in Dental Assisting. Must be familiar with basic dental and dental radiology related terminology.

This course consists of a 24-hour online and 6-hour clinical lab comprised of learning modules, clinical simulation software and a final exam. Upon successful completion of all components of this course participants will be qualified to submit their application for certification to expose radiographs in dental practices in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to the Board of Registration in Dentistry. 30 CEUs available upon the successful completion of this course.

Course format: 

• Online/didatic portion begins on Monday, 1/20/2025
• In person clinical lab runs Saturday, 2/8/2025 from 8am-3:30pm (including lunch break)

This introductory 24-hour (actual hours may vary depending on number of students) fiber optic technician course is designed for anyone interested in becoming a Certified Fiber Optic Technician. This Fiber Optic Training combines theory and 85% hands-on activities to prepare the student to take the CFOT (Certified Fiber Optic Technician) test that is sanctioned by the FOA (Fiber Optic Association) and given and graded the final class day.

This course also introduces the student to industry standards governing FTTD (Fiber To The Desk), FTTH (Fiber To The Home), and Distribution Cabling. Students will learn how to identify fiber types, recognize various connectors used in fiber installation; and install, terminate, splice, and properly test installed fiber cable to existing standards. This program explores the history and future of fiber optics and fiber optics capabilities, and basic testing and troubleshooting. Anyone interested in becoming a Certified Fiber Optic Technician should attend this class.

Note: The student must pass both the written and hands-on exams to successfully pass this course.

Certified Fiber Optics Programs are offered in partnership with BDI Datalynk. 

Course Format
In-person (on campus) at Cape Cod Community College. 

*Waitlist Status - Seats are available! Please register by phone at 508-375-5013.