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Wilderness Medical Preparation and Rescue
Develops student knowledge in wilderness rescue and medical emergency preparedness through field simulations for land-based activities. Special Requirements: This course involves moderate to high physical activity and the ability to be active and in the outdoors for a full day …
River Canoe Instructor Professional Certification ACA Certification (American Canoe Association)
Introduces American Canoe Association (ACA) instructor competencies and curriculum for certification in canoe touring and river canoe courses. Topics include hazard assessment and safety, technical knowledge and skills development, decision-making and judgement, instructional and leadership abilities in a river environment. …
Child Behavior and Development: Conception to Age 8
Introduces and examines the major theories and concepts of child behavior and development from conception to age 8. Coursework explores multiple influences on behavior and development including family, culture, and environment. Students discuss and define the role of relationships, play, …
Fundamentals of Technical Rock Climbing
Learn the fundamentals of technical rock climbing, including equipment use, safety systems, and climbing techniques based on PCIA standards. Participate in local and regional field trips, with moderate to high physical activity required in remote, outdoor environments.
Capstone Expedition for Outdoor Leaders
Provides students the opportunity to apply and demonstrate their leadership and organizational skills to plan, prepare, and participate in an ambitious multi-day outdoor adventure expedition. Students design and execute a 5 to 8 day expedition involving one or more of …
Introduction to Whitewater Paddling
Introduces foundational skills in whitewater canoeing and rafting. Topics cover beginner and intermediate whitewater paddling skills on swift currents in a forested river setting. Students scout and run Class I and II rapids in tandem and solo canoes. Skills include …
Introduction to Outdoor Adventure Skills
Gain hands-on experience in backcountry travel, paddling, rock climbing, and challenge course programming. Develop technical and facilitation skills through observation, practice, and adaptation, with weekly, day-long field trips for real-world learning!
American Canoe Association (ACA) Professional Certification – Upgrade Module
This American Canoe Association (ACA) instructor course can be used as an upgrade from a lower level ACA course or certification, or this could be considered continued education for a current ACA instructor. Students will participate in Advanced Swift Water …
For employees and/or designated first responders who have a duty to respond to a cardiac emergency because of job responsibilities. Includes adult/child CPR with mask, adult/child choking, adult/child AED and infant CPR with mask and infant choking. (3 hours)
Complete the AHA’s BLS CPR hands on skill requirement! Participants will perform high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED adult, child and infants.
Wilderness First Aid (WFA) & CPR
The two-day Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course is SOLO’s most popular, creating a solid foundation in the basics of backcountry medical care. Initially offered in 1975, this course was the first of its kind in the United States, and it is the curriculum upon …
Amazon Web Services Cloud Practitioner
This non-credit, online course provides flexible learning opportunities, allowing participants to attend instructor-lead sessions, live on Zoom, or to watch the recorded version of the lectures at their own pace. Program participants will explore the fundamentals of Amazon Web Services …
Develop skills in planning, leading, and executing backcountry expeditions, including navigation, campcraft, hiking, and backpacking. Learn risk management, group debriefing, and low-impact camping through hands-on field trips and a student-led expedition.
Introduction to Mountain Biking
Introduces foundational skills for cross-country, downhill, and adaptive cycling disciplines. Topics include mountain biking techniques for riding on remote forest trails and navigating rough terrain such as carriage paths, single-track trails, deep sand, slick rock faces, and loose terrain. Skills …
Outdoor Emergency Care NSP Certification (National Ski Patrol)
This course trains students to National Ski Patrol (NSP) standards for emergency medical care in ski-resort environments. OEC certification is recognized nationwide and benefits ski patrollers, wilderness medics, search and rescue teams, guides, and park personnel.
This is a 6-week, non-credit, hybrid course where participants will gain essential IT skills for entry-level help desk support tailored for healthcare environments. Upon completion, participants will be prepared to take the CompTIA ITF+ exam. Once certified, participants will be …
Discover the fascinating world of beekeeping in this hands-on course, where you'll learn everything from hive setup to management through the seasons while understanding the vital role bees play in our ecosystem. Get ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into the buzz as you become a skilled beekeeper, ready to care for your very own colony!
For employees at companies, corporations, businesses or other entities and/or designated personnel who have a duty to respond to a first aid emergency because of job responsibilities or regulatory requirements. (4 hours)
Fundamentals of Municipal Accounting
This course is offered entirely online. There are no pre-requisites for this training but prior knowledge of accounting is useful. This course is not-for-credit, but those who complete the course will be awarded a Certificate of Completion from Greenfield Community …
Introduces foundational skills in Nordic track and skate and Nordic downhill ski disciplines. Topics include beginner and intermediate cross country track and ski touring skills for both on-and off-trail skiing in low to moderate elevation snow terrain. Special Requirements: This …
Para Educator Training Program
Make a difference in the lives of children and families by training to become a Para Educator! This vital helping role is at the heart of every classroom, and it’s a meaningful first step in an education career path. Through …
Top Managed Climbing Instructor – Upgrade Module
This climbing instructor course can be used as an upgrade from a lower level PCIA course or certification, or this could be considered continued education for a current top managed instructor. The course is delivered over one full weekend plus …
Master the art of growing food year-round in our Four-Season Farming class, where you'll learn how to extend your growing season and cultivate crops no matter the weather. From winter greens to fall harvests, you'll gain the skills to create a thriving, sustainable garden that delivers fresh produce every season!
Fundamentals of Spanish. The course emphasizes the acquisition of language functions, vocabulary, structures, and culture through contextualized presentations, interactive activities and extensive laboratory practice. This is the non-credit option of SPA 101.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) & Home Health Aide (HHA)
This combined training will prepare students as a Home Health Aide and for the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) American Red Cross-administered certificate exam. Textbook and exams included. Partial scholarships available. Classes often have a waiting list. For more information, call …
Start your healthcare career with GCC! This 12-week in-person training program combines nursing assistant training, English language training AND a clinical experience!
Learn the basics of Excel, Microsoft’s powerful Windows-based spreadsheet. This course uses hands-on exercises to guide new Excel users through the operations needed to create and manage worksheets. You’ll start by learning how to enter, edit, and store data. Then …
Pathways to Advanced Manufacturing
This 12-week training will prepare you for immediate employment in the booming manufacturing industry. Classes run Monday-Thursday, 4-9:30 p.m. at GCC and Franklin County Technical School. The training will start with foundational topics such as OSHA-10, Manufacturing Math, Blueprint Reading …
Challenge Course Practitioner ACCT Certification (Association for Challenge Course Technology)
Introduces Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) low and high ropes course competencies and curriculum for certification. Topics include adventure foundations, facilitation and technical skills, risk management, program design, delivery and evaluation. Special Requirements: This course involves moderate to high …
Spanish for Social Services Agents
Fundamentals of Spanish focusing on “survival” Spanish language skills for social service professionals. Learners develop their command of Spanish in specific job-related areas, and learn to pronounce Spanish comprehensibly. Much of the class will be spent working in pairs and …
Spanish for Health Professionals
Emphasizes the fundamentals of Spanish both for students seeking positions in health related fields and those already working in the professions. The course focuses on “survival” Spanish language skills and cross-cultural training for health professionals. Students develop their command of …
Course offers the opportunity to learn basic CPR in a dynamic group environment. For family members, friends and members of the general community who want to learn CPR but do not need a course completion card. Skills include adult/child CPR, …
Unlock the secrets of growing your own fungi in our Mushroom Cultivation class, where you'll learn how to cultivate a variety of common mushrooms in your own backyard or home. From inoculating spores to harvesting your first crop, this hands-on course will have you growing and identifying delicious, fresh mushrooms in no time!
Rock Climbing Instructor PCIA Certification (Professional Rock Climbing Instructors Association)
Introduces instructor competencies & curriculum for top rope rock climbing certification. Topics include technical proficiency, equipment, safety, site and group management, leadership and teaching, curriculum development and basic rock rescue.
Provides students with an introduction to the philosophy and principles of ice climbing in New England. Topics include: equipment selection and use, ice formation and assessment, objective hazard evaluation, safety systems, and ice climbing techniques. Special Requirements: This course involves …
For healthcare providers needing to renew their AHA BLS certification. Refresh CPR, AED, and emergency response skills for all ages. A current CPR card is required.
Spanish for Emergency Responders
This fully virtual course emphasizes the fundamentals of Spanish both for students seeking positions in Emergency Response (Fire Science and Emergency Medical Services) and those already working in the profession. The course focuses on “survival” Spanish language skills and cross-cultural …
Entry-level HVAC Training Program
This 16-week training will prepare you for immediate employment in the busy HVAC industry. In order to support success, participants will be provided work boots, a Chromebook, tools, and lunches on campus as well as wraparound support services to ensure …
This course could be the first step in your EMS career ladder! Learn how to care for injuries, cardiac care, respiratory care, acute illnesses, birth and people in other emergency situations.
