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Preparation for the Real Estate Salesperson's Licensing Exam CWD 829.64, CRN 35093

$399
Calendar Oct 2, 2023 at 6 pm

This 40 hour instructional & prep course will help you gain the knowledge you need to successfully pass the licensing exam and start your career in real estate sales. We will review topics including: Property rights & ownership, ownership types: condominiums, cooperatives, time shares, land use - subdivision, contracts & deeds, financing & mortgages, brokerage, appraisal, Fair Housing Laws and consumer protection issues, Massachusetts License Law. Participants must attend all classes in order to meet 40 hours of training required by the state of MA. Books and other materials are purchased separately either in the HCC bookstore or online. We are using the MA Real Estate Principles & Practices book, edition 7.0.

PICKLEBALL 101 HLTH 072.53, CRN 36498
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PICKLEBALL 101 HLTH 072.53, CRN 36498

$90
Has played a few times • Learning how to serve • Developing a forehand • Fails to return easy balls frequently • Learning to play the game, scoring and some basic rules • Has participated in beginning skills practice • Moves around the court in a balanced and safe manner • Gets some serves “in” • Realizes aspects of score-keeping, rules and where to stand on the court during serve, receive of serve, and general play • Has some basic stroke skills, backhand, forehand, volley but has obvious weaknesses • Familiar with where to stand in doubles play
PICKLEBALL 101 HLTH 072.54, CRN 36499
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PICKLEBALL 101 HLTH 072.54, CRN 36499

$90
Has played a few times • Learning how to serve • Developing a forehand • Fails to return easy balls frequently • Learning to play the game, scoring and some basic rules • Has participated in beginning skills practice • Moves around the court in a balanced and safe manner • Gets some serves “in” • Realizes aspects of score-keeping, rules and where to stand on the court during serve, receive of serve, and general play • Has some basic stroke skills, backhand, forehand, volley but has obvious weaknesses • Familiar with where to stand in doubles play

Medical Interpreter CERT 017.51, CRN 36228

$1,079
Calendar Oct 3, 2023 at 6 pm
Medical interpreters are in great demand both in person and remotely by video or phone. Interpreters can elect to work for a hospital, school, or state agency, or as contractors with many agencies throughout the country. They can also elect to work remotely from home where they can work independently and make their own hours. Open to all languages, this 60-hour program provides working knowledge of medical interpreting, including standards of practice, ethics, HIPAA regulations, cultural competency, and medical terminology/vocabulary. The course provides intense practice via oral role plays on a variety of medical topics. The student will also be introduced to VRI (Video Remote Interpreting) and OPI (Over the Phone Interpreting). Offered in collaboration with TransFluenci EDU, this course is designed for those preparing for entry-level careers as medical interpreters as well as for working interpreters preparing for the National Board Certificate exam. Students must be fully bilingual and must be fluent in English and one other language. This program meets the National Board for Medical Interpreter Certification training requirement and prepares you to pass the national certification exam. Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a certificate of completion from the college and may elect to apply for national certification. Certification fees are not included. Students must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Because a language assessment is required, students must register at least two weeks in advance. No class November 23.
Portuguese for Beginners LANG 054.51, CRN 36326
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Portuguese for Beginners LANG 054.51, CRN 36326

$179

Portuguese is the official language of several countries, including Portugal, Brazil, and a number of African nations. With 200 million native speakers –including over 51% of the South American population, Portuguese is a valuable and popular language to learn. Whether you need it for work, school, family or vacation, this course will provide you with some very basic grammatic structures, everyday vocabulary and sentences that will help you interact with Portuguese speakers. You will also have fun learning Portuguese with music and video. Instructor: Monica Rocha Antonin

Nutrition For Diabetes: What is a Fat? FOOD 092.53, CRN 36430
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Nutrition For Diabetes: What is a Fat? FOOD 092.53, CRN 36430

$84

Fat is the third major macronutrient the body needs for energy each day. It often has a bad reputation so taking this class can help to provide clarity on the role it serves in the body and how to incorporate it into a meal plan designed to manage diabetes. Healthy fats can be incorporated into all meals and snacks throughout the day to help you feel satisfied in more ways than one! What to Expect from Class: One-hour education session and Q&A with instructor and registered dietitian, Marissa Chiapperino Two-hour hands-on cooking activity in which you will prepare and take home 4-5 recipes that align with the educational topic discussed this session RECIPES: Snacks for Diabetes Smoothie Bar Zucchini fritters Roasted chickpeas Cheesy Egg Souffles Gỏi Cuốn (Vietnamese Spring Rolls w/ Peanut Sauce) Please bring to the class: close-toed shoes, preferably non-slip. Instructor: Marissa Chiapperino.

PICKLEBALL 101 HLTH 072.55, CRN 36500
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PICKLEBALL 101 HLTH 072.55, CRN 36500

$90
Has played a few times • Learning how to serve • Developing a forehand • Fails to return easy balls frequently • Learning to play the game, scoring and some basic rules • Has participated in beginning skills practice • Moves around the court in a balanced and safe manner • Gets some serves “in” • Realizes aspects of score-keeping, rules and where to stand on the court during serve, receive of serve, and general play • Has some basic stroke skills, backhand, forehand, volley but has obvious weaknesses • Familiar with where to stand in doubles play
PICKLEBALL 101 HLTH 072.56, CRN 36502
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PICKLEBALL 101 HLTH 072.56, CRN 36502

$90
Has played a few times • Learning how to serve • Developing a forehand • Fails to return easy balls frequently • Learning to play the game, scoring and some basic rules • Has participated in beginning skills practice • Moves around the court in a balanced and safe manner • Gets some serves “in” • Realizes aspects of score-keeping, rules and where to stand on the court during serve, receive of serve, and general play • Has some basic stroke skills, backhand, forehand, volley but has obvious weaknesses • Familiar with where to stand in doubles play




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