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BLS for Healthcare Providers CPR Course - Blended

$90

with Sebastian Garcia

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 24, 2026 at 10 am

Blended learning is a combination of eLearning (online portion), in which a student completes part of the course in a self-directed manner, followed by a hands-on session. Covers the knowledge and skills for Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers, initial and renewal certification. Prepares a wide variety of healthcare professionals to recognize sudden cardiac arrest, respiratory emergencies, provide CPR, use an AED and relieve choking in both children and adults. Successful completion of this course provides certification and an AHA BLS Provider Card. Online class portion needs to be done before the day of class. You will receive an email from CGCC AHA Training center with a link to the online class portion.


*The American Heart Association (AHA) strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in Basic Life Support (BLS), and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA, and any fees charged for such a course do not represent income to the Association.

Suplentes de Cuidado Infantil de Oregon: Formando conexiones para apoyar el bienestar de las Comunidades de Oregon (Child Care Substitutes of Oregon: Forming connections to support the well-being of Oregon's Communities.).

Free

with Bertha Camacho

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 29, 2026 at 6 pm

Esta sesión introduce a los participantes a los conceptos básicos del programa Suplentes del Cuidado Infantil de Oregon. (Child Care Substitutes of Oregon, CCSO por sus siglaes en inglés) que incluyen: Qué es CCSO, que programas son elegibles para los servicios de CCSO y cómo inscribirse, y cuáles son los requisitos para convertirse en un suplente de CCSO con consejos para aplicar. Durante esta capacitación, los participantes aprenderán qué es el programa de Suplentes del Cuidado Infantil en Oregon y cómo pueden utilizar este servicio para satisfacer las necesidades del programa. Nivel Uno en PM. Ningún Contenido de Edad.

Sensory Smarts: Understanding and Supporting Sensory Needs in Infants and Toddlers

$20

with C. Ryan

Calendar Next available session starts Feb 2, 2026 at 6 pm

As educators, it’s important to know how little ones take in and respond to sights, sounds, touch, and more. In this workshop we’ll explore what sensory needs look like for infants/toddlers and share practical ways to support them every day. You’ll leave with fresh ideas and strategies for creating fun, sensory-friendly spaces. Set Two in LEC/SN. Infant/ Toddler.

NRA Basics of Rifle Shooting

$100

with Tim Sipe

Calendar Next available session starts Feb 3, 2026 at 6 pm

The course Introduces the student to the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for owning and using a rifle safely. Students will learn about basic rifle handling, ammunition, gun safety, and rifle shooting skills. For hunting, shooting for fun or shooting sports.There is a $30, lab fee to be paid at start of class. Class is held at the Mid Columbia Senior Center 1112 W. 9th St.  the Dalles, OR.

Keeping Children Physically Safe

$20

with Kathleen Walker-Henderson

Calendar Next available session starts Feb 5, 2026 at 6 pm

This training will examine the requirements for both indoor and outdoor environments to ensure the physical safety of all children, in accordance with state and local licensing. Examples will be explored to develop a plan to monitor safety in these environments. Set Two in HSN. Infant/ Toddler, Preschool, School Age.

First Aid CPR and AED - The Dalles

$80

with Sebastian Garcia

Calendar Next available session starts Feb 7, 2026 at 9 am

The Heartsaver First Aid Course Teaches rescuers to effectively recognize and treat adult emergencies in the critical first minutes until emergency medical service personnel arrive. The course also provides a complete health and safety training solution for first aid, adult/infant CPR, and Automated External Defibrillation AED. Course meets the State of Oregon Child Care licensing requirement. American Heart Association (AHA) requires all students to have a copy of the course textbook to prepare for the course and to have it available for personal use. The book will be provided to you in class.

Autism 201

$20

with Jennifer Cork

Calendar Next available session starts Feb 10, 2026 at 6 pm

Autism 201 reviews information about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) including the symptoms, causes, treatments, and an overview of how you can support someone with autism in the classroom. Set Two in SN. Infant/ Toddler, Preschool.

TRI: Resumen de Spark Parte 1 (Spark Overview Part 1)

Free

with Ivette Guevara

Calendar Next available session starts Feb 10, 2026 at 6 pm

La primera parte de esta serie de dos sesiones presenta Spark de Oregón, el Sistema de Reconocimiento y Mejora de la Calidad (QRIS) del estado. Los participantes aprenderán sobre los objetivos de Spark, sus beneficios, los requisitos de elegibilidad y los pasos para participar. El objetivo de esta capacitación es preparar a los proveedores para tomar una decisión intencional sobre unirse a Spark e invertir en el crecimiento de la calidad de su programa. Después de esta capacitación, los proveedores interesados podrán inscribirse en Parte 2 Descripción General de Spark.  Nivel Uno en PM. Ningún Contenido de Edad.





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