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First Aid CPR and AED - The Dalles
with Sebastian Garcia
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.
TRI: Resumen de Spark Parte 1 (Spark Overview Part 1)
with Ivette Guevara
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.
Autism 201
with Jennifer Cork
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.
NRA Basic Pistol Safety Course
with Kevin MacIntyre
The NRA Basics of Pistol Safety Course covers pistol safety, handling, and responsible firearm ownership for beginners and intermediates. The classroom and indoor range are located in the basement of the Mid Columbia Senior Center at 1112 W. 9th Street in The Dalles, Oregon. Students will be required to certify their legal eligibility and sign a Firearm Release Form. Participants are responsible for acquiring their own ammunition and will receive instructions on how to complete this assignment. Attendance at all four sessions is required to complete the course, though emergency situations will be considered. Successful participants will receive a certificate of completion, which is required to apply for an Oregon Concealed Handgun License. No discounts or waivers are available.
Manufacturing Makers' Friday: Skills Center Manufacturing Access
with Lindsey Hegemann
This course is designed to give facilitated and curated access to equipment in CGCC's Skills Center. It provides access and basic training on the use of GTAW/SMAW/GMAW welding equipment, a shear, a sheet metal bender, CNC plasma machines, laser engraving, plastic and resin 3D printing equipment, manual milling equipment, CNC milling equipment, CNC lathe equipment, and small format CNC waterjet. Think of it as the ultimate maker space and a chance to learn on industrial grade and quality equipment that can scale upwards or downwards. Small business participation is encouraged! Equipment access is available on a first-come-first-serve basis during the listed class hours. A CGCC instructor will be present to facilitate use and teach basic CAD/CAM for CNC equipment, but prior experience or knowledge is beneficial. Students can be approved for independent equipment use through a badging process. Basic and small scrap materials are provided. For more in depth projects, materials can be purchased at cost from CGCC. Safety training and equipment demonstration is provided in person as needed before using each type of equipment for the first time.
BLS for Healthcare Providers CPR Course - Hood River
with Chrystal Akin Bruce
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. The American Heart Association (AHA) requires all students to have a current copy of the course textbook to have it available for personal use. This book will be provided to you in class.
*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.
Documenters Training - Your new civic side hustle
with Emily Harris
This two-hour training prepares you to join Uplift Local's Gorge Documenters team — community members who are paid to go to local public meetings and take notes. The class covers practical skills such as how to attend, understand what's happening, and take effective notes at public meetings, as well as relevant laws and the ways local government decisions affect people's lives. The class includes a hands-on practice session. Materials are provided for review and reference. Completing the course and a short quiz makes you eligible for paid assignments taking notes at public meetings in Gorge communities across Hood River, Wasco, Klickitat and Skamania counties and eligible for future free opportunities through Uplift Local to learn and use other journalism and information-related skills.
https://upliftlocal.news/columbia-gorge/columbia-gorge-documenters/
Basket Weaving - Jelly Jar Basket
with Chris Bush
The Jelly Jar basket is approximately 3" x 10" and fits 4 jelly jars. This basket is a market style basket with a woven base and start and stop weave. All tools and materials will be provided by the instructor in class. This is a perfect beginner basket, come and learn how to weave a basket!!