If you have ever considered a career as a veterinary assistant, you might have quite a few questions about what it is they do: What vaccinations do cats and dogs? What is the best way to control fleas? What do you do if your dog has a cut? What is the best way to deal with an emergency situation involving a pet? This course answers these questions and more.

You will learn about pet nutrition and a variety of health and safety issues. You will understand how to treat and prevent parasites, including roundworms and heartworms. You will even learn the facts of life, as it pertains to dogs and cats. You will explore current thoughts on spaying and neutering, how to deal with the very emotional issues of euthanasia, pet loss, and how best to assist clients in a time of need.

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To register or view details visit ed2go at: https://www.ed2go.com/kae/online-courses/conversational-french-beginner/

Proper pronunciation is important to good communication. Beginning Conversational French will help you master the best pronunciations. Simply click on each word to hear it spoken. Every word and sentence is also written out phonetically.

This course has been carefully crafted to ensure you will have no trouble pronouncing French words correctly. The first three lessons introduce the basics needed for most conversations in French, such as "please" and "thank you." You will also learn numbers, days of the week, months of the year, and telling time.

The entire course is structured in this logical, systematic method. After the introduction and basic conversation lessons, you will learn what to say at the airport. From the airport, you need to get to your hotel, so you will learn how to talk about transportation. The following lesson shows you how to talk to hotel employees. After you have settled into your hotel, you will probably be hungry, so the course also covers how to communicate in restaurants.

Each lesson also includes cultural tips. Hand and body gestures mean different things in different cultures. For example, do you know the proper way to point to avoid offending people in France? This course will tell you. You will be pleased with your quick progress, and you will be prepared for your next trip!

This is an asynchronous, online class.

Designed for beginners, we will have you speaking and reading Spanish in no time. You will practice the basic building blocks of the language and common idiomatic expressions. You will know enough vocabulary and grammar for simple conversations, and you will learn how to ask and answer questions.  Whether you speak some Spanish and need a refresher, or speak no Spanish, you will complete the course with the skills to communicate in Spanish.

This is a two month course - next start date is September 3, 2024!

Designed for beginners, we will have you speaking and reading Spanish in no time. You will practice the basic building blocks of the language and common idiomatic expressions. You will know enough vocabulary and grammar for simple conversations, and you will learn how to ask and answer questions.  Whether you speak some Spanish and need a refresher or no Spanish, you will complete the course with the skills to communicate in Spanish.

CEUs/ILUs: 3.2

Length (in hours): 32

Two-Month Course, quarterly starts

Designed for beginners, we will have you speaking and reading Spanish in no time. You will practice the basic building blocks of the language and common idiomatic expressions. You will know enough vocabulary and grammar for simple conversations, and you will learn how to ask and answer questions.  Whether you speak some Spanish and need a refresher, or no Spanish, you will complete the course with the skills to communicate in Spanish.

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Start Anytime! We are pleased to connect our community with Woodfords Family Service for this exceptional ONLINE training program. This training will prepare you to help children who are currently on a wait list for services and will prepare you for employment through local social service agencies. This program can be started at any time and finished at your own pace. In this course you will complete 12 online modules and three 4-hour live sessions. Once the modules are completed, you will receive the online blood borne pathogen training and Child and Adult First Aid & CPR certification. In just 40 hours, the remote training program can get you certified and on your way to a life changing profession.

Required: Copy of High School Diploma or equivalent. You must be a Maine resident and at least 18 years old to take this course. We will send you the BHP registration form to fill out and return to us in order to start the program.

Your community needs individuals who want to make a difference in a child’s life. Maine Children with intellectual challenges, autism, and mental health disorders, as well as their families, depend on Children’s Behavioral Health Services, and there is a huge need in our area! A Certified Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) is an essential member of a child’s treatment team and has the chance to have an instant influence while assisting children in reaching their full potential. We are thrilled to provide this fantastic Blended training to our community. You will be equipped to work with children who need services, while preparing yourself for employment with local social service agencies and/or school programs. Start whenever you choose, and go at your own pace. You have 6 months from your registration day to complete the course.You will complete 12 online modules, then participate in two Live sessions: BHP Live Day (8-9 hours offered in-person or virtually) and Ethical Considerations (2.5 hours offered virtually). You will also receive a stipend to obtain Child & Adult First Aid/CPR certification and free online training in blood-borne pathogens. Our free remote training program can get you and started in a career that will change your life in just 40 hours. 

Required: Must be a Maine resident and at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent to become certified. The state also 

requires that you take an in-person cpr/first aid class.. The cost of up to $100 will be reimbursed once you have completed the American Red Cross or American Heart Saver Course. Woodfords CPR/FA classes in Westbrook, Manchester and Brewer are free for all workforce learners.

Location: WoodfordsFamily Services 

www.woodfords.org/bhp-program

If you're great with kids and want to make a significant difference in the lives of children and families, consider this BHP training and certification.  BHP allows you to work with children either in the school or home/community setting; it is required for direct care providers working in Children's Behavioral Health Services.  Additional requirements include:  current Child & Adult CPR/First Aid certification and completion of an OSHA compliant Bloodborne Pathogens training.  Individuals must be at least 18 years old upon completion of course.  Additional education requirements must be met to be eligible to provide MaineCare Section 65 services.

This class is a combination of online and in-person sessions.  To learn more about this program, call us or see:

https://www.woodfords.org/bhp-program/