Courses

• PDP DA 286: Indepen-Dance
  
• PDP DA 329: Ballet, High Intermediate
  Prereq: PDP DA 229 or previous ballet experience. A program of advanced classical ballet.
• PDP DA 330: Pointe
  Prereq: PDP DA 229 or previous experience. Introduction or reintroduction to basics of pointe work. Ballet barre and center work.
• PDP DA 340: Modern Dance, High Intermediate
  Prereq: PDP DA 240 or previous experience. The course draws from contemporary and modern dance techniques to enhance the experienced dancer's kinesthetic awareness and performance capabilities.
• PDP DA 380: Jazz, High Intermediate
  Prereq: PDP DA 280 or the equivalent. Practice in the fast, dynamic jazz dance style associated with Broadway, hip-hop, and dance video with an emphasis on style and sound anatomical technique. Students must be at the intermediate/advanced level and be ready for a workout.
• PDP DA 400: Repertory and Performance
  Prereq: Previous dance training and the instructor's consent. Students are part of the choreographic process as faculty members create or rework pieces. Dances are performed in a Dance Theatre Group concert.
• PDP ER 100: Standard First Aid
  This course teaches basic treatment and care for a variety of injuries and sudden illnesses. Topics include bandaging, splinting, and wound care. Those who successfully perform practical skills become certified in First Aid through ECSI for two years. Class fee includes required textbook.
• PDP ER 150: Basic CPR
  This course trains students in the lifesaving skills used in respiratory and cardiac emergencies. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) for adults, children, and infants is taught through lectures, readings, and videos, then reinforced through practice on manikins. Those who successfully perform practical skills become certified in Basic CPR through ECSI for two years. Class fee includes required textbook.
• PDP ER 180: Pet CPR and First Aid
  This course trains individuals in the skills necessary to recognize and provide basic care in pet emergencies. CPR and first aid skills for dogs and cats are emphasized through lectures, readings, and video, and then reinforced through hands-on practice on manikins. Topics include but are not limited to choking, medical emergencies, and care for injuries. Upon completion of this course students will be certified in Pet First Aid/CPR through ECSI for two years. Class fee includes required textbook.
• PDP ER 210: Wilderness First Aid
  This is an intermediate first aid course designed for anyone who spends time where medical care is an hour or more away. Students learn how to recognize and treat illnesses and injuries encountered in remote locations. Those who pass a written and practical exam become certified in Wilderness First Aid through ECSI for two years. Class fee includes required textbook.
• PDP ER 250: Healthcare Provider CPR
  In this course students learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for adults, children, and infants using a resuscitation mask, bag-valve mask, and automatic external defibrillator as well as more advanced techniques for special rescue situations. Those who pass a written and practical exam become certified in Healthcare Provider CPR through ECSI for two years. Class fee includes required textbook.
• PDP ER 350: CPR and First Aid Instructor
  Prereq.: Healthcare Provider CPR and First Aid Certification. This class certifies individuals to teach Adult, Child, and Infant CPR with AED, Healthcare Provider CPR as well as Basic First Aid for the Emergency Care and Safety Institute (ECSI). Class fee includes required textbooks and materials.
• PDP ER 400: Emergency Medical Technician
  A course that prepares students to take the written and practical EMT exams issued by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the National Registry of EMTs. Students learn the essentials of pre-hospital emergency care. The course includes lecture, lab and ambulance and hospital observation time. There are no prerequisites but 100% attendance is mandatory. Those who pass written and practical exams will be eligible to test for their EMT certification. This class meets on select Saturdays and Sundays. Class fee includes required textbooks, materials, lab and certification fees and CPR training.
• PDP ER 401: Online Emergency Medical Technician
  This course consists of lectures given online by an instructor teaching in real time. Labs are held on select days, in person at Boston University. Ambulance and hospital observations are arranged with local companies and hospitals. Students must have a computer with working webcam, speakers and microphone and reliable access to internet. This course prepares students to take the written and practical EMT exams issued by the Massachusetts Dept. of Public Health and the National Registry of EMTs. Class fee includes required textbooks, materials, lab and certification fees and CPR training.
• PDP ER 406: National Core Competency Program
  This program meets the National Core Competency Requirements for recertification at the National Registry EMT, EMT-Basic, and MA EMT-Basic level. This course also meets the requirements for the National Registry EMT-Basic to EMT transition course. It is a 20-hour course. The course covers topics including, but not limited to: airway management, respiratory emergencies, cardiovascular emergencies, trauma assessment and skills, medical assessment and skills, and EMS operations.
• PDP FT 112: Basic Weight Training Principles
  A course in the principles and methods of strength training using machine and free-weight exercises. Improve muscle strength, tone, endurance and body composition with sensible safe weight training.
• PDP FT 114: Fitness Fundamentals
  A course in fitness training principles and methods that will enable you to design your own fitness routine. The five components of fitness, cardiovascular, muscular strength, muscular endurance, body composition, and flexibility will be reviewed in depth.
• PDP FT 115: Basic Conditioning
  Exercise form and function will be reviewed in depth to allow participants to develop balanced total body fitness programs. Weekly workouts will include a warm-up, strength training, flexibility and cardiovascular components.
• PDP FT 125: Principles of High Intensity Interval Training
  This class is a mix of interval training, weightlifting, gymnastics and mobility exercises to increase participants overall fitness capacity. You will learn the principles and benefits of HIIT training.
• PDP FT 212: Advanced Weight Lifting
  The objective of this class is to educate and assist in creating an individual resistance training program. Class combines learn-by-doing workshops with classroom presentations on strength training principles, periodization, mental strategies, injury prevention, and assistance exercises. The advanced class incorporates basic exercise techniques learned from the basic weight training class.

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