New! Surgical Technology Certification Test Prep- Remote Class Never took or didn't pass the CST exam? NBSTSA Certification is required for Surgical Technologists in Mass. Prepare now to take or retake the NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist Exam. Must be a graduate of a CAAHEP accredited Surgical Technology program to be eligible for testing with NBSTSA. Test materials and test strategies will be covered to increase your success on the exam. This course utilizes Blackboard and Boardvitals and computer/internet access is required. The course is a self-study, online directed review with weekly check-ins.

New! Central Sterile Test Prep Do not miss out! Legislation requiring Central Sterile Technicians to be certified in Massachusetts is currently being reviewed. Prepare now for the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) certification exam. Test materials and test strategies will be covered to increase your success on the exam. Textbook required: Please visit www.SHOPNSCC.com to order book. Please note that the first class, orientation, will run from 7:00 to 8:30. No class on 7/2 – Summer Break. The course is a self-study, online directed review with weekly check-ins.

Reiki Usui/Holy Fire III: Level 1 Learn about the concepts, energies, history, and lineages of Usui and Holy Fire III Reiki, a form of Reiki developed by the International Center for Reiki Training. It is a powerful yet gentle form of healing that provides purification, empowerment and guidance. Gain a general understanding of the concepts of chakras, auras and Reiki energy healing using scanning and traditional Reiki hand positions. Learn to give yourself, your friends, family, and even your pets Reiki. For beginners or for anyone interested in learning more about Holy Fire Reiki. Training consists of lecture and discussion, Holy Fire III Reiki placement/attunement, hands-on practice, as well as the Reiki Healing. Cost of class includes course manual and certificate of completion of Usui/Holy Fire III Reiki Level One.

Community Healthworker-Mass Board Approved Training Program Community Health Workers (CHWs) play a key role in ensuring the health and well-being of multi-cultural residents in a variety of community-based settings such as homes, schools, clinics, shelters, local businesses, and community centers. Learn the various components and functions of community health work including outreach methods and strategies, individual and community assessment, effective communication, cultural responsiveness and mediation, education to promote healthy behavior change, care coordination and system navigation, use of public health concepts and approaches, advocacy and community capacity building, documentation along with professional skills and conduct. The Community Health Worker (CHW) training program has been developed to align with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health recommended ten core competencies to prepare you for an entry-level positions in community health. Textbook required: For information on applying for the Community Health Worker Certification visit: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-community-health-worker-certification.

Dental Assisting Prepare for an entry-level position as a chair-side Dental Assistant. Become familiar with all areas of administrative and clinical dental assisting to work in a dental practice. Learn the history of dentistry, introduction to the dental office, the legal aspects of dentistry, introduction to oral anatomy, dental operatory, introduction to tooth structure (primary and permanent teeth), the oral cavity; and other areas. Students who successfully complete this program are eligible to participate in an optional volunteer externship opportunity with a local company/agency/organization in order to gain valuable hands-on experience. Course prepares students to take the leading national/industry-recognized certification exam(s) essential to entry-level employment in this fast-growing field: National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Dental Assistant Clinical Certification (DACC). Includes CPR and required textbook. Exam not included in the cost of the program. Prerequisite: High school diploma or equivalent. Please visit https://www.northshore.edu/professional/skills/health.html to review the healthcare course requirements before registering.

Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aide Nurse Assistant training prepares you for an entry-level career in healthcare while preparing you for the Massachusetts State Board exam to become certified Nurse Assistant. Course also includes certifications in Home Health Aide, CPR, and CMS Hand in Hand Dementia Training, and a clinical experience in a local long-term care facility with a Registered Nurse Instructor. Skills are taught in our state-licensed lab and includes vital signs, moving and turning patients, personal care basics, bed-making, bed, bath and feeding, record keeping and responding to emergencies. Open to students 16 years of age and older. Students must take and pass the State Board examination to become a Certified Nurse Assistant in the state of Massachusetts. The cost of the state exam is not included in the cost of tuition. Textbook and workbook required: Call 978-236-1200 for information. Read first four chapters in the textbook prior to the first class. Please visit https://www.northshore.edu/professional/skills/health.html to review the healthcare course requirements before registering.

EKG Technician Learn to conduct and interpret electrocardiograms (EKGs) including the anatomy and physiology of the heart, equipment technology, how to interpret a rhythm strip, and details of a myocardial infarction. Course prepares students to take the leading national/industry-recognized certification exam(s) essential to entry-level employment in this fast-growing field: NWCA National Certificate: (NWCA) EKG Technican (CET) Exam. Cost includes the required textbook. Exam not included in the cost of the program. Prerequisite: High School Diploma or equivalent. Please visit https://www.northshore.edu/professional/skills/health.html to review the healthcare course requirements before registering.

Recovery Coach Training Part II-Days 1&2: Addiction Education - Remote Learning Course For individuals interested in learning more about addiction. This course provides a thorough overview of addiction science, the various substances of misuse and their effects, and how addiction impacts mental health, physical health, and overall wellness. Stages of change as relates to recovery are examined, along with Motivational Interviewing, an evidence-based method used to help people get 'unstuck' from problem behaviors. Also included are case examples to illustrate how culture plays a role in helping relationships, and how best to remain sensitive to individual differences. Fulfills the 14 hours of required training on Addiction 101, Mental Health, Motivational Interviewing, and Cultural Competency for those pursuing certification as a Massachusetts Addiction Recovery Coach.