High Intermediate ESL This course is recommended for students who intend to take more advanced level noncredit classes or who wish to transition to credit ESL classes in the future. It concentrates on reinforcing and developing more academically geared reading, writing, and oral skills in preparation for low-advanced ESL classes. Textbook required. Prerequisite: ELLC 161-185

Advanced Floral Art

Your imagination and proven design skills will be challenged above and beyond in this advanced class. Sustainable intricate tablescapes, floral bodice and crown work, and advanced armatures will be explored. New large scale sustainable, ecofriendly techniques will be practiced. Please bring scissors, knife, ribbons cutters, and wire cutters to class. Prerequisite: Floral Design III or equivalent experience. Cost of class includes a $210 perishable fee.

Photographing the North Shore

About This Course
The North Shore is a spectacular place to shoot photos especially in the Summer. For each class meeting we will gather at some local, photogenic area and discover new ways of capturing the beauty of our region. While shooting you will learn about creative composition and the way light, shadows and textures help to create great photographs.

Course Materials
Bring any camera you wish from cell phone to DSLR to mirrorless, the basics are the same and you'll develop your "photographer's eye" as we build our portfolios.

About This Course
If you've always been shooting in Auto mode, you'll be amazed at how much your images can improve when you take control of your camera settings. Learn about the different features on your camera, how to use them, and techniques that result in more creative images. Topics include exposure controls (ISO, aperture, and shutter speed), scene presets, exposure modes, focus options, composition, color balance, lens choice and the use of in-camera flash. Note: The camera required for this class needs to allow you to leave on auto so you can work in other modes. Have your camera available as we explore technical and artistic ways to better your photography.

About The Virtual Format
This virtual class will meet live using the Zoom platform which requires a computer with microphone, camera and internet access.

Required Textbook
Please purchase this text prior to the first class meeting from the retailer/bookseller of your choice.

• Stunning Digital Photography by Tony Northrup and Chelsea Northrup 
  
  

Basic Life Support: BLS As a public safety professional or healthcare provider, it is your duty to respond to cardiac or breathing emergencies until more advanced medical personnel can take over. Utilizing the most current guidelines, you will be taught basic life support skills for all ages of patients (infant, child, and adult) including rescue breathing, foreign body airway obstruction, 2-person CPR and AED use. Successful completion of all skill stations and the final exam earns a certificate from the American Heart Association for Professional Rescuer CPR, valid for two years. Attendance for the entire course is required for successful completion. Cost includes a textbook. Note: The course reflects science and education from the 2025 American Heart Association Guidelines for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) This course is the American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and meets the CPR requirement for accepted Health Professions students at NSCC.

About this course
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.

Externship
Students who successfully complete this program are eligible to participate in an optional but highly recommended volunteer externship opportunity with a local company/agency/organization in order to gain valuable hands-on experience. 

Certifications
Course prepares you 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).

Costs
The cost includes CPR and the required textbook. Exams are not included in the cost of the program.

Entry and Healthcare Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Accuplacer Placement Exam meeting the minimum Math and Reading scores, if you do not have prior college credits
• CORI background check
• Proof of immunizations, a negative TB test, a COVID-19 vaccine with a booster, or a drug screening may be required for certain healthcare classes
• You will receive an email from jmccloud@northshore.edu before the first class, containing the student healthcare packet. This packet must be reviewed, electronically signed, and submitted prior to the start of class.

Additional Questions?
978-236-1200 or professional@northshore.edu

Landscape and Garden Maintenance - Summer Gain hands-on experience at Long Hill, an outstanding country estate with historic gardens in Beverly owned by The Trustees of Reservations. Participate in summer landscaping and garden maintenance supervised by the Long Hill staff horticulturalists. Learn about planting, weed identification/removal, garden rejuvenation, summer pruning (including hedges), mulching, propagation and cuttings, stone laying, landscape equipment, design of summer containers, and more. Informational handouts provided.

Computers for Beginners

An ideal beginner's class from learning computer hardware basics to exploring Windows and Microsoft Office (including Word). Learn through hands-on sessions to open, close, size and switch between windows; create, edit, format, save and print a document. Build the necessary foundation for further study in computers. Knowledge of the keyboard is necessary. Students must activate their My Northshore account prior to first class. Please email professional@northshore.edu for directions or call (978) 236-1200.