Pharmacy Technician: Online Learn pharmacy medical terminology, reading and interpreting prescriptions, and defining generic and brand names drugs and much, much more. 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. Prepares you to enter the pharmacy field and to pursue certification including the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board & PTCB exam(s): Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) and National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Pharmacy Technician Associate Certification (PTAC). Cost includes required textbook. Exam not included in the cost. Please visit https://www.northshore.edu/professional/skills/health.html to review the healthcare course requirements before registering.

CMAA: Medical Admin Assistant Administrative Medical Assistants are skilled multi-taskers who direct the flow of patients through an office. Effective patient flow allows the practice to operate efficiently, increase revenue, and provide a positive experience for the patient. These duties can include scheduling appointments, entering demographic and insurance information into practice software, managing patient check-in and check-out, answering phone calls, filing and retrieving paper records, maintaining electronic records, composing correspondence, performing daily financial practices, assigning medical codes and processing insurance claims. Upon completion of this course you will be prepared for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) national certification exam offered by National Healthcareer Association (NHA). This course includes a voucher which covers the fee of the exam. To register: https://careertraining.ed2go.com/northshorecc/training-programs/certified-medical-administrative-assistant.

Comprehensive Medical Billing and Coding- Online Course Medical Billers and Coders are in high demand! Learn medical billing and coding and career paths while preparing for one of the three MBC certifications-CBCS, CCA, or CPC. Study medical terminology, structures and functions of the human body, disorders and medical procedures common to each body system. Legal, ethical, and regulatory concepts, HIPPA compliance and third-party guidelines for filing insurance claims. You will receive hands-on practical experience in medical billing and coding, and an externship starter kit, medical terminology, and the structures and functions of the human body. Upon completion choose which MBC exam voucher that best aligns with your interests and career goals. To register, copy this link into your browser:https://careertraining.ed2go.com/northshorecc/training-programs/medical-billing-coding-plus-medical-terminology.

Medical Billing and Coding Comprehensive with Certified Medical Administrative Assistant- Online Course Prepare to become an Administrative Medical Assistant and Medical Biller and Coder, both versatile and valuable healthcare team members. At successful completion of the program, you will be prepared to take the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) national exam and the three Medical Billing and Coding (MBC) certifications; CBCS, CCA, or CPC. Receive hands-on practical experience in medical billing and coding, and an externship starter kit, voucher for CMAA exam , one MBC exam voucher that best aligns with your interests and career goals, and an opportunity to participate in clinical experience. For more detailed information and/or to register, copy this link into your browser: https://careertraining.ed2go.com/northshorecc/training-programs/certified-medical-administrative-assistant-with-medical-billing-coding-voucher-included.

Google IT Support Professional Certificate: Online This online, self-paced course can be started anytime throughout the semester. Prepare for an entry-level job in IT support. Designed for students who have basic computer skills and an interest in expanding on those skills. This online program with learning support and coaching from an NSCC instructor has the flexibility to fit your schedule. The program includes five courses: Technical Support Fundamentals, The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking, Operating Systems and You, System Administration and IT Infrastructure Services, and IT Security: Defense Against the Digital Dark Arts. Students should plan on committing 10 to 20 hours a week. Prerequisite: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Basic English as a Second Language 1 This course is for students whose first language is not English and who are at the very beginning stage of learning English. All skill areas are taught: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The focus is also on practicing everyday vocabulary and foundational grammatical concepts in preparation for Basic ESL II. Textbook required. Prerequisite: ELLC 0-65

Basic English as a Second Language 2 This course is intended for students at the low-beginner level who already possess some foundational English language skills. The focus is on further building vocabulary as well as strengthening grammatical concepts. Students write short paragraphs, develop basic strategies for listening comprehension, and improve their speaking skills in preparation for a mid-beginner class. Textbook required. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Basic ESL I or ELLC 66-90.

Basic English as a Second Language 3 This course is intended for students at the mid-beginner level who already possess foundational English language skills. The focus is on further building vocabulary as well as more complex grammatical structures. Students will practice writing short paragraphs, reading and responding to a greater variety of texts, and improving their listening and speaking skills in preparation for a high-beginner class. Textbook required. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Basic ESL II or ELLC 91-115.