Phlebotomy

About This Course
In this course, students will learn how to safely perform blood draws (venipuncture and microcollection) and handle specimens properly. Topics include medical terminology, basic anatomy and physiology, blood collection techniques, and collecting other types of specimens within a phlebotomist’s role.

Externship
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.

Certifications
Course prepares students for the National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification exam.

Costs
Course includes CPR, required textbooks, and national exam fee.

Payment plans available. Important: to register with a payment plan, select your course start date and click that link for full details and to make the down payment. Remain on this page to pay in full.

--Payment plan for course beginning October 19, Lynn campus

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
--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

Social Media for Professional Success About This Course Discover how to harness the power of social media to grow your professional network, strengthen customer relationships, and deliver the right message to the right audience. This course covers essential platform know-how from content creation and audience targeting to proper etiquette and paid advertising strategies. You'll also learn how to leverage AI tools to enhance your brand and online presence. Platforms covered include Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter), and more! Course Requirements Must have some experience with Windows and keyboard Students must activate their myNorthshore account prior to first class

TEAS Test for Health Programs: Verbal

About This Course
Prepare for the TEAS exam with this focused course designed for students entering health programs. You’ll review key skills in reading (including maps, charts, and graphs) as well as English grammar and punctuation. For students with a basic understanding of grammar and punctuation, additional topics may be covered based on class time, student interest, and individual needs. This course helps strengthen core skills and build confidence for test day.

Required Materials
Please purchase the required text from the retailer of your choice. Below are links to two potential retailers. These texts are the same so please purchase one copy from your preferred (or another) retailer.

• ATI TEAS Study Guide 2026-2027 from ATI or from Amazon

QuickBooks for Small Business Success and Career Advancement

About This Course
This introductory course provides hands-on experience with the latest version of QuickBooks, focusing on essential skills for managing small business finances. Topics include setting up and managing a chart of accounts, creating and maintaining vendor, item, and customer lists, recording cash sales, invoicing, managing payments and deposits, performing bank reconciliations, and processing bill payments. You will also learn to generate reports and create graphs to visualize financial data. This course is ideal for those aiming to build foundational QuickBooks skills for professional or personal bookkeeping needs.

Course Requirements

• Basic computer and Windows knowledge
• Flash drive
• Textbook: QuickBooks Online by Patricia Hartley, MBA
• Students must activate their My Northshore account prior to the first class

Floral Merchandising and Business Practices About This Course Learn valuable information on merchandising flowers, gift plants, decorative accessories, window displays, end caps, focal areas, promotional publications, and building customer loyalty. Explore bookkeeping systems used extensively by florists, become acquainted with credit card charges, wire service, time management, product pricing, and personal productivity skills. Entry Requirements Completion of Floral Design I and Floral Design II or equivalent experience.

Novel Bootcamp About This Course Attention fiction writers! Join author and former Bantam Doubleday Dell editor Anthony Gangi for an immersive, hands-on journey from idea to completed first draft. In this intensive eight-week course, you’ll be guided step by step through the often elusive process of writing a novel, culminating in a full draft by the end of the session. While most of the writing will take place outside of class, each session is designed to provide structure, momentum, and expert insight. The course places particular emphasis on essential storytelling elements such as plot structure, compelling characterization, and dynamic dialogue. Along the way, you’ll receive thoughtful feedback and encouragement from both the instructor and a supportive community of fellow writers. Please note: This course is specifically designed for fiction writers. Materials Course materials will be distributed in class.

Bookkeeping and Accounting Skills for Business and Career Success

About This Course
This introductory course provides a foundational understanding of bookkeeping and accounting, focusing on the complete accounting cycle. You will learn how to analyze and record financial transactions using debits, credits, and T accounts. Key topics include posting transactions to the journal and ledger, preparing trial balances, making necessary adjustments, and generating financial statements. By the end of the course, you will have a working knowledge of essential accounting principles and be able to accurately track financial activities for a business.

Delivery Format
Instructor-led virtual. Please refer to the schedule below for more details.

Course Requirements

• Basic computer and Windows knowledge is required
• Flash drive
• Required textbook - College Accounting: A Practical Approach Chapters 1-12 with Study Guide and Working Papers
• Students must activate their myNorthshore account prior to the first class

European Hand Tied Bouquets About This Course Fall brings us rich brilliant colors. This design style is a must to have in your design toolbox. Expand your design skills as you work with an exciting variety of flowers and colors. Flower care and handling, as well as floral choices are covered. Cost Fresh flowers are included. Required Materials Please bring scissors, knife, ribbon and wire cutters to class.