Medical Interpreting Certification Prep- REMOTE LEARNING COURSE Medical interpreters are in great demand both in person and remotely by video or phone. Interpreters can elect to work for a hospital, school, or state agency, or as contractors with many agencies throughout the country. They can also elect to work remotely from home where they can work independently and make their own hours. Open to all languages, this 60-hour program provides working knowledge of medical interpreting, including standards of practice, ethics, HIPAA regulations, cultural competency, and medical terminology/vocabulary. Course provides intense practice via oral role plays on a variety of medical topics. You will also be introduced to VRI (Video Remote Interpreting) and OPI (Over the Phone Interpreting). Offered in collaboration with TransFluenci LLC, this course is designed for those preparing for entry-level careers as medical interpreters as well as for working interpreters preparing for the National Board Certification exam. This program meets the National Board for Medical Interpreter Certification training requirement. Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a certificate of completion from the college and may elect to apply for national certification. Certification fees are not included in the price of the course. Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent. Students must be fluent in English and one other language. Screening required, call 978-236-1200 to request a screening appointment after registration. Textbook required: "What You Need to Know to Become a Medical Interpreter," ISBN: 9780578411910. Available at Amazon.com.

Bookkeeping and Accounting: Part 1 An introduction to bookkeeping and accounting covering the accounting cycle. Analyze and record transactions using debits, credits, and T accounts, along with posting in the journal and the ledger. Prepare trial balance, create adjustments, and produce financial statements. Calculator and ruler are required. Textbook required: Please visit www.SHOPNSCC.com to order books. Students must activate their My Northshore account prior to first class. Prerequisite: Excel Level 1 or equivalent experience. There is an instructor led virtual or in person option for this course. Please see schedule.

Phlebotomy and EKG Career Path The combined Phlebotomy and EKG Technician program provides the necessary skills required to function as a vital member of the clinical laboratory team. Phlebotomists and EKG Technicians are employed throughout the healthcare system including in hospitals, neighborhood health centers, medical group practices, HMO's, public health facilities, veteran hospitals, insurance carriers, and in other healthcare settings. Learn to collect blood specimens from clients for the purpose of laboratory analysis, become familiar with all aspects of blood collection, and the necessary skills needed to perform venipunctures safely. Combined with EKG, the course further covers topics and processes critical to conducting and interpreting electrocardiograms (EKGs) including the anatomy and physiology of the heart, technology used such as the EKG machine, how to interpret a rhythm strip, and details of a myocardial infarction. After completing this program, learners will have the opportunity 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) Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT), and National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Certified EKG Technician (CEKG). Includes CPR and optional lab. Learners who successfully complete this program are eligible to participate in an optional volunteer externship opportunity with a local company/agency/organization whose work aligns with this area of study in order to gain valuable hands-on experience. Note: Additional documentation including health records, immunizations, drug-screening, criminal background checks, etc. may be required by the clinical/fieldwork facility. Proof of a COVID?19 vaccine may be required by the clinical/fieldwork partner. Cost includes the required textbook. Exam not included in the cost of the program.. Exam not included in the cost of the program. Prerequisite: High School Diploma or GED. It is strongly recommended that students take the Accuplacer Placement Exam for advising purposes. For testing information or to schedule exam please visit: https://www.northshore.edu/cas/testing/. *Lab and externship portion of the program is subject to change depending on the status of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Event Planning: Part I- REMOTE LEARNING COURSE Looking to become a successful event planner? Learn the fundamentals of event planning exploring the various responsibilities and details of an event planner's job, defining industry terms, and gaining practical insight into the valuable tools and resources available to help you succeed.

Spanish 1-REMOTE LEARNING COURSE An informal approach to learning the Spanish language through interactive in-class communication, exchanging greetings, engaging in simple conversations and learning useful everyday vocabulary. You'll enjoy conversing in class, at home, at work, or on vacation using your newly learned Spanish skills.

Word for the Workplace: Level 1 Have some typing skills, familiar with the keyboard and Windows? Time to take it to the next level. Learn to create, format, and print all types of documents. Discuss file management, text management, formatting, and much more. Flash drive required: Students must activate their My Northshore account prior to first class.

CyberSafe- REMOTE LEARNING COURSE Attention all end-users of computers, mobile devices, networks, and the Internet! Time to use technology more securely to minimize digital risks. Learn and understand security compliance considerations, social engineering malware, and various other data security related concepts. Explore the hazards and pitfalls and learn how to use technology safely and securely. Book and CyberSafe Certification Exam included.

EKG Technician in Spanish: Online Course ¡Los técnicos de EKG están en demanda! Pueden trabajar en consultorios médicos, hospitales, clínicas y otras instalaciones y organizaciones dedicadas a la atención médica. Los técnicos de EKG también trabajan para compañías de seguros para proporcionar datos para pólizas de seguro de vida y salud. Al igual que otras profesiones sanitarias en crecimiento, se espera que la demanda de técnicos para la toma de electrocardiogramas, continúe creciendo sustancialmente. Para el año 2024 aproximadamente un 25% más de trabajos de técnico de EKG estarán disponibles. Este programa técnico para técnico de EKG, prepara a los alumnos para efectuar la toma de electrocardiogramas (EKG). Este curso incluirá información sobre anatomía y fisiología del corazón, procesos de enfermedades médicas, terminología médica, ética médica, aspectos legales del contacto con el paciente, electrocardiografía y pruebas de estrés. ¡Un curso altamente interactivo! Hay varios exámenes de certificación nacional disponibles para los alumnos que completan con éxito este programa: National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Certified EKG Technician (CEKG). Los estudiantes que completan este programa son elegibles para participar en una oportunidad de práctica voluntaria opcional con una compañía / agencia / organización local cuyo trabajo se alinea con esta área de estudio para obtener una valiosa experiencia práctica. A medida que los alumnos avanzan en su programa de eLearning, un Coordinador de Externship se comunicará para coordinar la colocación. Se recomienda fuertemente que los estudiantes tomen el Examen de Colocación Accuplacer para fines de asesoramiento. Para obtener información sobre las pruebas o para programar un examen, por favor visita: https://www.northshore.edu/cas/testing/. Para registrarse visita: https://northshore.edu2.com/