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:This course is the American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and meets the CPR requirement for accepted Health Professions students at NSCC. The course reflects science and education from the 2025 American Heart Association Guidelines for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC)

Gardening in Containers Discover the joy and versatility of container gardening in this hands-on workshop designed for gardeners of all skill levels. Whether you have a small balcony, a patio, or just a sunny windowsill, this course will teach you how to grow vibrant flowers in containers of all shapes and sizes. By the end of the workshop, you will leave with the knowledge and confidence to create and maintain your own thriving container garden no backyard required, along with your own garden container masterpiece. Please bring scissors, knife, ribbon cutters and wire cutters to class. Course fee includes a $35 perishable fee.

Photographing the North Shore 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. 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
Designed to provide knowledge and understanding of real estate principles and practices necessary to qualify for a position as a real estate salesperson. Prepare for the Massachusetts Real Estate Salesperson's Examination. Learn state required content including property, contracts, closing, financing, brokerage, housing, zoning, appraisal, Massachusetts license law, and real estate math. This course is taught by a Massachusetts certified instructor.

Attendance Requirements
Students must attend all 40 hours of class to receive their certificate of completion to sit for the exam.

Required Textbooks
Please purchase both of these texts prior to the first class meeting from the retailer/bookseller of your choice.

• Dearborn Modern Real Estate Practice, 21st Edition, Comprehensive Guide on Real Estate Principles, Practice, Law, and Regulations (Dearborn Real Estate Education)
• Massachusetts Real Estate Practice & Law, 11th Edition: Includes updated MA Laws & Regulations

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.

Floral Design I From round, long and low, vertical, loose and airy, and cottage garden styles, learn to create a beautiful arrangement to take home each week. Covers the care, cultivation, and handling of flowering plants. Fresh cut flowers and florist supplies are provided in class. Please bring scissors, knife, ribbon cutters and wire cutters to class. Textbook required: Flower Arranging Complete Guide by Blacklock: ISBN# 9780955239175. Visit this link to order the textbook: https://a.co/d/ciF6qxY Cost of class includes a $150 perishable fee.

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. Health Care Requirements for Non-Credit Health Courses: 1. Accuplacer Placement Exam: If you do not have previous college credits students are required to take the Math and Reading Assessment (Accuplacer) and meet or exceed required score For testing information or to schedule an exam please visit the Testing Center Web Page: https://www.northshore.edu/cas/testing/index.html 2. A CORI Check. 3. 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. If you have any questions, please call us at (978) 236-1200.