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Recovery Coach Academy fulfills 30 of the 60 educational hours required to become a Massachusetts Certified Addiction Recovery Coach. Designed to provide those seeking to work as Recovery Coaches with a thorough overview of addiction science, the various substances of misuse and their effects, and how addiction impacts mental health, physical health, and overall wellness. Stages of change related to recovery are examined, along with Motivational Interviewing, an evidence-based intervention used to promote recovery goal attainment. The course utilizes case studies and experiential exercises that will strengthen the students' cultural awareness and responsiveness to differences. A great deal of time is spent examining the accepted ethical standards for coaches-how best to navigate boundaries and 'stay in the lane' of a Recovery Coach. There are no prerequisites for attending this class; all are welcome. Training participants will receive knowledge and resources designed to help people heal from addiction, whether they are just entering recovery or looking to deepen and sustain their recovery. Topics covered required by the state of Massachusetts for the CARC certification are: Addiction 101, Mental Health, Motivational Interviewing, Cultural Competencies and Ethical Responsibilities. Course materials are included in the cost of the class.

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CompTIA IT Fundamentals certification is your launch pad for an IT career. Course provides a strong IT foundation for non-technical professionals and advanced end-users at home, work, college, or high school. Focus on essential IT skills including features and functions of common operating systems and establishing network connectivity, identifying common software applications and their purpose, and using security and web browsing best practices. Prepares you for the CompTIA IT Fundamentals examination (Exam FC0-U61) and is a suggested prerequisite to CompTIA A+. Cost of the exam and textbook are included.

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Community Health Workers (CHW's) play a key role in ensuring the health and well-being of multi-cultural residents in a variety of community-based settings such as homes, schools, clinics, shelters, local businesses, and community centers. Learn the various components and functions of community health work including outreach methods and strategies, individual and community assessment, effective communication, cultural responsiveness and mediation, education to promote healthy behavior change, care coordination and system navigation, use of public health concepts and approaches, advocacy and community capacity building, documentation along with professional skills and conduct. The Community Health Worker (CHW) training program has been developed to align with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health's recommended ten core competencies to prepare you for an entry-level positions in community health. Textbook required: Foundations for Community Health Workers:ISBN#9781119060819.

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CompTIA A+ Certification is the foundation of your Information Technology Profession and provides you with an industry recognized, valued credential. Learn the essential skills and information needed to install, upgrade, repair, configure, troubleshoot, optimize, and perform preventative maintenance of basic PCs, and the ability to connect users to the data they need to do their jobs regardless of the devices being used. This course prepares you to take the CompTIA A+ Certification Exams. Cost of the textbook and the exam are included.

Nurse Assistant/Home Health AideWe are able to offer this course, free of charge, to eligible students, along with certain services and materials. Please call our office at 978-236-1200 to learn more about the course AND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS. Nurse Assistant training prepares you for an entry-level career in healthcare. Training includes preparation for the State Board exam to become certified and issues certifications in Home Health Aide, CPR, and CMS Hand in Hand Dementia Training. Clinical experience in a local nursing facility with Registered Nurse Instructors will be provided.* Skills will be taught in our state-licensed lab.* Skills include vital signs, moving and turning patients, personal care basics, bed-making, bed, bath and feeding, record keeping and responding to emergencies. Students must take and pass the State Board examination to become a Certified Nurse Assistant in the state of Massachusetts. The cost of the textbook, workbook, and state exam is included as part of the scholarship funded program. Prerequisites: (1) A CORI check is required. (2) Proof of immunizations and a negative TB test is required at the start of class. Proof of a COVID?19 vaccine and a booster is required. *Lab and clinical portion of the program is subject to change depending on the status of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Community Healthworker We are able to offer this course, free of charge, to eligible students, along with certain services and materials. Please call our office at 978-236-1200 to learn more about the course AND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS. Community Health Workers (CHW's) play a key role in ensuring the health and well-being of multi-cultural residents in a variety of community-based settings such as homes, schools, clinics, shelters, local businesses, and community centers. Learn the various components and functions of community health work including outreach methods and strategies, individual and community assessment, effective communication, cultural responsiveness and mediation, education to promote healthy behavior change, care coordination and system navigation, use of public health concepts and approaches, advocacy and community capacity building, documentation along with professional skills and conduct. The Community Health Worker (CHW) training program has been developed to align with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health's recommended ten core competencies to prepare you for an entry-level positions in community health. Textbook included: