CMAA: Certified Medical Administrative 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. https://careertraining.ed2go.com/northshorecc/training-programs/certified-medical-administrative-assistant. Online classes begin the second Tuesday of each month.

Medical Billing and Coding

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. https://careertraining.ed2go.com/northshorecc/training-programs/medical-billing-coding-plus-medical-terminology

Online classes begin the second Tuesday of each month.

Medical Billing and Coding with CMAA

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. https://careertraining.ed2go.com/northshorecc/training-programs/certified-medical-administrative-assistant-with-medical-billing-coding-voucher-included.

Online classes begin the second Tuesday of each month.

Medical Office Manager (CCPM)

Medical Office Managers and Administrative Medical Assistants handle a broad range of duties, which may include patient registration, scheduling, medical records, managing the revenue cycle, compliance regulations, human resources, health information, and general business processes that make practice management a challenging yet rewarding profession. This in-depth program combines several programs, Medical Terminology, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA), Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS), and Certified Physician Practice Manager (CPPM), to give you the foundation and training needed to be a Medical Office Manager. At successful completion of the program you will be ready to take the Certified Physician Practice Manager (CPPM) exam, offered by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) and the Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) national certification exams offered by the National Health Career Association (NHA). Included in the program are study guide materials, practice exams, AAPC membership, Practice code tool access, and a voucher for each exam. Requirements: This course must be taken on a PC. Macs are not compatible. https://careertraining.ed2go.com/northshorecc/training-programs/medical-office-administration/

Online classes begin the second Tuesday of each month.

Community Healthworker-Mass Board Approved Training Program

THIS CLASS WILL BE OFFERED FALL 2025

Community Health Workers (CHWs) 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 recommended ten core competencies to prepare you for an entry-level positions in community health. Textbook required: Timothy Berthold (Editor), Darouny Somsanith: ISBN: 978-1-394-19978-5 For information on applying for the Community Health Worker Certification visit: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-community-health-worker-certification. Please call our office at (978) 236-1200 for more information on registration and possible funding for​ eligible students.

Personal Trainer Certification Course: Hybrid

Gain all the information and skills needed to start an exciting fitness career as a Certified Personal Trainer. Course includes the ONLY IN-PERSON hands on practical skill labs in the fitness industry and a virtual "LIVE" lecture on core knowledge led by Mark Cassidy, MS, a Certified Personal Trainer for 25 years. Topics covered include anatomy, exercise physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, nutrition, equipment usage, fitness testing and more. The course is NCCA Accredited program with the options of 3 college credits towards a degree through the American Council on Education. Cost includes a national test voucher ($450 value), online study tools, a full online video course to use 24/7, and a 30-hour employer internship (Level 2 Certification) to helps walk you into jobs with local employers. To become a Level I Certified Personal Trainer you must successfully complete the written and practical exams. For Level II Nationally Certified Personal Trainer you must successfully complete your Level I exams followed by a 30-hour internship. Hands-on practical training occurs off-site and you must provide your own transportation. Class meets online from 9am-12pm followed by off-site lab from 1:00-4:00Pm on Saturday's. National written exam is on November 15th. Practical exam is on July 19 from 12pm-3pm at the gym. Textbook required and not included in the cost of the course. Please use these links to purchase: Paperback: https://us.humankinetics.com/products/fitness-professionals-handbook-8th-edition-with-hkpropel-access/?rfsn=5664876.daaee25 Ebook: https://us.humankinetics.com/products/fitness-professionals-handbook-8th-edition-ebook-with-hkpropel-access/?rfsn=5664876.daaee25

Reiki Usui/Holy Fire III: Level 1

Learn about the concepts, energies, history, and lineages of Usui and Holy Fire III Reiki, a form of Reiki developed by the International Center for Reiki Training. It is a powerful yet gentle form of healing that provides purification, empowerment and guidance. Gain a general understanding of the concepts of chakras, auras and Reiki energy healing using scanning and traditional Reiki hand positions. Learn to give yourself, your friends, family, and even your pets Reiki. For beginners or for anyone interested in learning more about Holy Fire Reiki. Training consists of lecture and discussion, Holy Fire III Reiki placement/attunement, hands-on practice, as well as the Reiki Healing. Cost of class includes course manual and certificate of completion of Usui/Holy Fire III Reiki Level One.

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. 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. 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. Courses prepares students to take the leading national/industry-recognized certification exam(s) essential to entry-level employment in this fast growing field: NWCA National Certification (NWCA) Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Exam. Course includes CPR and required textbooks. Exam(s) 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.