Dialysis Technician Program Students have 4-6 months to finish the online program. Growing demand for dialysis technicians reflects the rise in kidney disease. This program prepares students for entry-level roles in hospitals, clinics, and dialysis centers. Students learn dialysis procedures, patient care, equipment operation, safety protocols, and emergency response. Graduates gain knowledge of renal physiology, hemodialysis principles, and quality care standards, along with the skills needed to monitor patients and support treatment. Certification Opportunities (exam fees not included): National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Dialysis Technician Associate. All students who successfully complete the program (and pass a background check and drug screen) will have access to the Ready to Work (RTW) Job and Externship Placement services. 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.

Pharmacy Technician Program Students have 4-6 months to finish the online program. Growing demand for pharmacy technicians offers strong job opportunities across healthcare settings. This program prepares students for entry-level roles and the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) exam. Students learn pharmacy terminology, prescription processing, pharmacology, calculations, law, and ethics, along with insurance procedures, inventory control, and communication skills. Graduates gain the knowledge needed to work in pharmacy settings and understand top 200 medications, including their uses and classifications. Certification Opportunities (exam fees not included): PTCB, Pharmacy Technician Certification Board and NWCA, National Workforce Pharmacy Technician Associate Certification, and Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician license. All students who successfully complete the program (and pass a background check and drug screen) will have access to the Ready to Work (RTW) Job and Externship Placement services. 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.

Reiki Usui/Holy Fire III: Level 2 Practitioner Certification

About This Course
Enhance your healing power and intuition as well as your confidence and skills with Level 2 training. Learn full treatment session techniques including advanced body scanning and traditional Japanese Reiki techniques. At course completion you will have an understanding of the following concepts: clearing negative energy from your clients and their homes, distance healing, healing of emotional problems and trauma, and changing unwanted habits. As a Usui/Holy Fire III Reiki Level Two Practitioner, you can see clients and open your own Reiki healing practice if you chose to do so.

Course Prerequisites and Materials

• Successful completion of any Level 1 Reiki lineage
• Required text is the same as Level 1. Please email professional@northshore.edu if you do not have the book from Level 1.

About this course
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.

Externship
Students who successfully complete this program are eligible to participate in an optional but highly recommended volunteer externship opportunity with a local company/agency/organization in order to gain valuable hands-on experience. 

Certifications
Course prepares you 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).

Costs
The cost includes CPR and the required textbook. Exams are not included in the cost of the program.

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
• CORI background check
• 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

Recovery Coach Training

About This Course
The gold standard for Recovery Coach Training fulfills 30 of the 60 educational hours required to become a Massachusetts Certified Addiction Recovery Coach. Recovery Coaches play a vital role in the community; they serve as guides and mentors to individuals with drug and alcohol problems, and empower people on their personal journey by providing many options and 'paths' to recovery. Training participants will receive tools and resources designed to help people heal from the devastating effects of addiction, whether they are just entering recovery or looking to deepen and sustain their recovery. For individuals considering a career as a recovery coach or peer mentor, or individuals who simply want to learn more effective methods for supporting people through their recovery process.

Required Materials

• Textbook: CCARs Recovery Coach Academy

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.