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/

Professional Rescuer CPR 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 digital Ebook. Class meets virtually on Tuesday, June 1 and on Campus June 2 for lab. Note: This course is the American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS). Meets the CPR requirement for accepted Health Professions students at NSCC.

TEAS Test Preparation for Health Programs: Math-REMOTE LEARNING COURSE Preparation for those planning on taking the TEAS test. Focus on whole numbers, fractions and decimals, percentages, ratios and proportion, metric conversions, and algebraic equations. Textbook required: "TEAS Study Manual" ISBN: 978-156533-2324.

Phlebotomy/EKG in Spanish:Online Course El flebotomista es un miembro vital del equipo del laboratorio clínico, cuya función principal es obtener muestras de sangre del paciente mediante punción venosa y microcolección con fines de prueba. Los flebotomistas se emplean en todo el sistema de atención médica, incluidos hospitales, centros de salud del vecindario, consultorios médicos grupales, HMO, centros de salud pública, hospitales veteranos, compañías de seguros y en otros entornos de atención médica. La demanda de técnicos en flebotomía ha aumentado sustancialmente con la complejidad general de los servicios de salud y los riesgos de enfermedades infecciosas. Los expertos actuales de la industria de la salud predicen un aumento del 15% en los trabajos de flebotomía para 2018. El Programa de técnico en flebotomía prepara a los alumnos para recolectar muestras de sangre de los clientes con el fin de realizar análisis de laboratorio. Los alumnos se familiarizarán con todos los aspectos de la recolección de sangre y ejecutarán las habilidades necesarias para realizar las venopunturas de manera segura. 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:Nathoinal Workforce Career Assoication (NWCA) Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) and 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/. Nota: el centro de prácticas externas puede requerir documentación adicional que incluya registros de salud, inmunizaciones, detección de drogas, verificación de antecedentes penales, etc. Para registrarse visita: https://northshore.edu2.com/

TEAS Test Preparation for Health Programs: Science-REMOTE LEARNING COURSE Preparation for those planning on taking the TEAS test. Life science, human body science and vocabulary, chemical and physical science, and general science will be covered. Textbook required: "TEAS Study Manual": ISBN #978-156533-2324.

Central Sterile Processing Technician- Hyrbid Learn to clean and sterilize surgical instruments and medical equipment. Set up and deliver them to surgical areas, hospital rooms, clinics and even patient's homes. Assemble, adjust and check non-sterile equipment, and sterile supplies needed for surgery or other medical procedures. Learn about microbes and germs and how they cause infections, as well as managing inventory, ordering supplies, inspecting, maintaining, delivering and retrieving equipment and instruments for surgery, emergency room and other patient care units. After completing this program, test for the certifying exam given at a local Prometric Testing Center to obtain provisional certification from the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management Association (IAHCSMM). The cost of this exam is not included in cost of this program. Once employed, you must accumulate 400 hours of work experience within 6 months to become fully certified. Program includes classroom, *lab, and experience in a sterile processing department during the *clinical portion of the program. Job requires ability to lift at least 25 pounds. *Clinical experience may be on any day/time of the week, based on clinical site schedules. Prerequisites: (1) It is strongly recommended that students take the Accuplacer Placement Exam for advising purpose. For testing information or to schedule exam please visit: https://www.northshore.edu/cas/testing/. (2) A CORI check is required. You will be contacted via email from corpprofedu@northshore.edu after registering for the course to complete your CORI. (3) Proof of immunizations and a negative TB test is required at the start of class. Proof of a COVID?19 vaccine may be required by the clinical/fieldwork partner. *Lab and clinical portion of the program is subject to change depending on the status of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Phlebotomy The phlebotomist is a vital member of the clinical laboratory team, whose main function is to obtain patient's blood specimens by venipuncture and micro-collection for testing purposes. Phlebotomists 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. The demand for phlebotomy technicians has increased substantially with the overall complexity of healthcare services and the risks of infectious disease. Current healthcare industry experts predict a 15% increase in phlebotomy jobs by 2024. Learn to collect blood specimens from clients for the purpose of laboratory analysis, become familiar with all aspects of blood collection, and the skills needed to perform venipunctures safely. Topics in this course include medical terminology, related anatomy and physiology, blood collection procedures, and procedures for collection of other types of specimens within the scope of practice of the phlebotomist. 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). 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 clincical/fieldwork facility. 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.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.

Community Healthworker- REMOTE LEARNING COURSE 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