Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aide Nurse Assistant training prepares you for an entry-level career in healthcare. Training includes preparation for the State Board exam to become certified, along with certifications in Home Health Aide, CPR, and CMS Hand in Hand Dementia Training. *Clinical experience in a local nursing facility with Registered Nurse Instructors. 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. Open to students 16 years of age and older. Students must take and pass the State Board examination to become a Certified Nurse Assistant in the state of Massachusetts. The cost of the state exam is not included in the cost of tuition. Textbook and workbook required: Call 978-236-1200 for information. Read first four chapters in the textbook prior to the first class. 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. (3) 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. This course is for grant funded students only.  Please call (978) 236-1200 or email professional@northshore.edu to find out if you are eligible. 

SketchUp Level 1 Designed to teach the fundamentals of both 2D and 3D computer aided drawing. Emphasis will be placed on fully understanding the SketchUp interface and inference system. Lectures, tutorials, and in class assignments will guide you through the use of SketchUp's drawing, construction, and modification tools. By the end of the course you will have a 3D model constructed of groups and layers which will be ready for further development in the Level 2 SketchUp Course. Flash drive,and Sketchup software required. Strong computer skills and knowledge of windows required. Students must activate their My Northshore account and download Sketchup Software prior to first class. Discounted SketchUp software available at https://shop.creationengine.com/collections/sketchup-studio-for-students.

Real Estate Salesperson's Exam Preparation- Remote Learning 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. Students must attend all 40 hours of class to receive their certificate of completion to sit for the exam. Taught by Massachusetts certified instructor. Textbooks required: "Modern Real Estate Practice", 20th Edition, ISBN 9781475463729 and "Massachusetts Real Estate Practice & Law," ISBN 9781475456684. Available for purchase online at: https://www.dearborn.com/products/bookstore/

Auto Damage Appraisal: 60-Hour Test Prep Have some automotive experience? Obtain the necessary knowledge needed to get your Automobile Appraisal License in this Massachusetts state-approved course. Learn to read, write, and appraise auto damage and prepare for the state certification exam. Cost includes digital access required manual.

Central Sterile Test Prep Don't miss out! Legislation requiring Central Sterile Technicians to be certified in Massachusetts is currently being reviewed. Prepare now for the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association(HSPA) certification exam. Test materials and test strategies will be covered to increase your success on the exam. Textbook Required: Please visit www.SHOPNSCC.com to order book. Note: (Note: Students should not open the workbook until the first class meeting with the instructor.).