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 CCARs Recovery Coach Academy: Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/02dli4d7

Auto Damage Appraisal: 60-Hour Test Prep

About This Course
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.

Materials
Cost includes digital access required manual.

Central Sterile Processing Technician

About This Course
Learn how to clean, sterilize, and manage surgical instruments and medical equipment used in hospitals and clinics. This program covers setting up equipment for procedures, preventing infection, and handling inventory, including ordering and maintaining supplies.

Clinicals
Students will gain classroom instruction and hands-on clinical experience in a sterile processing department, with schedules based on clinical site availability. Please note: Clinical site placements are based on the North Shore (MA) service area.

Certifications
After completing the program, students are eligible to take the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) certification exam at a local Prometric Testing Center (exam fee not included).

Students must complete 400 hours of on-the-job experience within 6 months of employment to be fully certified.

Costs
The required textbook, workbook and flashcards are included in the cost of the course. Exams are not included in the cost of the program.

Entry and Healthcare Requirements

• 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

Taxes for Bookkeepers & Tax Preparers: An Introduction About This Course Advance your career in your CPA firm or strengthen your tax expertise with guidance from CPA Kevin McAlarney. This course covers key individual tax topics, including common tax forms, taxable and tax-free income, self-employment and rental income, Social Security, interest and dividends, capital gains and losses, deductions (itemized, business, vehicle, charitable, IRA), filing status, dependents, education credits, and depreciation basics. Delivery Format Instructor-led virtual. Please refer to the schedule below for more details. Course Requirements Completion of Bookkeeping and Accounting or prior accounting experience required Students must activate their myNorthshore account prior to the first class

Medical Interpreting Certification Prep About This Course Medical interpreters are in great demand both in person and remotely by video or phone. Interpreters can elect to work for a hospital, school, or state agency, or as contractors with many agencies throughout the country or they can elect to work remotely from home where they can work independently and make their own hours. Open to all languages, this 60-hour program provides working knowledge of medical interpreting, including standards of practice, ethics, HIPAA regulations, cultural competency, and medical terminology/vocabulary. Course provides intense practice via oral role plays on a variety of medical topics. Students will be introduced to VRI (Video Remote Interpreting) and OPI (Over the Phone Interpreting). Offered in collaboration with TransFluenci LLC, this course is designed for those preparing for entry-level careers as medical interpreters as well as for working interpreters preparing for the National Board Certification exam. Program meets the National Board for Medical Interpreter Certification training requirement. Certification fees are not included in the price of the course. Course Prerequisites High school diploma or equivalent Fluency in English and one other language required Screening required: You will receive a call from TransFluenci a week before the class begins to screen for proficiency. Textbook required: What You Need to Know to Become a Medical Interpreter: Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/04iDHRCL

SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP/SCP®) Prep+-BAA133 About This Course If you’re ready to move your HR career forward, earning your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP credential can help you enhance your HR expertise, empower positive change in your workplace, and increase your earning potential. Our SHRM Certification Prep+ course combines the renowned SHRM Certification Prep System with the personalized support of our SHRM-certified instructors to offer you a flexible, effective way to prepare. The SHRM Certification Prep System+ tailors your study plan to your unique experience, knowledge, and career goals, helping you master the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge® (SHRM BASK®) and build the confidence to pass your certification exam. Costs Includes required digital and physical text materials. Certifications This course is designed to increase your chances of passing your SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® exam.

HR Essentials for Managers & Small Business About This Course SHRM© Essentials of Human ‭Resources provides insights into the critical strategic role HR plays in the workplace. It also outlines the HR practices and behaviors of effective HR professionals around the world.‬‬‬‬‬ The program covers six key HR topics and provides tools you can immediately put to use in your organization. SHRM© Essentials is ideal for those who are: New to HR Small business owners Managers and professionals with HR responsibilities Course Delivery This program is instructor led offered virtually. Costs Required digital course materials included. Certifications Upon successfully completing and passing the final assessment, individuals who are SHRM-certified are eligible to receive a total of 15 Professional Development Credits, in addition to their certificate of achievement.

Social Media for Professional Success About This Course Discover how to harness the power of social media to grow your professional network, strengthen customer relationships, and deliver the right message to the right audience. This course covers essential platform know-how from content creation and audience targeting to proper etiquette and paid advertising strategies. You'll also learn how to leverage AI tools to enhance your brand and online presence. Platforms covered include Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter), and more! Course Requirements Must have some experience with Windows and keyboard Students must activate their myNorthshore account prior to first class