Looking for a new career?
North Shore employers are hiring — and they want trained workers. By completing these courses, you’ll have better access to local job opportunities. Explore free, short-term career training in healthcare. Thanks to funding from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts all classes are free for those who qualify. Enrollment process and requirements vary by course. Check back often for new training programs.
Prepare for an entry level career in healthcare while preparing you for the Massachusetts State Board exam to become a certified Nurse Assistant. Course also includes certifications in Home Health Aide, CPR, and CMS Hand-in Hand Dementia Training, Stop the Bleed, and a clinical experience in a long term care facility with a Registered Nurse Instructor. Average salary of a Nurse Assistant in MA is $30,000-$45,000 (entry level-experienced).
Schedule
Sep 29-Dec 22 | Mon, Wed & Fri | 9:00am-1:00pm | Lynn campus
Qualifications:
- 18 years of age or older.
- Resident of Massachusetts.
- Unemployed or underemployed or belong to under-represented population.
- Background check: CORI/SORI.
- Immunizations including COVID+ booster and Flu.
Ready to apply?
This program is funded by a grant through MassHire North Shore. Email Nilsa Viera nviera@masshire-nscareers.org to apply.
Phlebotomists are 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.
This program prepares learners to collect blood specimens from clients for the purpose of laboratory analysis. Learners will become familiar with all aspects of blood collection and will review 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.
Schedule
Oct 20- Dec 17 | Mon, Wed & Fri | 9:00am-1:00pm | Lynn campus
Qualifications:
- 18 years of age or older.
- Resident of Massachusetts.
- Unemployed or underemployed or belong to under-represented population.
- Background check: CORI/SORI.
- Immunizations including COVID+ booster and Flu.
Ready to apply?
This program is funded by a grant through MassHire North Shore. Email Nilsa Viera nviera@masshire-nscareers.org to apply.
Program fulfills 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 guided and mentors to individuals with drug and alcohol problems, 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.
Schedule
Part 1: Sep 25, 26, Oct 2, 3 | 9:00am-5:00pm | Zoom
Part 2: Oct 16, 17, 23, 24 | 9:00am-5:00pm | Zoom
View More dates Schedule. This course is open enrollment, you may register and pay if you do not wish to apply for the grant.
Qualifications:
- 18 years of age or older.
- Resident of Massachusetts.
- Unemployed or underemployed or belong to under-represented population.
- Occupational Skills required; active listening, social perceptiveness, oral communication, service oriented.
- Agree to meet classroom and technical standards.
Ready to apply?
This program is funded by a grant through MassHire North Shore. Email Nilsa Viera nviera@masshire-nscareers.org to apply.
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