Algebra 1
Instructor: TBA
Tuesday: 6-9 p.m. - 11 weeks
Cost: $200
This course takes an informal approach assuming that the real number system exists and will conduct a systematic investigation of its properties. The course focuses on the principles and comprehension of Algebraic expressions, linear equations, polynomials, radicals, and percentages.

Biology
Instructor: TBA
Tuesday: 6-9 p.m. - 11 weeks
Cost: $200
This pre-college course will cover topics including cell structure and function and the general characteristics of the plant and animal kingdoms, with emphasis on human physiology and genetics.

Chemistry (Pre-Nursing) with Lab
Instructor: John Deveney
Tuesday: 6-9 p.m.
Cost: $200
Chemistry studies matter, what it is made of, and how it can be changed. Students will investigate topics such as elements, mixtures, and compounds. The periodic table will be explained so that the students can use it as a scientist would. Chemical reactions will be explored so that the students can write formulas and equations from them. The proper way of making solutions and measuring their strength will also be examined by experimentation. Laboratory investigations stressing equipment and techniques also will be conducted.

Nurse Aide Training Course
Instructor: Beverly Anderson/ Nancy Chelsey
100 hours M, T, Th, Friday Clinical
TBD Weekday / Saturday Clinical
Cost: $825.00
This 100 hour course will model instruction for students to process knowledge of self, the work environment and nursing aide skills into requirements mandated for today's health care worker. The instruction will consist of classroom and lab environments. Students will demonstrate the skills needed to perform in the nursing assistant role. The student will participate in the direct care role with supervision to gain confidence in the nursing assistant duties. Successful students will be eligible to sit for the State exam which will be an additional $93.00 fee. Note: Clinical hours will be a combination of weeknight and weekend hours. CORI check required. High school diploma or equivalent required.

Medical Terminology 
Instructor: Barbara Brigante
Thursday: 6-9 p.m.
Cost $275
Medical Terminology is designed to introduce the prefixes, suffixes, and word roots using the anatomical system approach. Word building skills are incorporated in the course and terms used in the diagnostic, pathological, therapeutic, and pharmaceutical aspects of medical care are defined and discussed.

Introductory Dental Assisting
Instructor: Donnelle Milley
Monday and Thursday, 7-10 p.m.
100 hours, 12 students
Cost: $1000
This 100- hour course will train high school graduates the skills needed to become knowledgeable in the career of Dental Assisting. The skills will concentrate on chair-side clinical skills rather than clerical. Skills taught will include introduction to dentistry, infection control, safety, basic anatomy of the oral cavity, operative equipment, instrumentation, four handed dental procedures, materials and supplies used in the dental office. It is expected that students job shadow for at least 15 hours in a dental office. Prerequisites
1) High school diploma or equivalent 2) Hepatitis B Vaccine certificate at least to the 2nd vaccine.    Documentation must be given to instructor. Contact your physician or your local department of public health. 3) A dental office that will agree to work with you on shadowing basis ONLY (15 hours.) If you cannot acquire an office, the instructor will help you. 4) CPR current certification (documentation of this must be shown to register.)

Massachusetts Dental Radiology Certification Course
Instructor: TBA
6-9 p.m.
10 students
Cost: $500
4 days, 5 hours, usually Saturdays TO BE DETERMINED BY INSTRUCTOR
Prerequisite
1) Must be currently working as a dental assistant or recently employed full time or at least 1000
hours of employment. Please bring letter of verification for this from your employer.
2) High school diploma
3) Hepatitis B Vaccine certificate
Course will be a practical hands-on experience as well as lecture. The last day will include a practical clinical radiographic examination as well as written examination. In order to receive our MASSACHUSETTS CERTIFICATION OF RADIOLOGY. You must achieve at least an 85 in both the written and the practical portions of the exam.
Supplies: Students must bring 1 three -ring binder with dividers. Materials supplied by instructor:
1) One box of #2 film- paper or plastic
2) One box of #1 or 0 film- paper or plastic

Digital X-ray Course 10 Hour Course 
Instructor Sharon Farrington
Cost: $275 
6-9 p.m. 
Saturday’s TBA 
Prerequisite: Students must have their certification for radiology. Proof must be supplied prior to registration.
Course will us Schick equipment and Patterson’s Eagle Soft software. Students will build upon their
knowledge beginning with analog radiography and improving their knowledge with digital radiographs.
All students will be exposing at least one full set of x-rays. Upon completion you will have successfully
exposed one full set of radiographs and receive a certificate of completion.