BETHLEHEM, PA – Northampton Community College (NCC) is providing several health and safety training opportunities this July and August for healthcare and general industry workers.

This first is a virtual information session on July 17 at 6 p.m., through Zoom, to go over valuable information regarding NCC’s Nursing Reactivation and Review Programs to help RNs and LPNs get back into the field. NCC’s LPN and RN reactivation programs are designed for nurses who want to reinstate their licenses, international nurses looking to practice in Pennsylvania and nurses who have been away from practice and want to update their skillset. The programs include classroom and clinical labs. Practice Review programs are designed for graduate nurses preparing for the NCLEX or for nurses to review basic nursing knowledge and incorporate information on more recent technological advancements. To register for the information session, visit www.northampton.edu/nursingce. The programs begin August 28. The location for elements within the programs will vary from distance learning, on-ground portions at the Fowler Family Southside Center in Bethlehem, and/or offsite locations. For questions, please call 610-332-6585.

As part of OSHA’s Safe & Sound Week, NCC will be offering a FREE OSHA 7500 – Introduction to Safety & Health Management class on Tuesday, August 8 from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. The course is open to two representatives per business and addresses the four core elements of an effective safety and health management system and those central issues that are critical to each element’s proper management. This interactive training session will prepare participants to evaluate, develop, and implement an effective safety and health management system for their company. Registration is required for this free course and includes breakfast, lunch and all materials. To register, visit www.oshamidatlantic.org/events/osha-7500-introduction-to-safety-and-health-management-12/. Northampton Community College is a consortium partner in the Mid Atlantic OSHA Education Center (MAOTIEC), to learn more about the courses NCC offers, please visit Northampton.edu/MAOTIEC. For questions, contact Heather Ehritz at hehritz@northampton.edu or 610-332-6596.

NCC is also offering free virtual trainings on Infection Control for General Industry Employers and Employees from July to September. Funded by the Susan Harwood training grant from the Occupational Safety & Health Administration, the free training covers environmental infection risks and hazards, appropriate infection control methods and procedures, and more. This program, being held over Zoom, is ideal for employees in a managerial or leadership role, including human resources professionals, industrial health and safety professionals, plant managers, and productions managers. To register, visit www.northampton.edu/infectioncontrol. Free training classes can also be delivered on-site. For questions, or to schedule a training class, please email Heather Ehritz at hehritz@northampton.edu.

Finally, those interested in becoming an Emergency Medical Services “EMS” (Emergency Medical Technician-Basic “EMT-B” and Emergency Medical Responder “EMR”) instructor can take advantage of NCC’s EMS Instructor Course being held August 18 – 24 at the Fowler Family Southside Center. NCC’s course has been approved by the Pennsylvania (PA) Department of Health (DOH) as meeting the educational course requirement to be certified by the PA DOH as an EMS Instructor. Help others learn the essentials skills to save lives and reduce injuries in the critical first moments after an emergency has occurred. To enroll, visit www.northampton.edu/HealthcareCourses and search for EMS400. Funding may be available to eligible participants through PA CareerLink® and to Northampton County Emergency Responders. Please email healthcare@northampton.edu or call 610-332-6585 with questions.

About Northampton Community College

With an enduring commitment to the regional community it serves and a focus on student success, Northampton Community College has developed a reputation as an institution of extraordinary distinction, earning accolades at the state and national levels for innovative programs, outstanding faculty and impressive student achievements. It counts among its successful alumni a four-time Pulitzer Prize winner and an Academy Award winning director as well as a host of CEOs, presidents, and leaders of business and industry. Today, Northampton Community College has locations in Bethlehem, Southside Bethlehem, and Monroe County, serving 30,000 students each year from 53 counties, 42 countries and 25 states. For more information, or to apply, please visit www.northampton.edu. Follow NCC on Twitter @NCCPresDaveRuth and on Instagram @NorthamptonCommCollege. Like NCC on Facebook at Northampton Community College.