The goals of our certification programs are to provide job-specific training to enable students to be job-ready with our 16-week or 20-week online programs.

Courses available:

Coding Clinical Medical Assistant (with CCMA National Certification)

Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)

Medical Transcription Certificate Program

Certified Nursing Assistant CNA Plus Hybrid offering Medical Office Specialist (CmAA, Medical Billing Certificate)

Dental Assisting (RHS)

Pharmacy Technician (PTCB)

For more information contact 207-721-0714 or info@academyofmedicalprofessions.com

Children's behavioral health services are vital to Maine's children with intellectual disabilities, autism, and mental health disorders and their families. And the need in our area is great!

As an integral part of the child's treatment team, a Certified Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) has the opportunity to make an immediate impact while helping a child grow and develop to their full potential.

Training Components will be for Home and Community Based, section 65. If you are looking to be in a school setting, an Ed Tech Certification 3 is required. 

Prerequisites:

• High School Diploma or Equivalency1
• 8+ Years Old, at time of completion
• CASAS Reading & Comprehension Assessment* provided by Augusta Adult and Community Education

Fun fact: This is the only training provider designated through DHHS to offer the certification in Maine. You will need to pass a background check, but that is completed after the completion of the training, as part of your application during the hiring process. 

Please call our office at 207-626-2470 or email us at adulted@augustaschools.org for more information.

WorkReady is a 60-hour, stand-alone curriculum that develops seven standards associated with soft skills and work readiness.

This is a 60-hour WorkReady curriculum offered in person and supported online via Brightspace. Students will identify and work towards specific Workforce Pathway components, identified as part of Goal Setting and planning will be added to the curriculum requirements for the Trainee.

Classroom Training includes scheduling the different Workforce Partners;

-At least two Mock Interviews

-A variety of guest-led workshops

-Multiple industry facility tours and/or 'Lunch n Learn' opportunities

For those who have earned Mastery in Digital Literacy, the A+ Certification online class will help you prepare for the A+ certification exam.

The NRF Foundation credential can be earned in four areas: Retail Industry Fundamentals, Customer Service and Sales, Business of Retail: Operations and profits, and Warehouse Inventory and Logistics. Discover the value of quality customer service. Learn to improve your knowledge of different types of customers’ needs - master effective communication skills. Design a sales plan and apply effective upselling strategies. Acquire advanced retail skills.

These courses are offered as Self-Paced Online Modules, earning credentials after completion. Customer Service and Sales and Business of Retail: Operations & Profits have final proctored exams for completion.

Please call our office at 207-626-2470 for more information or to register.

Welcome to Augusta School Department's Substitute Teacher Training. In this course you will learn:

1) Substitute Policies and Procedures

2) Substitute Pay Rates and Payment Procedures

3) Expectations in your role as a Sub

4) Classroom Management and Tips for Success

5) Information about each school in the District

Maine Veterans' Home, in collaboration with Augusta Adult and Community Education and the Maine Community College System, is offering a FREE, state-approved CNA training program.

CNAs are caregivers who work directly with patients and residents to assist them with their activities of daily living, including their safety and comfort.

This course will be hosted by Maine Veterans’ Homes in Augusta at their new state-of-the-art facility located at 35 Heroes Way Augusta Maine. Join us for this exciting opportunity to learn the art of caregiving in a holistic healthcare model and give back to our Honored Veterans, their spouses, and Gold Star family members.

Program Highlights:

• FREE Tuition through the Maine Community College System

• Taught by a first-rate Registered Nurse with years of experience,

• Successfully delivering an in-depth program with proven results.

• Earn to Learn opportunities for qualifying applicantsTraining Components:

• Includes the state-required curriculum of 70 hours in the classroom

• 20 hours of essential skill labs

• 40 hours of clinical training prerequisites:

• Adult Education Intake Paperwork

• CASAS Reading & Comprehension Assessment*

• Application and Interview

• Updated Immunization Records

All CASAS assessments must be completed by June 9, 2024, to be eligible for the June 24, 2024 training.

Please call our office at 207-626-2470 or email us at adulted@augustaschools.org for information.