This is an all-inclusive, entirely online 16-week certification course, providing practical real-world skills essential for success in the healthcare field.  This course consists of Medical Terminology, Medical Front Office Skills, Electronic Medical Records Boot Camp, and Medical Billing.  In addition, upon completion of all courses, you will sit for your CMAA (Certified Medical Administrative Assistant) Certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). 

The fee includes national certification, all books, fees, and resume and job assistant.  Payment plans available. The classroom hours are live online or online anytime, self-paced.

Please download this information package about the Medical Office Specialist-Administrative Medical Assistant course, stop by our center in Ellsworth to pick one up, or request that one be mailed to you.  It will answer many questions you might have.  Don't hesitate to reach out to the Academy of Medical Professions directly as well after reviewing the information package linked above.  Please go to their website for their phone number and to explore all their course offerings. 

Ellsworth Adult & Community Education is here to ensure your readiness and success by providing logistical, academic, and social emotional support during this online and in-person experience. We will help you through the enrollment process, provide local support during the course and offer the certification exam locally. Our services are available at no cost to you.  If you'd like to schedule an individual appointment with one of our career advisors to learn more, please call 207.664.7110 or email adultedinfo@ellsworthschools.org to schedule a phone, ZOOM or in-person appointment.

Sola flowers are artificial flowers made out of a light and pliable wood. They can be dyed any color and are more versatile than real cut flowers. Learn dying techniques to create your own fun flower project. Please bring egg cartons if you have them, a hot glue gun to second class, and be prepared to get messy! All flowers included.

This is an online course.  There are set times for classes.  

Registration for this class is free, meaning there is no fee to sign up for the course.  However, once registered, there is a cost of $6750 to enroll in the class itself.  Your registration doesn't secure your spot in the class.  Your registration details are necessary for SCAE to forward to American Medical Professionals.  Payments go directly to American Medical Professionals.  They offer multiple payment methods.

After signing up for the class, you'll receive a packet to fill out and send directly to American Medical Professionals.  Once you have filled out the paperwork and the requested information, the Academy of Medical Professionals will contact you to complete your registration process.

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This course track combines two programs: Medical Administrative Assistant with Billing, as well as, Medical Coding with CPC-A, leaving you with 2 national certifications. It also includes our programs at a discounted rate. The Medical Professional courses are designed to be completed one after the other; course timing will be coordinated with you by our Education Advisors.

$6,750 includes National Certification, all books, fees, and resume and job assistance. 

If you have any other questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us at AdultEd@Sanford.org

This is an online course.  This class can be taken anytime, anywhere.  All classes are pre-recorded for you to take at your own pace.  You still have instructor support for this self-paced class.

Registration for this class is free, meaning there is no fee to sign up for the course.  However, once registered, there is a cost of $3,200 to enroll in the class.  Your registration doesn't secure your spot in the class.  Your registration details are necessary for SCAE to forward to American Medical Professions.  Payments go directly to American Medical Professions.  They offer multiple payment methods.

After signing up for the class, you'll receive a packet to fill out and send directly to American Medical Professions.  Once you have completed the paperwork and the requested information, the Academy of Medical Professions will contact you to complete your registration process.

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Classes are held once a week for 2 hours via Zoom and are recorded. You may choose to attend the course Live via Zoom or Self-paced by watching the recorded classes; both program options have instructor support. You will learn HIPAA compliance and health information in the medical office, insurance and billing procedures, financial and practice management, and administrative duties. In addition, we take you through the “virtual medical office” which allows you to practice “real” medical office skills before entering the workforce.

$3,200 includes National Certification, all books, fees, and resume and job assistance. 

If you have any other questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact SCAE at AdultEd@Sanford.org

Working with Silver Clay is an exciting process where the inexperienced can explore their artistic abilities and create unique one of a kind items. Come join this exciting class where beginners can easily learn to create earrings, pendants, charms, beads, bracelets, and rings. Experience a new creative adventure and learn how easy and fun it is to make beautiful items from Precious Metal Clay (PMC) or Art Clay Silver (ACS). Materials fee of $80 is payable to the instructor on the first night of class.

ASL 1 will be an introductory course for students interested in learning ASL. Topics covered will include: Alphabet; Vocabulary for greetings, basic conversation, colors, time, and family; and an introduction to Deaf Culture.  

SarahJoy Chaples has been teaching classes and workshops for over 10 years. She holds an MA from UMaine in Human Development and is fluent in American Sign Language. SarahJoy has been involved in the Deaf Communities here in Maine and in Massachusetts for over 20 years.

Come learn how to make moisturizer using just a few ingredients. We will make body butter, lotion, and lip balm/cuticle cream. You will go home with some of each along with recipes and instructions for making your own.  

WED FEB 26 6-8pm • $10