This course is offered through our partner The Academy of Medical Professionals. Please register here with us, and we will be happy to assist you in the process of registration with AMP. Please call us at 824-2136 or email us at adulted@sad44.org  You can also go directly to the AMP website at:   https://academyofmedicalprofessions.com/enrollment%2Fclasses-me

What is a Clinical Medical Assistant? 

A Clinical Medical Assistant (CMA) is a medical support professional that performs a variety of tasks to assist physicians in providing patient care. While CMAs working in smaller practices may be required to perform some administrative tasks, those working in larger medical facilities focus mainly on providing support services directly related to patient care. Typically, Medical Assistants prep rooms and prepare patients for examinations, while helping manage medical supply inventories. CMAs may also assist nurses and physicians providing direct patient care by taking medical histories, charting vitals, and assisting in procedures. Some even perform more advanced tasks under the supervision of a physician such as cleaning and dressing wounds, removing sutures, collecting blood and other specimens, as well as administering medication. 

Characteristics of a successful Clinical Medical Assistant: Excellent communicator, ability to multitask, organized, ability to handle stress and think clearly on their feet. One must be compassionate while still maintaining a professional distance. 

This is a hybrid course: a combination of Online Classes and In-person skills held locally at Adult Education Centers in Maine. Online classes are Tuesday evenings for 16 weeks from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. In person Clinical Skills Lab sessions typically meet Thursday evening from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. The locations vary. 

Next session start date: June 17th

Tuition to AMP: starts at $3,500 for the CCMA Certification. Payment plans are available. 

For more information about AMP, you can email them at info@academyofmedicalprofessions.com

Westbrook Adult Education offers a comprehensive course aligned with the State of Maine Personal Support Specialist (PSS) curriculum, designed to prepare students for direct care roles in a variety of health care settings. This program includes in-depth instruction in personal care skills, communication, safety, and ethics, while integrating CPR and First Aid training to ensure participants meet state certification requirements.

Upon successful completion, students will earn their PSS certificate along with CPR and First Aid certification, equipping them with the foundational skills and credentials necessary to enter Maine’s healthcare workforce. CASAS of 220 required for entry.

Program Cost: $600 -Scholarships may be available.

Contact Alice Shea at sheaa@westbrookschools.org with any questions.

All classes are in person from 8AM - 1PM

June 17,18,19,20,23,24,25,26,27,30

July 1,2,3,7,8

Become Nationally Certified in 10 weeks as a Phlebotomy Technician.  This course is all-inclusive and prepares you for national certification with live classes via Zoom and in-person skills labs. You will be able to perform basic phlebotomy procedures, evaluate patients for ability to withstand venipuncture procedure, explain the procedure and answer patient questions, perform basic point of care testing, such as blood glucose levels on patients, prepare blood, urine, and other body fluid speciments for testing according to extablished standards.  The class fee of $3,500 includes Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) national certification through NHA, books, resume and job assistance. 

Payment plans are available.

Option 2:  Tues. & Thurs.: June 17 - Aug. 21, 2025

Time:  5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

To register for this class go to:https://academyofmedicalprofessions.com/    

Academy of Medical Professions (AMP) is in partnership with Houlton/Hodgdon Adult Ed, Houlton Regional Hospital, and Katahdin Valley Health Center.

See Attached Flyer for More Information on 5 Healthcare Programs offered through AMP.

• FREE if eligible for sponsorship, scholarship, agency assistance, or workforce training funds. 
• And if you don't qualify, payment plans are available. 

Medical Transcription.

This class is an online - anytime class and it runs once a week for 16 wks. 

For More Information and to Apply:  

Call Adult Ed at 538-3191 ext. 0362 or email patricia.sloat@rsu29.org  or visit www.rsu29-70.maineadulted.org

WHO IS A MEDIAL TRANSCRIPTIONIST?

As a Medical Transcriptionist, you are responsible for receiving verbal information and typing that information into a word processing program, such as Microsoft Word or Word Perfect.  This information must be transcribed accurately, using the format specified by the provider (SOAP notes, discharge summaries, and other report forms).

Basic computer knowledge is a must, as are basic typing skills and knowledge of commonly used word processing programs. Most doctors or transcription companies ask for a minimum of 60 WPM. Also, many companies now use the Internet, which gives you the opportunity to work out of your home without having to drop off and pick up tapes.

Students enrolled in this certificate program complete a minimum of 130 hours of classroom, laboratory, and clinical training, meeting all state licensing requirements. Upon successful completion of the course and passage of the state competency exam, the student will be eligible to enter the healthcare field as a Certified Nursing Assistant under the direction of a licensed nurse. Class size is limited so applying early is advised. Funding opportunities are available through the Pen Bay Apprentice Program "Earn While You Learn", as well as several other community programs. Prerequisite: high school diploma or equivalent.

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