Use this step-by-step buide to take great photos! This course is appropriate for novice photographers as well as anyone who wants to significantly upgrade their photography skills. Learn to take photos, portraits, slo-motion, panos, and more. This course is a download delivered to your inbox!

Get your name on our interest list for our 2024 class!

The Pharmacy Technician course prepares students to enter the pharmacy field and to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board’s PTCB exam.

Course content includes:

1.  Pharmacy medical terminology

2.  Reading and interpreting prescriptions

3.  Defining generic and brand name drugs

*You must show proof of having a high school diploma or equivalency to get into this program. You will take a short reading test prior to the start date of the class.

Register here to be put on the interest list for the fall 2024 class! We will contact you late spring with information.

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

Looking to improve your digital skills for work? Whether you want to learn new things for your current job or you’re looking to do something completely different, we can help you navigate the digital landscape to find, access, and/or complete your computer goals.

Register to meet with our tech advisor to learn about the free and low cost options to meet your needs.  Our staff will assist you with your individual needs and help you find additional resources.

Some examples of ways that we can help:

• Building basic computer skills for work, school, or to help you manage your child’s computer access.
• Improving skills in online research, protecting personal information online, and adapting to new online tools for shopping, personal care, and financial literacy.
• Online Job Search Skills, including online search techniques and how to apply for jobs online.
• Brushing up on industry standard digital tools and software, like GSuite and Microsoft Office.
• Asking specific questions regarding your individual needs.

Register to make an appointment to develop your learning plan!

Children’s Behavioral Health Services is vital to Maine’s children with Intellectual Disabilities, Autism, and Mental Health Disorders and their families. The need in our area is great!

We are excited to connect our adult education community with this wonderful ONLINE training program. This online training is Free. The training will prepare you for employment through local social services agencies and the school districts.  

The program can be started at any time and finished at your own pace. You will complete 12 online modules then 3, 4-hour live sessions, including the new ethics and boundaries training. 

Once the modules are completed, participants that do not already possess CPR certification will be required to complete either in-person or blended Child & Adult CPR/FA training. You can take CPR through Adult Education or Woodfords Services. 

The entire training requirements will take about 45 hours. Any individual who will be 18 years of age or older and have a high school diploma or equivalency upon completion of the course may register.

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.

Learn how to use all of the features of Microsoft Excel 2016 to make your documents amazing. Students will learn how to add tables, format text, create templates, add references, graphics, build forms, and much more.

Learn how to use all of the features of Microsoft Word 2016 to make your documents amazing. Students will learn how to add tables, format text, create templates, add references, graphics, build forms, and much more.