20-week, in-depth medical coding for CPC certification through AAPC. This program is designed to teach all aspects of medical coding, provide you with the skills needed to become nationally certified and get into the job market as a Certified Professional Coder. This certificate program includes Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology, 2 CPC-A exam attempts, AAPC membership, 3 practice CPC tests and all books. Basic computer skills are required; $3,950. Adding Practicode (6–10-week online program) will remove the apprenticeship designation from the CPC credential; $5,150. Payment plans available. Live Classes meet Thursdays, 5:30-8:30 PM OR Online Anytime, Self-Paced Click Here to register

Live day online classes: 10/17/24, 3/13/25 or online anytime

20-week, in-depth medical coding for CPC certification through AAPC. This program is designed to teach all aspects of medical coding, provide you with the skills needed to become nationally certified and get into the job market as a Certified Professional Coder. This certificate program includes Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology, 2 CPC-A exam attempts, AAPC membership, 3 practice CPC tests and all books. Basic computer skills are required; $3,950. Adding Practicode (6–10-week online program) will remove the apprenticeship designation from the CPC credential; $5,150. Payment plans available. Live Classes meet Thursdays, 5:30-8:30 PM OR Online Anytime, Self-Paced. Click here to register

Live day online classes: 10/17/24, 3/13/25 or online anytime

Become Nationally Certified in 10 weeks as a Phlebotomy Technician. Our 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 specimens for testing according to established standards. $3,500 includes Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) national certification through NHA, books, resume and job assistance. Payment plans available. Live Classes meet TU/TH 5:30-8:30 PM. Click here to register

Live Classes Start Dates: 10/29/24, 3/11/25, 7/01/25

12-week Certificate program in Dental Assisting for one of the most high-demand careers. This program is designed to teach all aspects of dental assisting and provide you with the skills you need to work in this field and pass a national certificate exam. This program is taught by a Dentist and includes an opportunity for internships. We now offer an option for Lab days, please ask for more details! The price of the course includes all books, exam preparation materials and fees for the DANB RHS® certificate program. Upon passing the DANB RHS®, you will receive a certificate of knowledge based on competency for that component from DANB. Payment plans available. $3200. Click here to register

Live Classes Monday 6-8 PM 

Live Class start dates: 9/16/24, 2/3/25, 6/2/24

OR Online Anytime, Self-Paced

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
• 18+ 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.

THESE ONLINE CAREER TRAINING CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS MAY BE AVAILABLE AT NO COST TO QUALIFYING STUDENTS* THROUGH MAINE CAREERCENTER. IF YOU ARE UNEMPLOYED OR UNDER-EMPLOYED, CALL US FOR DETAILS TODAY! 453-4200, EXT. 3114.

 visit:  https://careertraining.ed2go.com/sad49

Certified Medical Administrative Assistant with Medical Billing and Coding (Vouchers Included)  (GES1015)

Upon completing this course, you should be well prepared to find your place in this rewarding healthcare career. You will be prepared for the CertifiedMedical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) national certification exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) and receive avoucher that covers the exam fee. You will also be able to choose a voucher for the professional certification that best aligns with your interests andcareer goals related to medical billing and coding.

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam offered by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)• Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)• Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)530 hours, 12 months

Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) (Voucher Included)  (GES147)

Upon completion of this course you will be prepared for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) national certification exam offered bythe National Healthcareer Association (NHA). This course includes a voucher which covers the fee of the exam. 160 hours, 6 months

CompTIA™ A+ Certification Training (Voucher Included)  (GES328)

This certification is the industry standard for validating the skills of entry-level computer technicians. It opens the door to an exciting career in computertechnology, and ed2go’s online program makes training convenient and interactive. 290 hours, 6 Months (National Certifications: CompTIAA+)

Comp TIA™ Certification Training: A+, Network+, Security+ (Vouchers Included)  (GES327)

This program provides a comprehensive foundation for IT professionals. The specific training prepares you for the corresponding industry examsthat are desirable for IT professionals. 480 hours, 12 Months (National Certifications: Comp TIA A+. CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+)

HVAC/R Certified Technician (Voucher Included)  (GES793)

If you have more than a year of HVAC/R experience, this course will prepare you for the next step—certification. HVAC/R technicians are in demand,but certified technicians can earn more and have better career opportunities. 162 hours, 12 Months (National Certification: HVAC)

Pharmacy Technician (Voucher Included) $2,495 (GES117)

Pharmacy Technicians support licensed pharmacists in providing health care to patients. Train to enter this rapidly growing field with this respectedonline program. 400 hours, 12 Months (National Certifications: PTCB exam)

Chartered Tax Professional, (GES219)

A Chartered Tax Professional (CTP) is someone who has completed a specific series of tax courses in individual and small business income taxpreparation. This nationally recognized innovative online certificate course enables you to start working and earning money while completingcoursework toward the CTP professional credential.After successfully completing this course, you will be qualified to prepare individual tax returns for almost all U.S. taxpayers and will also havethe tax knowledge to successfully pass the Special Enrollment Examination (SEE). The Special Enrollment Examination (SEE) is a test thatindividuals can take to become an Enrolled Agent in the United States. The Enrolled Agent credential is issued andregulated by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). 180 hours, 18 months

Many other programs are available! Visit https://careertraining.ed2go.com/sad49/ to learn more!

Welcome to online learning!

Our instructor-facilitated OR self-paced online courses are informative, fun, convenient, and highly interactive. Our instructors are famous for their ability to create warm and supportive communities of learners.

Most courses run for six weeks (with a ten-day grace period at the end). Courses are project-oriented and include lessons, quizzes, hands-on assignments, discussion areas, supplementary links, and more. You can complete any of these courses entirely from your home or office and at any time of the day or night.

START DATES

New course sessions begin every six weeks. Please visit our Online Instruction Center to see exact start dates for the courses that interest you.

REQUIREMENTS

All courses require Internet access, E-mail, Microsoft Internet Explorer, or Firefox web browsers. Some courses may have additional requirements. Please visit our Online Instruction Center for more information.

HOW TO GET STARTED

Visit our Online Instruction Center: www.ed2go.com/sad49

Click the COURSES link, choose the department and course title you are interested in and select the ENROLL NOW button.

Follow the instructions to enroll and pay for your course. Here you will enter your e-mail and choose a password that will grant you access to the Classroom.

When your course starts, return to our Online Instruction Center and click the CLASSROOM link. To begin your studies, simply log in with your e-mail and password you selected during enrollment.

MSAD 52 Adult & Community Education teaches Language Learners from many countries all around the world!

Our Multi Language Learner program (English Speakers of Other Languages) helps students improve their English reading, writing, grammar, technology and life skills. 

These classes also help students prepare for employment and continuing education.

PLEASE CALL ABOUT OUR NEW RIDESHARE PROGRAM!

This NEW program will pay for your gas when you rideshare with other English Language Learner students! Call or email us to find out more about this AWESOME opportunity!

email: adulted@msad52.org 

Please call us today at 225-1010 to get started!