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Behavior Health Professional Certification Training

Free

with Woodfords Family Service, Gray-New Gloucester Adult Education

Calendar Jan 2, 2024

Our community is looking for individuals who want to make a difference in a child’s life. 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. We are excited to connect our community to this wonderful ONLINE training program. The online training will equip you to help children who are receiving Behavioral Health services. The training will prepare you for employment through local social services agencies. The program can be started at any time and finished at your own pace. You will complete 12 online modules and 12 hours of live instruction (offered virtually). An online Bloodborne Pathogens training, as well as Child & Adult First Aid & CPR training, will be made available to you, if you do not already possess those certifications. The entire training takes about 45 hours to complete. Registration is ongoing until December 31, 2023.

Any individual who will be 18 years of age or older upon completion of the course, may register. (Individuals must be at least 18 and have a high school diploma or equivalent to get certified.)

See Blended Learning Curriculum at Woodfords Family Service for more information.

Behavioral Health Professional Certification Training

Free

with Jeffrey Carpenter, Bonny Eagle Adult Education

Calendar Jan 2, 2024 , runs for 26 weeks

Our community is looking for individuals who want to make a difference in a child’s life. Children’s behavioral health services are vital to Maine’s children with intellectual disabilities, autism and mental health disorders and their families. 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.

We are excited to connect our community with Woodfords Family Services for this wonderful online training program. This training will equip you to successfully help children who are currently on a wait list for services and will prepare you for employment through local social services agencies. The program can be started at any time and finished at your own pace before June 30, 2024.

You will complete 12 online modules then three 4-hour live (in-person or virtual) sessions. Once the modules are completed, you will receive free online bloodborne pathogen training and child and adult First Aid & CPR certification. In just 40 hours, our free remote training program can get you certified and on your way to a life-changing profession. Must be a Maine resident, and at least 18 years old with a high school diploma (or equivalency) to become certified.

About Woodfords Family Services: The agency provides an array of clinical, behavioral health and educational programs to more than 1,500 children, youth and adults living with autism, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities and/or mental health diagnoses across the state. Additionally, the agency has a statewide Training & Resource Center that offers a variety of training programs to parents, professionals and interested community members.

Behavioral Health Professional Training & Certificate Program - Live Online

Free

with Jeffrey Carpenter, Old Orchard Beach/Saco Adult and Community Education

Calendar Jan 2, 2024

Our community needs individuals who want to make a difference in a child’s life.

Children with intellectual challenges, autism, and mental health disorders in Maine as well as their families depend on children's behavioral health services. And there is a huge need in our area! A certified Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) is an essential member of a child's treatment team and has the chance to have an instant influence while assisting children in reaching their full potential.

Gain the knowledge necessary to work with children who need services thanks to this program, and also prepare yourself for employment with local social service organizations. Start whenever you choose, and go at your own pace.

Complete 12 online modules and three live, four-hour sessions, after which you will receive free online training in bloodborne pathogens and certification in child and adult first aid and CPR. Our free remote training program can get you licensed and started in a career that will change your life in just 40 hours.

Required: Must be a Maine resident and at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent to become certified.

Jeffrey Carpenter is the Workforce Recruitment Specialist for the State of Maine’s OCFS through Woodfords Family Services. He is responsible for recruiting Behavioral Health Professionals throughout the state. Jeffrey will be your host throughout this opportunity by providing answers to any questions that may arise.

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Certificate in Cybersecurity
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Certificate in Cybersecurity

$499

with MindEdge Instructor, MSAD#1 Adult & Community Education

Calendar Jan 2, 2024

Cybersecurity, also known as Information Security, is the protection of data and personally identifiable information from malicious attacks, theft, and destruction. Failures of cybersecurity policies, both in large corporations and governmental agencies, have earned significant visibility and negative publicity in recent months and years. As the amount of data being stored continues to increase, and as hackers become more sophisticated, the need for cybersecurity is greater than ever.

For more information or to register please click the link.

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Program - CCMA Interest List

Free

with Gray-New Gloucester Adult Education

Calendar Jan 2, 2024

For more information about our Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Program, please register here and we will contact you!  This is an interest list only registration.  When we have a class starting, we will contact you.

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant training prepares students to assist physicians by performing functions related to the clinical responsibilities of a medical office. The program includes hands-on labs and a clinical externship opportunity at a local healthcare provider. Upon successful completion of this program, students are eligible to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) national examination. Prerequisites: CASAS math and reading assessment, immunizations, and background check. Class location and schedules vary. Visit our web-site to add your name to our interest list or call for more information about upcoming classes.

Earn while you learn options available.

Certified Nurses Assistant - CNA Interest List

Free

with Gray-New Gloucester Adult Education

Calendar Jan 2, 2024

For more information about our Certified Nursing Assistant Program, please register here and we will contact you!  This is an interest list.  This is an interest list only registration.  When we have a class starting, we will contact you.

Do you want to enter the medical field, but aren’t sure where to start? CNA’s provide assistance with daily care activities to patients in residential facilities and hospitals. This course follows the Maine State Board of Nursing 130 hour CNA course curriculum. Students who successfully complete the course will sit for the Maine State Board of Nursing exam.

Prerequisites: Students must have a High School Credential and pass a CASAS reading assessment. Immunizations are also required by the facility. Locations and schedules vary. Visit our website to add your name to our interest list or call for more information about up-coming classes.

Earn while you learn options available.

CISSP Exam Prep Course
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CISSP Exam Prep Course

$549

with MindEdge Instructor, MSAD#1 Adult & Community Education

Calendar Jan 2, 2024

The CISSP® Exam Prep Course prepares test-takers for the Certified Information Systems Security Professional exam, as administered by the International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2. The CISSP® certification is recognized worldwide and adheres to the strict standards of ISO/IEC 17024. As security breaches outpace the available pool of security experts, the need for information security professionals with proper certifications will continue to grow. Among other titles, obtaining the CISSP® certification prepares one for a position as a Security Analyst, Chief Information Security Officer, or as a Security Architect.

For more information or to register click the link.

CISSP Practice Exams and Exam Strategies
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CISSP Practice Exams and Exam Strategies

$99

with MindEdge Instructor, MSAD#1 Adult & Community Education

Calendar Jan 2, 2024

This course is designed to give learners an assessment of their readiness to take ISC2's CISSP® Exam. It contains two 120-question practice exams, which cover The International Information System Security Certification Consortium's eight domains.

For more information or to register, click on the link.





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