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Behavioral Health Professional Training
with Woodfords Services, Marshwood Adult & Community Education

Children’s Behavioral Health Services are 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. The online training will equip you to successfully help children who are currently on a waitlist for 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 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 inperson or blended Child & Adult CPR/FA training. Grant funding will cover the cost of the training (up to $100). Woodford’s offers several training times per month at our Westbrook location. CPR/First Aid/ AED hybrid skills training is offered at Marshwood Adult Education on 3/8 or 5/11 from 6:00-7:30pm. The entire BHP training requirements will take about 45 hours. Any individual who will be 18 years of age or older upon completion of the course may register.
Linda Greer, the Director of Marshwood and Kittery Adult Education will advise and support students on their training journey. Linda has expertise in the BHP field.
Academic Lab
with Rita Pender, Marshwood Adult & Community Education

If you didn't finish high school, you know that your choices are limited. Even with talent and drive, the lack of a high school diploma can limit your opportunities. Prepare to take you official HiSET® exams and earn your high school equivalency credential. In this class you will work in small groups and individually to prepare for each of the 5 exams: reading, writing, math, science, and social studies.
Open enrollment, you can start these classes anytime.
Dental Assistant
with Academy of Medical Professions, Winthrop/Monmouth Adult Education

10 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 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. 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 through the Academy of Medical Professions. CDA, RHS are registered trademarks of the Dental Assisting National Board, Inc. (DANB). This course is not reviewed or endorsed by DANB. TO REGISTER OR FOR PAYMENT PLANS CALL The Academy of Medical Professions. 866-516-8274 or 207-721-0714 or www.academyofmedicalprofessions.com
Clinical Medical Assistant
with Academy of Medical Professions, Winthrop/Monmouth Adult Education

Allinclusive 16week certification course: Medical Assistants are responsible for a variety of medical office tasks from administrative to technical and scientific duties and must have quality human relations skills. Some of the job duties include cleaning and dressing wounds, taking blood samples, administering medications, taking vitals, preparing a patient for EKGs, obtaining a patient’s history, and assisting physicians during examinations. Our program provides virtual reality style classroom work as well as traditional style teaching for a blended learning experience. Practicals are performed during the program to ensure that the student has proper techniques and will be ready to pass the National Certification. Upon completion of the program, you will sit for your CCMA (Clinical Certified Medical Assistant) national certification exams through NHA . $3200 includes national certification, 6 practice exams, online study guide materials, books, resume assistance, and all other associated fees. Externships may be available in your area. Payment plans are available through the Academy of Medical Professions. TO REGISTER OR FOR PAYMENT PLANS CALL The Academy of Medical Professions and mention that you found them through the Winthrop Adult Ed. 866-516-8274 or 207-721-0714 or www.academyofmedicalprofessions.com
Phlebotomy with CPT Certification
with Academy of Medical Professions, Winthrop/Monmouth Adult Education

Become Nationally Certified in 10 weeks as a Phlebotomy Technician by professionals in the industry. Our course is all inclusive, and in depth, you will be able to Perform basic phlebotomy procedures, Evaluate patients for ability to withstand venipuncture procedure, Explain the venipuncture 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. $2,500 includes national certification, books, resume and job assistance. Payment plans available through the Academy of Medical Professions. TO REGISTER OR FOR PAYMENT PLANS CALL The Academy of Medical Professions. 866-516-8274 or 207-721-0714 or www.academyofmedicalprofessions.com
CERTIFICATE Medical Transcription
with Academy of Medical Professionals, Sanford Community Adult Education

This course is an online course.
Turn dictated medical information into typed records through the use of various types of equipment (micro-cassette recorders, Wav files, telephone systems and C-phones). Receive verbal information and type that it into a word processing program accurately, using the format specified by the provider (SOAP notes, discharge summaries, and other report forms). Basic computer skill 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. Many employers now use the Internet, which gives you the opportunity to work from home without having to drop off and pick up tapes.
This class can be taken anytime.
Contact SCAE at AdultEd@Sanford.org about registering for this class. SCAE will forward your contact info to the Academy of Medical Professions and they will reach out to complete your registration!
Pharmacy Technician National Certification with PTCB
with Academy of Medical Professionals, Sanford Community Adult Education

This is an online course.
This 14-week program prepares you to pass the certification exam. This program is active for one year from date of activation, allowing time to complete the program and to review for the exam. Pharmacy techs help with day-to-day services (preparing meds, answering phones, receiving and verifying prescriptions, counting tablets, taking refill requests, and much more). Excellent communication skills and customer service are essential. You must have the ability to learn and retain procedural processes and apply them quickly and accurately. Learn one-on-one with an instructor (with constant contact) as you go through your weekly assignments.
This course can be taken anytime.
Achieving Top Search Engine Positions
with Chris Minnick, York Adult Education

The vast majority of web traffic comes from search engines. That means the most important thing you can do to increase your website's traffic is to improve its search engine ranking. To do that, you have to understand both the art and science of search engine optimization (SEO).
In this course, you'll gain the knowledge you need to boost your website's visibility. By the end of the course, you'll have mastered proven, step-by-step SEO strategies that you can implement right away.
Session Start Dates: Aug 17 | Sep 14 | Oct 12