The recertification course is a competency-based program, which assumes you know all about giving medications. The purpose of this course is to test your ability to give medications to clients. Therefore, there is more testing and less review. A study guide will be provided to you for your review before the course. During the 8-hour course you will required to do the following: transcribe medication orders to the MAR without error, administer medications to a classmate without error, take vital signs (B/P, T, P, R and Apical Pulse), answer some oral questions, and complete a State prepared test. The score for successful completion of the recertification test is 80%. All students must provide a copy of their current CRMA certification to enable them to take the course.

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.

We are thrilled to provide this fantastic ONLINE training and certificate program to our community. You will be equipped 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 blood-borne 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, Workforce Recruitment Specialist for the State of Maine’s OCFS through Woodfords Family Services, is here to help you through this learning opportunity by providing answers to questions and technical issues, should any arise. He is also a resource to connect you with service agencies once you have completed the training.

Introduction to the Elements of Real Estate Brokerage

Topics covered include industry overview/organization, Maine Real Estate Commission, agency relationships, product knowledge, property valuation, the appraisal process, financing the transaction, contracts, closings and federal and state laws. Fee includes textbook PDF (hard copy available from Center for Real Estate for an additional fee), one year of access to the course, instructor feedback after the three quizzes and the final exam and twice monthly Q & A drop-in sessions via Zoom. A certificate of completion is awarded with a grade of 75% or above, required for the state licensing exam ($85 fee), which must be taken within one year of satisfactory course completion. When you affiliate with a real estate agency and apply for your license, there is a $100 fee, along with a $21 criminal records check fee. Some companies offer to pay this fee when you affiliate with them.

Required: Attendees must be 18 or older and have a high school diploma or equivalency to get a license but a diploma is not required to attend the course.

Bob Joslyn has been a licensed real estate broker in ME since 1988 and a solo agent at Keller Williams Realty for the past eight years. He has enjoyed helping many buyers and sellers make informed real estate decisions. Bob has been an instructor at Husson University for more than 20 years, teaching numerous business courses.

Unlock a rewarding career in healthcare with our comprehensive Phlebotomy Training Program. This course is designed for individuals interested in mastering the essential skills required for drawing blood and performing laboratory procedures.

Gain hands-on experience with evacuated tube systems, syringe transfer devices, and capillary collection systems. Learn the significance of tube additives and the correct order of draw to ensure specimen integrity.

Foundational Skills

Anatomy and Physiology

Blood Collection Techniques

Understand the critical importance of accurate patient and specimen identification, along with infection prevention practices essential for patient safety.

Explore the circulatory system and blood composition, along with common laboratory tests associated with various body systems.

Throughout the program, students will gain in-depth knowledge of anatomy, venipuncture techniques, and safety protocols, ensuring the highest standards of patient care. Hands-on training will be emphasized, providing students with real-world experience in various phlebotomy methods, equipment handling, and specimen collection. By the end of this course, participants will be well-prepared to take on roles in hospitals, clinics, blood donation centers, and laboratories, with a strong understanding of ethical practices and patient interactions. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be prepared to sit for the NHA national certification exam.

Course Objectives:

• Understand the anatomy and physiology relevant to phlebotomy.
• Master the techniques for safe and effective blood collection.
• Develop skills in patient communication and care.
• Learn about infection control and safety protocols in the laboratory setting.
• Sit for the NHA National Certification Exam

Join us and take your first step towards a fulfilling career in healthcare!

Financial assistance may be available to qualifying students!

FMI or to sign up, contact Eve Salley at 207-341-5370 (call or text) or email esalley@pvaec.org.

Power Query allows you to import and shape data. It has an easy to use interface, powerful tools to import and clean data. Power Pivot allows data modeling and calculations. It easily handles millions of rows of data and has modeling tools for efficient data storage and analysis. Power BI (Business Intelligence) is a complete business intelligence tool. It features incredible visual options, has simple built-in interactive options, fantastic graphs and allows easy sharing of data. The design of this course includes 2-3 hours of work with the software between sessions to gain maximum benefit from the sessions. This is an online class using ZOOM. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey included in your automated receipt so the instructor can tailor the course to meet your needs. You will want to have Microsoft Excel on your computer for this workshop and many people find it helpful to have two monitors though it is certainly not necessary to benefit from the sessions. There are two ways to accomplish this: 1) attach an external screen to your computer (contact our program if you need technical assistance with that); 2) using two computers (one for Excel and the other for the ZOOM meeting. Val Landry is a lifelong business educator and academic advisor focused on helping enrich and enhance students' educational and life purposes. He is experienced in college management and, as an adult educator, having taught at the Mid-State College and Kennebec Valley Community College. His teaching experience covers over 45 years in the areas of computer applications, accounting, and Quickbooks training workshops.  Instructor: Val Landry

Power Query allows you to import and shape data. It has an easy to use interface, powerful tools to import and clean data. Power Pivot allows data modeling and calculations. It easily handles millions of rows of data and has modeling tools for efficient data storage and analysis. Power BI (Business Intelligence) is a complete business intelligence tool. It features incredible visual options, has simple built-in interactive options, fantastic graphs and allows easy sharing of data. The design of this course includes 2-3 hours of work with the software between sessions to gain maximum benefit from the sessions. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey included in your automated receipt so the instructor can tailor the course to meet your needs. You will want to have Microsoft Excel on your computer for this workshop and many people find it helpful to have two monitors though it is certainly not necessary to benefit from the sessions. There are two ways to accomplish this: 1) attach an external screen to your computer (contact our program if you need technical assistance with that); 2) using two computers (one for Excel and the other for the ZOOM meeting.

This is a live online class using ZOOM.

Want to be a Registered Maine Guide? Don't know the process? Trying to decide how to train to take your tests? Want to know the rules about guiding? Take this free one-hour interactive Zoom class. Get your answers and create your future!