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Optician Certification Training
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Optician Certification Training

$1,995

with ed 2go, Kittery Adult Education

To register or for details, click this link: https://careertraining.ed2go.com/kae/training-programs/optician-certification-training-course-online/

In this course, you can gain the skills and knowledge you need to obtain an entry-level job as an optician in the states that recognize this certification. In addition, you’ll prepare to take the Basic American Board of Opticianry (ABO) exams, which includes the NOCE (National Opticianry Competency Exam) and the CLRE (Contact Lens Registry Exam), which is required by many states to work as an optician or as a stepping-stone to career advancement. 

Orono-Behavioral Health Professional Certification Training -Online Course
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Orono-Behavioral Health Professional Certification Training -Online Course

Free

with Woodfords Family Services, Orono-Hampden-Old Town Adult Ed Partnership

Behavioral Health Professional Certification Training -Online Course

Looking for meaningful work? Our community needs 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 with this wonderful ONLINE training and certificate program. This training will prepare you for employment through local social services agencies and equip you to work with children who qualify for services. The program can be started at any time and finished at your own pace.

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 blood borne 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 equivalent) to become certified.

For more information and an application call 207-866-4119

Orono-Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/Certified Nurses Assistant-M The (CNA-M)
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Orono-Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/Certified Nurses Assistant-M The (CNA-M)

Price not
available

with Course Through Maine Veterans Home, Orono-Hampden-Old Town Adult Ed Partnership

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

These are healthcare professionals who provide intimate, hands-on healthcare to patients in medical settings under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

To receive an application or find out more Information, please contact: Lynn Johnston at 207-942-2333

Certified Nurses Assistant-M The (CNA-M) 

Program is a standardized, 120-hour medication course approved by the Maine State Board of Nursing, which provides the basis of understanding needed for CNAs to administer medications accurately and safely. The course is designed to teach experienced CNAs how to administer non-injectable medications to patients under the direct supervision of a licensed registered nurse. Providing excellent patient care, excellent communication and interpersonal skills are a must to becoming a CNA-M.

• The Maine Veterans Home in Bangor, Maine 

   is offering new CNA & CNA- M courses

• Become a Maine Veterans Home CNA for Free.

• Just complete a MVH employment application

  and go through the interview process.

• This course is open to students 17 years

  and older.

• Apply NOW!

  To receive an application or find out more

  Information, please contact: Lynn Johnston at 207-942-2333

Orono-Medical Workplace Certificate Programs
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Orono-Medical Workplace Certificate Programs

Price not
available

with For Information Call 207-866-4119, Orono-Hampden-Old Town Adult Ed Partnership

Medical Workplace Certificate Programs

Behavioral Health Professional Certification Training

Looking for meaningful work? Our community needs 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 with this wonderful ONLINE training and certificate program. This training will prepare you for employment through local social services agencies and equip you to work with children who qualify for services. The program can be started at any time and finished at your own pace. 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 blood borne 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 equivalent) to become certified.

For more information and an application call 207-866-4119

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) These are 

healthcare professionals who provide intimate, hands-on healthcare to patients in medical settings under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). To receive an application or find out more Information, please contact: Lynn Johnston at 207-942-2333

Certified Nurses Assistant-M The (CNA-M) Program is a standardized, 120-hour medication course approved by the Maine State Board of Nursing, which provides the basis of understanding needed for CNAs to administer medications accurately and safely. The course is designed to teach experienced CNAs how to administer non-injectable medications to patients under the direct supervision of a licensed registered nurse. Providing excellent patient care, excellent communication and interpersonal skills are a must to becoming a CNA-M.

• The Maine Veterans Home in Bangor, Maine is offering new CNA & CNA-M courses

• Become a Maine Veterans Home CNA for Free.

• Just complete a MVH employment application

  and go through the interview process.

• This course is open to students 17 years

  and older.

• Apply NOW!

  To receive an application or find out more

  Information, please contact: Lynn Johnston at 207-942-2333

Pharmacy Technician
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Pharmacy Technician

$2,850

with Academy of Medical Professions, Noble Adult & Community Education

All Inclusive 14-week program. 

This program has two options: entirely online, or our new live via Zoom class that meets weekly.  Pharmacy Technician is one of the fastest growing jobs in health care today.  In this course, you will learn everything from the role of the technician in the pharmacy setting, to the basic sciences at the core of pharmacy practice, to preparing for the PTCB exam. You will learn complete drug information that includes proper name, spelling and pronunciation, drug class, generic and trade name, route of administration, dosage and more of hundreds of drugs.  You will be able to identify pills on sight with pill photos, gain a better understanding of how certain drugs work within the body with a concise review of relevant anatomy and physiology, and stay up to date with cutting-edge pharmacy practice with the latest information on new drugs, regulations, HIPAA guidelines and safety procedures. 

$2,850. All materials included including PTCB National Certification (CPhT) Exam fee. 

Online Anytime, Self-Paced

Pharmacy Technician Certificate

Free

with Academy of Medical Professions, RSU 3 Adult & Community Education

This 14-week program prepares you to pass the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board exam. You will also receive a Certificate of Completion through the Academy of Medical Professions.   This program is active for ONE YEAR from date the of the Student’s activation, this allows our Students the time to successfully complete the program and to review up until the day they sit for the National Certification Exam.

 

As a Pharmacy Technician, you will be helping the Licensed Pharmacist with all the necessary day-to-day services that the Pharmacy provides. Everything from preparing medications to answering phones, receiving and verifying prescriptions, counting tablets, taking requests for refilling of medications, and much more.  You are an assistant to the pharmacist.

 

Talk about job security!! This is a growing field with high demand and great salaries.  You can work for places such as:  Pharmacies at Hospitals, Independent Pharmacies, and retail chains like Rite Aid and Wal-Mart and Walgreens.  There are so many possibilities.

 

Excellent communication skills and customer service are essential in this field.  You must have the ability to learn and retain procedural processes and apply them quickly and accurately.  Most places do require flexibility of hours some might ask for:  nights, weekends, or holidays depending on where you work and for whom you work.

 

You will be working one-on-one with a Pharmacy Technician instructor as you go through your weekly assignments.  She is always available and is in constant contact with you as you progress through the program.

 

To Register:
https://www.academyofmedicalprofessions.com/pharmacy-technician.html

 

Where:
Online/ Self Paced (14-weeks)

 

When:
Monday's September 16th, 2024

 

Time:
Self-paced

 

Cost:
$2,850, check the information packet out for more information regarding pricing on last page.

https://www.academyofmedicalprofessions.com/assets/pharmacy-technician-program-information-package.pdf

Pharmacy Technician with PTCB Certification
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Pharmacy Technician with PTCB Certification

$2,050

with Diane Tilton, Academy of Medical Professions, Five Town CSD Adult & Community Education

Work One-On-One with a Pharmacy Technician Trainer and entirely online with support from a Pharmacy Technician and Trainer.  The Pharmacy Technician is one of the fastest growing jobs in health care today.  In this course, you will learn everything from the role of the technician in the pharmacy setting, to the basic sciences at the core of pharmacy practice, to preparing for the PTCB exam.  You will learn complete drug information that includes proper name, spelling and pronunciation, drug class, generic and trade name, route of administration, dosage and more of hundreds of drugs.  You will be able to identify pills on sight with pill photos, gain a better understanding of how certain drugs work within the body with a concise review of relevant anatomy and physiology, and stay up to date with cutting-edge pharmacy practice with the latest information on new drugs, regulations, HIPAA guidelines and safety procedures.  You will be ready to pass your PTCB national certification included in cost.

New grants are available for Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Tech, and CNA training programs.

Open enrollment. Payment plans are available. Call the Adult Education office for more information.

Phlebotomy with CPT Certification
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Phlebotomy with CPT Certification

$2,500

with Academy of Medical Professions, Five Town CSD Adult & Community 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 the 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.  Clinicals are performed during the class, including 75 sticks, and will require immunization records prior to enrollment. Tuition includes national certification, books, resume and job assistance.  

Payment plans are available. Call our Adult Education office for more information.





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