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. 

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

Online anytime - at your own pace.

Academy of Medical Professions takes place online via live Zoom sessions and/or they are self-paced.  Courses are all inclusive:  Books, reference material, national certifications, practice exams and online resources, live instructors, and support for self-paced students are included in tuition.  Tuition for Clinical Medical Assisting and Phlebotomy may be covered by a grant from Healthcare Training for ME and require in-person clinical lab experience with locations in Brunswick, Ellsworth, among others. Payment plans are available for all courses and funding may be available from WIOA/voucher approved organizations like Goodwill, MyCAAS, Maine Department of Labor, EMDC/HOPE, and others. Contact Boothbay Adult & Community Education for more information about funding. To register, please email: info@academyofmedicalprofessions.com.

Programs are all-inclusive: books, national certifications, practice exams and online resources, live instructors, and student support for self-paced students are included in tuition. Payment plans may be available. Please call 207-384-5703 or email wanda.kezer@rsu35.org to speak with an advisor.

Become a Pharmacy Technician in 14-weeks (CPhT)! Learn the basics of pharmacy practice, drug information, anatomy, and physiology. Prepare for the PTCB exam and gain real-world skills. All materials included, including PTCB exam fee. Online Anytime, Self-Paced Course Fee: $2,850

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.

Programs are all-inclusive: books, national certifications, practice exams and online resources, live instructors, and student support for self-paced students are included in tuition. Payment plans may be available. Please call 207-384-5703 or email wanda.kezer@rsu35.org to speak with an advisor.

Become a Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) in just 10 weeks! Our comprehensive program covers everything you need to pass the NHA certification exam, including live Zoomclasses and in-person skills labs. Gain the skills to perform phlebotomy procedures, patient assessments, point-of-caretesting, and specimen preparation. Certification, books, resume assistance,and payment plans are included. Thursdays, 5:30-8:30pm or Online Anytime, Self-Paced Course Fee: $3,500

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.

Gain insights into your data using business intelligence software – Power Business Intelligence. Power BI is a widely used business analytics service offered by Microsoft. Power BI Desktop is a complete data analysis and report creation tool that you install for free.

Discover the process of creating interactive reports. Integrate financial, marketing, or any other source data in your accounting system, Excel, or on the Web. Streamline the data to what is needed using Power Query. Create charts, maps, and other visuals to see your data in real time.

Delve further into Power Query to ETL (Extract, Transform and Load) your data. Build the Data Model using relationships and DAX (Data Analysis Expressions). Utilize Time Intelligence functions to view YoY or YTD reports. Add user friendly features to enhance your reports and analyze your results.

This certificate will enhance your skills in data analysis, giving you greater insight into your organization’s performance and allowing you to make more informed decisions.

This Certificate must be taken in the following order:

• - Introduction
• - Intermediate
• - Advanced

CEUs/ILUs: 4.8

Length (in hours): 48