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CNA Nursing Assistant Med (CNA-Med)
with Kathleen Seigfried, RN, Biddeford Adult Education
Medications course follows standardized curriculum approved by the Maine State Board of Nursing. The purpose of this course is to teach experienced certified nursing assistants (CNA) to administer selected noninjectable medications to patients who are 4 years of age and older. This standardized medication course will provide the basis of understanding needed for the CNA to administer medications accurately and safely.
Please call Anne at 282-3883 to receive your application and schedule your CASAS Testing.
Prerequisites: CASAS Reading score 244, worked as a CNA for 1,200 hours within the last 2 years.
Coding Certificate
with Jeff Kritzer and Andy Helmi, Five Town CSD Adult & Community Education
Coding is becoming one of the most in-demand skills in the workplace today. As a result, coding has become a core skill that bolsters one’s chances of becoming a higher value to organizations. The highest demand is for programming languages with broad applicability. Begin by getting introduced to the basics of computer programming and various programming languages. Then go to the next level and acquire all the basics of HTML and CSS. You will learn the relationship between these two industry-standard web page coding languages and the step-by-step process of hand-coding and building web pages. Finally, discover the advanced features of CSS and learn how to use this very powerful language. Students must take the Coding Certificate classes in the below order:
- Introduction to Coding
- HTML Fundamentals
- CSS Fundamentals
CEUs/ILUs: 4.8
Length (in hours): 48
Price in USD $595
Offered 4 times/year, call for dates.
Culinary Arts Interest Only List
with Wayne Kregling, Spruce Mountain Adult Education
This is not a confirmation of enrollment.
If you are interested in learning when and where the class is, please register on this "INTEREST ONLY" list.
An email from cmichaud@rsu73.com will be sent to you with the process of how to enroll in the class.
This 16-week course begins with foundational knife skills and advances to fine dining techniques. Towards the end, students will sit for the National Kitchen Manager ServeSafe Certification Exam.
Classes run Monday through Thursday from 9 am to 2 pm and provide comprehensive training.
Course Structure:
First Part:
*Class Instruction and ServeSafe Review
*Focus on foundational culinary skills, including knife skills and basic cooking techniques.
*Comprehensive review of the ServeSafe books.
* Reading assignments for each class to reinforce learning and prepare for the ServeSafe exam.
Second Part:
*Hands-On Experience
*Practical experience in a restaurant-type setting with our student-run Cafe.
*Application of learned skills in a real-world environment to enhance practical knowledge and proficiency.
In addition to culinary training, we offer assistance with job placement, work readiness, and interview skills to ensure graduates are well-prepared for culinary careers.
Funding options are available for qualifying students, making this opportunity accessible to those who qualify.
Join us for an immersive and comprehensive culinary education that equips you with the skills and knowledge needed for a successful career in the culinary arts.
Customer Service Certificate
with Nanette Sanders-Cobb and Greg Marsello, Five Town CSD Adult & Community Education
Customer service is now essential for businesses and all work organizations. With the increase of technology, human interaction with customers becomes all the more important. Whether it relates to retaining customers, serving your audience, or turning inquiries from potential customers into sales, good customer service is now one of the central factors in organizational success. Learn to improve your customer service skills to enhance your career skill set, improve productivity, and increase your organization’s success. You will also take away some extraordinary customer service techniques you won’t find anywhere else.
CEUs/ILUs: 3.2
Length (in hours): 32
Price in USD $245
Offered 4 times/year, call for dates.
Data Analysis Certificate
with John Rutledge and Mary Dereshiwsky, Five Town CSD Adult & Community Education
Data Analysis is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after skills in the workplace. Companies have vast amounts of data, but it is rare to have someone with the ability to analyze that data to see trends and make predictions. Add a whole new skill set to your portfolio, and make a big difference in the success of your organization by acquiring data analysis skills.
Begin with getting a basic understanding of how to analyze data in a business setting. Then learn how many of your business decisions involve comparing groups for differences. You will know the statistics behind these group differences and relationships. Finally, you will find out how to perform inquiries that will be useful to your business or organization and have the skill necessary to communicate these results through graphs and text that your fellow employees will understand. Whether your business is home-based or a large company, this certificate will take you to the next level where important decision-making is concerned.
Students need to have Microsoft Excel to complete this certificate.
This Certificate must be taken in the following order:
- Introduction
- Intermediate
- Advanced
CEUs/ILUs: 4.8
Length (in hours): 48
Offered 4 times/year, call for dates.
Data Analysis Certificate
with UGot Class, MSAD#1 Adult & Community Education
Data Analysis is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after skills in the workplace. Companies have vast amounts of data, but it is rare to have someone with the ability to analyze that data to see trends and make predictions.
Add a whole new skill set to your portfolio, and make a big difference in the success of your organization by acquiring data analysis skills. Begin with getting a basic understanding of how to analyze data in a business setting. Then learn how many of your business decisions involve comparing groups for differences. You will know the statistics behind these group differences and relationships. Finally, you will find out how to perform inquiries that will be useful to your business or organization and have the skill necessary to communicate these results through graphs and text that your fellow employees will understand.
Whether your business is home based or a large company, this certificate will take you to the next level where important decision-making is concerned.
Click here for more information about the course specifics, dates, cost and registration.
There is also a self-study version available with no specific start dates.
Dental Assistant
with Academy of Medical Professions, Noble Adult & Community Education

12-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 with 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. We now offer an option for Lab days, please ask for more details! 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.
Live Classes Monday 6-8 PM OR Online Anytime, Self-Paced
Dental Assistant
with Academy of Medical Professions, Noble Adult & Community Education
12-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 with 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. We now offer an option for Lab days, please ask for more details! 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.
Live Classes Monday 6-8 PM OR Online Anytime, Self-Paced