***This is ONLY the APPLICATION.  Course costs will be determined upon registration.**

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 you the time to successfully complete the program and to review up until the day you sit for the National Certification Exam.

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. 

As a certified 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 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.

 **This is an online only class**

Upon registration, program and application materials will be sent to you.

Not sure what we have to offer you?Send us your info and we will contact you to schedule a time that works for you. Meetings can be on the phone, in person, on Zoom or via email.Get your questions answered and register for a training of your choice today!

Academy of Medical Professions (AMP) is in partnership with Houlton/Hodgdon Adult Ed, Houlton Regional Hospital, and Katahdin Valley Health Center.

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Option 1:   Live Online

•    Starts Monday, June 10, 2024,  6-8pm for 12wks

Option 2:   Online Anytime, Self-Paced

• FREE if eligible for sponsorship, scholarship, agency assistance, or workforce training funds. 
• And if you don't qualify, payment plans are available!

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Call Adult Ed at 521-3100 ext 5, or email patricia.sloat@rsu29.org, or visit www.rsu29-70.maineadulted.org

Who is a Dental Assistant?

The purpose of this course is to gain background knowledge and vocabulary for an entry level position in the clinical or administrative dental setting. Learning media provide specific insight into preclinical and clinical areas of dental assisting, reviewing chapter content and the application of content. Chapters include professional and legal aspects of dental assisting, anatomy and physiology, dental anatomy, infection control and hazardous materials, dental treatment, patient care, dental imaging, preventative dentistry, restorative dentistry, and specialized dentistry. Students will be given the building blocks for DANB RHS content certifications, and access to materials to prepare for this exam. Resume writing (including updated personal resume) and professional development are required for graduation. During each week of our 10-week program we assist the student to build the confidence, skills, and knowledge to assist the dentist and be a valuable member of the dental healthcare team. Each week of the course covers a different area of dental practice, allowing students to grasp the material in manageable chunks. Media used for instruction include textbook, workbook, demonstration videos, slides and learning games, and hands-on l

This session is remote classes with in-person labs May - December 2024.

CMA certification is an ideal step if you are considering a nursing degree or an entry-level clinical position. Take the next step in your healthcare career!

Clinical Medical Assitants (CMA) are an essential role in healthcare and are in high demand locally!

CMAs work with providers mainly in outpatient facilities; they are a critical part of a patient’s care team.

Our CCMA program provides instruction, lab practice, and hands-on training. Externships are completed at the end of the course.

CMA training includes:

•   Administrative and clinical duties
•   Preparing patients for examinations and treatment
•   Updating medical records - EMR
•   Taking and documenting vital signs
•   Routine lab procedures
•   Diagnostic testing, including EKG
•   Basic phlebotomy and the cardiac life cycle
•   Workplace expectations and professionalism
•   Training includes an externship prior to employment

Additional CCMA courses include: Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Terminology, and Medical Math.

Please call for more information or download a CCMA application here.

**Tuition, materials, and supplies for this course are funded through the Strengthening Maines's Workforce grant***

Earn certificates in the areas that are important to you for daily life, employment, or higher education. Choose the lessons and assessments you want to learn: basic computer skills, internet basics, Windows 10, Microsoft Word Office 2016, Excel, Mac OS, Using Email, Google Docs, PowerPoint, Your Digital Footprint, Supporting K-12 Learning, and/or Information Literacy.

Choose a day/time that works for you. Enroll anytime. 

Free to eligible adult education students or $70.00

We believe that incorporating fresh and innovative topics into our classes not only keeps our students engaged and motivated, but also enhances their learning experience. It is vital for us to constantly adapt and evolve our teaching methods to meet the changing needs and interests of our students. Please tell us your idea for a new class!

If you are not reviewing your website statistics, then you are missing several key opportunities to profit from your website traffic. This Certificate, aimed at non-technical users, will take you through all the key techniques and how to use website analytics using the world-standard Google Analytics, a free online tool.

You’ll understand your visitor traffic better, learn how to calculate return on investment (ROI) for your online advertising, and find out how to get more conversions and sales from your website visitors. A must for anyone serious about leveraging more success from their website. 

Click here for more information about the course specifics, dates, cost and registration.

For more information about our Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Program, please register here and we will contact you!  This is an interest list only registration.  When we have a class starting, we will contact you.

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant training prepares students to assist physicians by performing functions related to the clinical responsibilities of a medical office. The program includes hands-on labs and a clinical externship opportunity at a local healthcare provider. Upon successful completion of this program, students are eligible to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) national examination. Prerequisites: CASAS math and reading assessment, immunizations, and background check. Class location and schedules vary. Visit our web-site to add your name to our interest list or call for more information about upcoming classes.

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