CASAS tests assess a student's skill levels in English reading and writing comprehension.

*Required for enrollment in Certified Residential Medication Aid Certificate Program.

Contact Saco Learning Center (207) 282-3846, learningcenter@rsu23.org

 

In this one-night training, learn the essentials of recognizing respiratory and cardiac arrest and effectively beginning emergency treatment.  Participants will learn CPR and how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). 

Students will need to pick up and review the BLS Provider Manual prior to class so that they are prepared for an open-book test at the end of the training.  

*Upon successful completion, participants will receive an AHA CPR certification & card.

During this workshop, you will learn how to navigate a simple Excel worksheet, enter data in a worksheet, use basic math functions, do basic formatting, how to replicate data, use built-in functions and work with columns and rows. The design of the course is that you'll attend the class and also do 2-3 hours of work between sessions which greatly enhances your learning. This is a live 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) use 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

Join us for an informational class about the origins of Hospice, the role volunteers play in patient care, the different types of volunteer opportunities and how you can become a volunteer. After the informational night, you can begin the process online with supplemental information from the instructor. You will receive a certificate of completion when finished with the online portion of the training. Andwell Hospice will also provide yearly continuing education to keep their certificate current. Two informational dates are available. Participants can bring a laptop to get started on the training that evening. 

When: Tues Sept. 17 OR Thursday Oct. 3

Time: 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Where: Telstar Adult Education

Tuition: Free

The American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED r.21 program is designed to help participants recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing and first aid emergencies. The courses in this program teach participants the knowledge and skills needed to give immediate care to an injured or ill person when minutes matter, and to decide whether advanced medical care is needed. This is a blended learning program with an instructor-led skill session (in person). The online portion must be completed prior to the in person skill session. A link will be sent to participants upon registration to complete the online portion.There are no prerequisites for the core courses within the First Aid/CPR/AED r.21 program.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe how to recognize an emergency and gain confidence to act.
• Explain how to lower the risk for infection when giving care. Understand legal concepts as they apply to lay responders, such as consent.
• Describe the emergency action steps: CHECK—CALL—CARE.Identify when it is necessary to call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number.
• Explain how to check an injured or ill person who appears to be unresponsive.
• Explain how to check a responsive injured or ill person.
• Demonstrate high-quality CPR and use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) for a person who is in cardiac arrest.
• Demonstrate first aid care for a person who is choking.
• Recognize the signs and symptoms of, and describe appropriate first aid care for, the following sudden illnesses: shock, asthma attack, anaphylaxis, heart attack, opioid overdose, diabetic emergencies, high fever, vomiting, diarrhea and dehydration.
• Describe methods used to control life-threatening bleeding, including the application of direct pressure and the application of a commercial tourniquet.
• Demonstrate the application of direct pressure to control life-threatening bleeding.Explain when a commercial tourniquet should be used, and describe the basic principles of using a tourniquet.
• Recognize the signs and symptoms of, and describe appropriate first aid care for, the following injuries and environmental illnesses: burns; head, neck and spinal injuries (including concussion); heat stroke; hypothermia; poison exposure.

Certification Requirements:

• Attend and participate in all class sessions and successfully complete the online session (blended learning courses only).
• Actively participate in all course activities, including assuming various roles during skill practices and assessment.
• Demonstrate competency in all required skills.Successfully complete all assessment scenarios.

Certificate Issued and Validity Period:

All First Aid/CPR/AED certifications, except for Bloodborne Pathogens Training, are valid for 2 years from the date of course completion. Bloodborne Pathogens Training certification is valid for 1 year from the date of course completion. Upon successful completion of a course in the First Aid/CPR/AED program, participants receive American Red Cross certification specific to the course they completed.

 

Join our evening, in person classes & labs in Sullivan October 8, 2024 -April 2025.

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.  Intake interviews are required for our application, please call to make an appointment.

**Thanks to a DOL grant, we are able to offer this training at no cost.  Scholarships and financial assistance may be available to help with transportation, technology, and other expenses.

If our classes don’t fit your schedule, call us about Winter/Spring options with RSU 25 Adult Education.

Medical Billing and Coding Career Prep Complete is a growing career field with numerous job opportunities. This course combines the basics of medical coding, medical billing, and medical terminology to provide a comprehensive program that will prepare you to work as a Medical Coding and Billing Specialist in a professional medical office. In this course, you will learn about the necessary medical terminology, insurance guidelines and compliance requirements, medical billing functions, and legal and ethical issues. Upon completion of this course, you will be fully prepared to begin working in a professional medical office. Students will be prepared to take the NHA Billing and Coding Specialist Certification (CBCS) national certification exam. Recommended Prerequisites: High School Graduate or GED holder

CASAS tests assess a student's skill levels in English reading and writing comprehension.

*Required for enrollment in Certified Residential Medication Aid Certificate Program.

Contact Saco Learning Center (207) 282-3846, learningcenter@rsu23.org