CNAs are caregivers who provide patients assistance with activities of daily living and basic needs. They also help patients feel safe and comfortable throughout their hospital stay. These direct caregivers spend most of their time assisting patients and listening to their concerns. 

This is a class, laboratory, and clinical component course that will prepare the student to take the Maine State Board of Nursing (MSBoN) CNA examination. The course is 180 hours spanning over 20 weeks. Most meeting days are on Saturday, with some Tuesday afternoon/evenings as well. You must attend all sessions. Our clinical partners are Norway Health and Rehabilitation Center and Bridgton Hospital. 

Application and enrollment information is available through our interest list for this and future CNA classes.   

Instructor: Susan Robbins, MSN, RN 

To be placed on the interest list click here  or call our office (207-627-4291).  Or go to maineadulted.org to see which other programs are offering this class. 

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.

For more details on this class or to enroll with the Academy of Medical Professions please call or email Kittery Adult Education at 207-439-5896 or cfurbish@kitteryschools.com

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. $3200. Live Classes Monday 6-8 PM OR Online Anytime, Self-Paced

Session Start Dates:

2/3/25

6/2/25

or online anytime

Programs are all-inclusive: books, reference books, national certifications, practice exams and online resources, live instructors, and student support for self-paced students are included in tuition. Payment plans available; WIOA/voucher approved (Goodwill, MyCAA, Maine Department of Labor, EMDC/HOPE, etc.).

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.

12-Week Dental Assisting Certificate Program in a high-demand career. Learn all aspects of dental assisting from a Dentist. Includes internship opportunities, exam preparation materials and DANBRHS® certification. Mondays, 6:00-8:00pm or Online Anytime, Self-Paced Course Fee: $3,200

Explore all aspects of dental assisting and gain skills needed to work in this field and pass a national certificate exam. This program is taught by a dentist and includes an opportunity for internships.

The price of the course ($3200) 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.

You are registering for a FREE information session with WRAE's Career Counselor Jessica Trimmer who will connect you with AMP.

There is a structured class or a fully online class (start anytime).

Join Kelly Rose, DMD for a 10-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 the skills you need to work in this field and pass the RHS certificate exam needed for employment. This program is taught by a Dentist and includes an opportunity for internships. The price of the course Upon passing the DANB RHS®, you will receive a certificate of knowledge-based competency for that component from DANB. Payment plans are available.  The course includes all books, exam preparation materials, and fees for the DANB RHS® certificate program.

Call our Adult Education office for more information.

Start Anytime! This comprehensive bundle will train you for one of today's fastest-growing careers. The Medical Billing Specialist course offers valuable training in legal, ethical, and regulatory concepts that are central to this field, including HIPAA compliance, fraud and abuse in medical billing, and third-party payer guidelines. You will also understand all phases of the revenue cycle, including patient registration, charge capture, medical coding, claim submission, data analytics, payer reimbursement, patient billing, and collection practices.

Medical Terminology is truly the language of medicine. You will study the word parts, structures, and functions of the human body. You will also learn about the disorders and medical procedures that are common to each body system, including musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, nervous, endocrine, integumentary, genitourinary, lymphatic, and immune.

Electronic health record specialists are critical in today's healthcare environment, where timely access to accurate patient records is vital to the safety and treatment of patients. This course teaches the skills required to become a Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist (CEHRS) through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), including charting, HIPAA compliance, electronic health record management, and insurance and billing. You will be prepared to work on a health information management team, auditing records, compiling reports for patient tracking, and coordinating the systems that keep our healthcare facilities operating.

After successful completion of the course requirements, you will receive a Certificate of Completion from the school through which you enrolled. Upon completion of this course, you should be well prepared to find your place in this rewarding healthcare career. You will also be able to take the Certified Professional Biller (CPB) exam offered by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) and the Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist (CEHRS) exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).

This course offers enrollment with vouchers. The voucher is prepaid access to sit for the certifying exam upon eligibility. Proctor fees may apply, which are not included.

Disclaimer: To qualify for the externship applications process, students must successfully complete the online course content and have account balances up to date (at a minimum). Going through the externship application process does not guarantee an externship. COVID may be affecting the externship process or site availability in your area. Students can begin researching the steps of the application process 2 weeks prior to completing courses.

Find out more and register today by visiting the Ed2Go website.

For more details on this class or to enroll with the Academy of Medical Professions please call or email Kittery Adult Education at 207-439-5896 or cfurbish@kitteryschools.com

20-week, in-depth medical coding for CPC certification through AAPC. This program is designed to teach all aspects of medical coding, provide you with the skills needed to become nationally certified and get into the job market as a Certified Professional Coder. This certificate program includes Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology, 2 CPC-A exam attempts, AAPC membership, 3 practice CPC tests and all books. Basic computer skills are required; $3,950. Adding Practicode (6–10-week online program) will remove the apprenticeship designation from the CPC credential; $5,150. Payment plans available. Live Classes meet Thursdays, 5:30-8:30 PM OR Online Anytime, Self-Paced

Session Starts Dates:

3/13/25

or online anytime

Programs are all-inclusive: books, reference books, national certifications, practice exams and online resources, live instructors, and student support for self-paced students are included in tuition. Payment plans available; WIOA/voucher approved (Goodwill, MyCAA, Maine Department of Labor, EMDC/HOPE, etc.).