If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding career in the medical field, this course will provide you with the skills and experience to be Maine State Certified as a Nursing Assistant. The course includes 110 hours of classroom instruction plus 70 hours of clinical practice at local health care facilities. Requirements include reading test, interview session, physical within last year, immunization records, and willingness to dedicate your time to this challenging curriculum. 

Call our office at 657-9612 for start dates and locations!

Our CNA Start Date has been pushed back to Monday, July 8, 2019. It's not too early to sign up though, to lock in your seat in the class. Space is limited.

Class will run on Monday and Wednesday evenings with some clinicals being held on Saturdays and Sundays.

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. The State of Maine approved CNA course includes classroom work, skills labs, and clinical experience. This is an Integrated Education Training (IET) course which means that a certain number of hours will be spent on improving key health care soft skills: job searching, mock interviews, communication, customer focus, medical math, technology, and more. Candidates must present either a high school diploma, or HiSET/GED. Enrollment is limited to 10. The admission process includes enrollment into our Career Readiness Program, a criminal background check, placement testing, and a series of meetings with PVAEC staff. A non-refundable application fee of $50 is required. The cost of the class is $1,150, which includes tuition, textbook, background check, and state exam.

Payment plans and financial assistance may be available to those who qualify. For more information, or to enroll in this program, please contact PVAEC Academic Advisor, Eve Salley at 564-5884.

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This course follows the CRMA standard curriculum designed and provided by the State of Maine, Division of Licensing and Regulatory Services, Community Service programs. The curriculum requires 35 - 40 hours of classroom time as well as a clinical component under the supervision of an RN. Upon successful completion of this course participants will obtain a certificate from the State of Maine and be certified to provide medication administration in the residential setting. Re-certification is required every 2 years. 

Requirements / Prerequisites

CASAS assessment is required. Please call 992-5522 for more information.

Medical Assistants are responsible for a variety of medical office tasks from administrative to technical and scientific duties and much have quality human relations skills.  Job duties include wound care, blood sampling, administering medications, taking vitals, preparing a patient for EKGs, obtaining a patient's history and assisting physicians during examinations. Our program provides virtual reality style classroom work as well as traditional style teaching for a blended learning experience. Practicals are performed during the program to ensure that the student has proper techniques and will be ready to pass the National Certification. Upon completion of the program, you will sit for you CCMA (Clinical Certified Medical Assistant) national certification exams through NHA. Externships may be available in your area.  Course fee of $3000 includes national certification, 6 practice exams, online study guide materials, books, resume assistance, and all other associated fees.  Payment plans are available.  

Please email AdultEd@sanford.org for specific information and registration for this class.

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Medical Assistants are responsible for a variety of medical office tasks from administrative to technical and scientific duties and much have quality human relations skills.  Job duties include wound care, blood sampling, administering medications, taking vitals, preparing a patient for EKGs, obtaining a patient's history and assisting physicians during examinations. Our program provides virtual reality style classroom work as well as traditional style teaching for a blended learning experience. Practicals are performed during the program to ensure that the student has proper techniques and will be ready to pass the National Certification. Upon completion of the program, you will sit for you CCMA (Clinical Certified Medical Assistant) national certification exams through NHA. Externships may be available in your area.  Course fee of $3000 includes national certification, 6 practice exams, online study guide materials, books, resume assistance, and all other associated fees.  Payment plans are available.  

Please email AdultEd@sanford.org for specific information and registration for this class.

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Certified Nursing Assistant • ONLY $400!

This program runs for 15 weeks!

Regional Program Tues & Wed February 5th 4-8:30pm

Location- Lewiston

Genesis Healthcare Partnership Thurs & Fri March 7th 11am-5pm

Fridays: 6 a.m. -2 p.m.

Location- Auburn/Marshwood

 Call 225-1010 to learn more!

Seeking a challenging and rewarding career in the medical field? This course provides you with the skills and experiences to become a Maine State Certified Nursing Assistant. A regional collaboration of Androscoggin County Adult Education programs has allowed us to offer this course at a reduced cost.

Skills will be introduced in an interactive classroom setting with a 2-week clinical experience to follow. Focus is on nursing theory and application, basic anatomy, physiology. and clinical performance. An introduction to several employers within our region is a plus! Only completed applications can be considered - Enroll now!

Prerequisites: Students must successfully pass the CASAS testing and interview screening in order to be admitted to the program. Documentation of a recent physical, conducted and signed by a physician, is required before clinical. Students must produce evidence of the following vaccinations: Hep B1, MMR, Tetanus, Chicken Pox, TB and flu shot. Fee for background check is non-refundable.

Certified Nurse Assistant is a high demand job in Maine! Completion of the 180 hour state-approved certification course will open the door to a new career in the healthcare industry. To meet the demand for CNAs we are offering two classes this semester. 

To be eligible to take the class we must have the following:

• Completed application (including signed agreement perform a criminal background check)

• An acceptable CASAS Reading Test score

• Evidence of high school completion

• Physical form on file including up to date immunization records

Contact us at ahead to obtain our application packet: 

Joan Tremberth at jtremberth@scarboroughschools.org, adulted@scarboroughschools.org or call 730-5040

Then come to our Info Night:

April 3, 6pm, Scarborough High, CASAS test available

Class starts: April 15, 2019

Ends: June 20, 2019

Classroom Mon, Tues, Thurs, 3-9pm at Piper Shores’ Holbrook Assisted Living Center. Clinical schedule may include weekend days, scheduled discussed at Info Night.

Cost: $500 includes books materials (50% of the $1,000 total paid by Piper Shores), payment plan available upon online registration

Looking for a career in the medical field caring for people? Our instructors ensure that each person not only understands the content but can personally care for people as if they were family. Earn-as-you-learn or pay for your course options ($1200). Next Session begins Sept. 3, 2019 Call 363-7922 to schedule the required pre-assessment, orientation and interview. Register to get more information.