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Healthcare Math
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Healthcare Math

Free

with Heidi Nolan, Mid-Coast School of Technology Adult Education

Calendar Mar 10, 2023

Students enrolled in CRMA programming who take the CASAS math assessment and need math skills improvement will receive additional math intervention to boost skills.

BHP: Behavioral Health Professional Training

$25

with Jeff Carpenter, MSAD#1 Adult & Community Education

Calendar Mar 22, 2023

START ANYTIME!!

Our community is looking for individuals who want to make a difference in a child’s life.

Children’s Behavioral Health Services are vital to Maine’s children with Intellectual Disabilities, Autism and Mental Health Disorders and their families. And the need in our area is great!

As an integral part of the child’s treatment team, a Certified Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) has the opportunity to make an immediate impact while helping a child grow and develop to their full potential.

We are excited to connect our community to this wonderful ONLINE training program. The online training will equip you to help children who are receiving Behavior Health services. The training will prepare you for employment through local social services agencies. The program can be started at any time and finished at your own pace.

You will complete 12 online modules then 3 4-hour live sessions, including the new ethics and boundaries training.  Once the modules are completed, you will receive free online blood borne pathogen training and virtual First Aid & CPR training if you do not already possess those certifications. The entire training requirements will take about 45 hours. Registration is ongoing till June 30, 2021.

Any individual who will be 18 years of age or older upon completion of the course may register.

The administration fee of $25 is waived for existing SAD1 Adult & Community Education students.

See Blended Learning Curriculum at Woodfords Family Service for more information.

BHP Registration Form

Medical Assistant Training Application
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Medical Assistant Training Application

Free

with Ryan Morneault, MSAD#1 Adult & Community Education

Calendar Mar 27, 2023

***This is a live, in-person training. This cannot be done online through distance learning. You MUST be able to attend classes in Presque Isle, Maine.

SAD1 Adult & Community Education and Northern Light AR Gould Hospital have teamed up to offer this amazing "Earn While You Learn" program. 

Medical Assistants work alongside providers, mainly in outpatient facilities, such as medical offices and clinics. They form both administrative and clinical duties, such as welcoming patients, updating patient medical records, taking medical histories, taking blood pressures and temperatures, preparing patients for exams, assisting the provider during exams, collecting lab specimens and much more. MAs are an essential part of a patient care team, helping patients feel at ease and serving as a vital link between patients and providers.

Northern Light AR Gould Hospital in Presque Isle will hire students and pay them a wage while they complete a full-time, nine-week training program. The program will include classroom learning, labs, and clinical rotations. Curriculum is provided by the Academy of Medical Professionals and students will be able to sit for a certification exam to become a Certified MA. Those who successfully complete the course will be guaranteed a job within one of Northern Light AR Gould's medical group offices.

Northern Light AR Gould Hospital benefits include:

Medical Insurance

Dental & Eye Care Plan

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Cafeteria Discount

Applications are being accepted until the end of Febuary. Space is limited to 10 participants.

For additional information, contact Ryan Morneault at 207-768-4580 or rmorneault2@northernlight.org.

To apply for this session please click the link.

Mercy CNA Information Session

Free

with Ruth Anne Haley, Gray-New Gloucester Adult Education

Calendar Mar 27, 2023 at 4:30 pm

Join us for an information session to learn about becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant at Northern Light Mercy Hospital! Mercy's next Certified Nursing Assistant training begins May 8th.

During Mercy's 5 week, Maine State Board of Nursing approved program, learners participate in classroom, hands on lab, and clinical experiences to gain the necessary skills for on the job success. Learners accepted into the program will earn $17/hour plus benefits as full-time Mercy employees.  Rate increases upon cerification and hire. 

Please register for this virtual information session to learn more about becoming a CNA at Northern Light Mercy. 

If you decide after the information session that CNA is right for you, instructions will be provided to apply.

 

 

Personal Support Specialist (PSS)

Free

with LAURIE HISCOCK, Franklin County Adult Education

Calendar Mar 27, 2023 at 4:30 pm

50 hour course will train you to provide daily living care to older adults and individuals with disabilities. You could be the difference between someone getting to stay in their home or going to a nursing home. Other options for employment include local care facilities. 

REQUIREMENTS: 17 years and older, pass state background check, updated vaccinations including COVID 19. No high school diploma required. 

Class will be held after in the Spring of 2023, if we have enough students.

Call Franklin County Adult Education at 207-778-3460 for more information.

Standard First Aid, CPR, AED

$85

with Andrew Eckman, Five Town CSD Adult & Community Education

Calendar Mar 27, 2023 at 6 pm, runs for 3 weeks
There will be an emphasis on life-threatening conditions and a focus on critical life-saving skills; decision tables that provide a concise summary of what signs to look for and what treatment steps to take during an emergency. We will also cover current information on CPR, AED, injuries, and illnesses, new and updated content on hemorrhage control, opioid overdose response, compression-only CPR, and COVID-19. MUST ATTEND ALL CLASS SESSIONS.

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Free

with Jennifer McIntire, Central Lincoln County Adult Education

Calendar Mar 28, 2023 , runs for 6 weeks

CLC Adult Education and LincolnHealth co-sponsor a FREE 130-hour minimum Certified Nursing Assistant training course. This CNA program is open to all adults by application only. Successful graduates are eligible to work in many areas of the healthcare field. The course is open to all adults by application and interview process. Applications are now available. You may call LincolnHealth Education (563-4540) to have an application packet sent to you. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED/HiSET in order to be considered for the course.

*** CNA Paid Apprenticeship Program ***

(Subject to availability)

“Earn while you Learn”

LincolnHealth/CLC Adult Education and Midcoast School of Technology are offering an “Earn while you Learn” opportunity. Through a paid apprentice program, you can earn money for your CNA training with an expected commitment to work at one of the LincolnHealth or Pen Bay Medical Center facilities as a CNA for 12 months. Apprenticeship candidates are eligible for benefits including health insurance.

An application and interview are required to be considered for this program. A limited number of applicants are accepted. To receive an application or more information please call LincolnHealth Education at 563-4540, or Pen Bay Medical Center Education at 301-3173.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Free

with Jennifer McIntire, RSU #40 Adult Education

Calendar Mar 28, 2023

CLC Adult Education and LincolnHealth co-sponsor a FREE 130-hour minimum Certified Nursing Assistant training course. This CNA program is open to all adults by application only. Successful graduates are eligible to work in many areas of the healthcare field. The course is open to all adults by application and interview process. Applications are now available. You may call LincolnHealth Education (563-4540) to have an application packet sent to you. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED/HiSET in order to be considered for the course.

*** CNA Paid Apprenticeship Program ***

(Subject to availability)

“Earn while you Learn”

LincolnHealth/CLC Adult Education and Midcoast School of Technology are offering an “Earn while you Learn” opportunity. Through a paid apprentice program, you can earn money for your CNA training with an expected commitment to work at one of the LincolnHealth or Pen Bay Medical Center facilities as a CNA for 12 months. Apprenticeship candidates are eligible for benefits including health insurance.

An application and interview are required to be considered for this program. A limited number of applicants are accepted. To receive an application or more information please call LincolnHealth Education at 563-4540, or Pen Bay Medical Center Education at 301-3173.





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