Your browser is not optimized for viewing this website.

More information »

Maine Adult Education

Filter by Category



Healthcare Training

in Business & Skills Training

CNA Apprenticeship - July 2024
Online Registration Unavailable

CNA Apprenticeship - July 2024

Free

with Jennifer McIntire, Central Lincoln County Adult Education

Calendar Jul 23, 2024 at 8 am, runs for 8 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. *** Maine Health CNA Paid Apprenticeship Program *** (Subject to availability) Earn while you Learn Maine Health and Adult Education throughout the midcoast region 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 in a care setting 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 Lincoln Health Education at 563-4540.

CNA Apprenticeship - May 2024
Online Registration Unavailable

CNA Apprenticeship - May 2024

Free

with Jennifer McIntire, Central Lincoln County Adult Education

Calendar May 14, 2024 at 8 am, runs for 8 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. *** Maine Health CNA Paid Apprenticeship Program *** (Subject to availability) Earn while you Learn Maine Health and Adult Education throughout the midcoast region 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 in a care setting 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 Lincoln Health Education at 563-4540.

Naloxone (Narcan) Administration Training 5.14.24

Free

with Healthy Lincoln County, Central Lincoln County Adult Education

Calendar May 14, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Keeping Naloxone (Narcan Nasal Spray) on hand can help save a life. Having a kit nearby could help a friend, family member, or someone in the community in the event of an emergency. This Narcan administration training will guide you through how to use Narcan as well as helpful information on opioids and how Narcan interacts with these substances.

This training is free, on behalf of Healthy Lincoln County–a tier two distributor of Narcan in the State of Maine. Upon completion of this training you will receive one kit, with two doses of Narcan, to add to your first aid kit or AED box. Additionally, you will receive supplemental resources to have on hand should you want to review what was discussed in the live training event.

Will Matteson is the Substance Use Prevention Coordinator at Healthy Lincoln County. He is passionate about advocating for Community Saturation of Narcan and spreading the word about this important first aid tool.

Will run

Behavioral Health Professional Certification

Free

with Boothbay Region Adult & Community Education

Calendar Jan 1, 2024

Children’s behavioral health services are vital to Maine’s children with intellectual disabilities, autism, and mental health disorders and their families. 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. This online training will equip you to successfully help children who are currently on a waitlist for 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 two 4-hour live sessions. Once the modules are completed, you will receive free online bloodborne 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. Assistance with job placement is provided to anyone who completes the program. Assistance with technology may be available. Prerequisites: A high school diploma or equivalency. Proof of high school completion required, along with CPR/first aid certification. Funds available to reimburse for the cost of CPR/first aid training.

 

*Once registered you will be contacted by Woodfords Family Services

Must be 18 years or older upon completion of the course.

Instructor: Woodfords Family Services

Self-paced and asynchronous Online Free

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Program - CCMA Interest List

Free

with Gray-New Gloucester Adult Education

Calendar Jan 2, 2024

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.

Earn while you learn options available.

Certificate in End of Life Care
Online Registration Unavailable

Certificate in End of Life Care

Price not
available

with Ed2Go Instructor, MSAD#1 Adult & Community Education

Calendar Sep 8, 2023

End-of-life care presents health care professionals as well as patients and family members with many challenges and dilemmas. Education in the holistic and integrative care of individuals at the end of life builds on and expands professional competencies and brings healing and transformation.

The Certificate in End-of-Life Issues represents a specialization in the field of caring for those who are experiencing a terminal illness. It is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of individuals who work with dying patients by providing a multidisciplinary educational experience.Topics include ethical issues, hospice and palliative care, pain assessment and management, physiologic changes, death, dying, and grief, cultural considerations, pediatric care, and caregiving at the end of life.

The outcome of this certificate is for the learner to explain key elements of end-of-life management for family members, caregivers, and those who are experiencing a terminal illness.

For more information or to register please click the link.

Spanish for Medical Professionals II
Online Registration Unavailable

Spanish for Medical Professionals II

Price not
available

with Ed2Go Instructor, MSAD#1 Adult & Community Education

Calendar Oct 13, 2023

Do you feel like you have a pretty good sense of intro Spanish, but are ready to take it to the next level? This course picks up where the first course, Spanish for Medical Professionals, left off. If you didn't take the first course, no problem! This course is also for healthcare providers who already have a pretty good sense of Spanish, but just need more medical vocabulary to sharpen their skills.

You'll review the basic body parts and organs and also explore vocabulary and phrases related to insurance and expressions for patient assessments, exams, and communicating pain. You'll learn terminology found in tons of specialties, including pediatrics, geriatrics, mental health, OB/GYN, radiology, orthopedics, cardiovascular, oncology, physical and occupational therapies, dermatology, dentistry, and ophthalmology. The course will even talk about terms related to diet and discharge. It's a great Spanish foundation for healthcare workers!

For more information or to register please click the link.

Career Exploration with VR 1on1
Registration Unavailable

Career Exploration with VR 1on1

Free

with Lynn Sheehan, York Adult Education

Looking for a fun way to explorer a career? Planning a career change? We can help! Come play on our VR headset to explore careers from A-Z in bite size activities. By Appointment.

#1on1





Forgot password?
Staff Log In