16-week certification course: This course provides practical real-world skills essential for success in the healthcare field and meets entirely online. This all-inclusive course consists of Medical Terminology, Medical Front Office Skills, Electronic Medical Records Boot Camp, and Medical Billing. In addition, upon completion of all courses, you will sit for your CMAA (Certified Medical Administrative Assistant) Certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). $3200 includes national certification, all books, fees, and resume and job assistance. Payment plans available. Click here to register

Live Classes meet Wednesdays 5:30-7:30 PM 

Live class start dates: 10/16/24, 2/26/25 

OR Online Anytime, Self-Paced 

The Maine College and Career Access (MCCA) Program, formerly known as College Transitions, is designed to help adults transition into education or training programs. We provide tutoring in English, Math, and Computer Skills, as well as individualized advising to help you with the admission and financial aid processes.

Take #YOURNEXTSTEP here at MSAD 52 Adult Education in Turner and earn college credit!

We will work on success strategies, time management, and academics to prepare you for college success.

We will visit local colleges and have guests from the Maine Education Opportunity Center and FAME Maine to help with financial aid and scholarships. 

Take #YOURNEXTSTEP in your career by joining our next Maine College Transitions Program.   

Call 225-1010 for more information OPTION 3.

Discover the keys to successful writing for the workplace. Whether you are writing a report, memo, letter or publicity notice, business writing has some defined characteristics for success. Successful communicators in the workplace move forward, others move back. Enhance your career by improving this critical communication skill.

Begin with understanding the format, construction, and successful techniques of writing good business reports and proposals. Then improve your skills with editing and proofreading. Finally, discover what good journalists know. Learn how to write a news story, press release or other publicity notice that zings.

Help your organization stand out with your new skills in business writing. This certificate will take you to the next level where business writing is a skill for personal and organizational success.

Click here for more information about the course specifics, dates, cost and registration.

Academy of Medical Professions (AMP) is in partnership with Houlton/Hodgdon Adult Ed, Houlton Regional Hospital, and Katahdin Valley Health Center.

AMP HRH ACE Flyer 2025 5 Healthcare Training Programs

Students may choose to attend our new Live Via Zoom class that meets weekly to supplement the web-based program.

Pharmacy Technician.

Option 1:    Live Online Instruction

•     Starts December 16, 2024
•     Thursdays 7pm to 9pm  14wks

Option 2:    Online - Anytime. Self-Paced

• FREE if eligible for sponsorship, scholarship, agency assistance, or workforce training funds. 
• And if you don't qualify, payment plans are available!

For More Information and to Apply:  

Call Adult Ed at 538-3191 ext. 0362 or email patricia.sloat@rsu29.org or visit www.rsu29-70.maineadulted.org

WHO IS A PHARMACY TECHNICIAN?

As a Pharmacy Technician, you will be helping the Licensed Pharmacist with all the necessary day-to-day services that the Pharmacy provides. Everything from preparing medications to answering phones, receiving and verifying prescriptions, counting tablets, taking requests for refilling of medications, and much more.  You are an assistant to the pharmacist.

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 is required, along with CPR/first aid certification. Funds are available to reimburse for the cost of CPR/first aid training.

Email betty_cheff@rsu40.org for more information.

*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

Maine Veterans Home, in collaboration with Augusta Adult and Community Education and the Maine Community College System, is offering a ten-week, state-approved CNA training program. This course is hosted by Maine Veterans Homes in Augusta at their state-of-the-art facility at 35 Heroes Way, Augusta, Maine. Join us for this exciting opportunity to learn the art of caregiving in a holistic healthcare model and give back to our Honored Veterans, their spouses, and Gold Star family members.

Program Highlights:

• Taught by a first-rate Registered Nurse with years of experience, successfully delivering an in-depth program with proven results.
• Earn to Learn opportunities for qualifying applicants
• Sponsored by the Maine Apprenticeship Program

Training Components:

Includes the state-required curriculum of 70 hours in the classroom, 20 hours of essential skill labs, and 40 hours of clinical training.

Prerequisites:

• State requirement of a minimum of 1200 hours actively working as a CNA within the past two years
• Adult Education Intake Paperwork
• CASAS Reading & Comprehension Assessment
• Updated Immunization Records

Call Augusta Adult & Community Education at 207-626-2470 for more information.

THESE ONLINE CAREER TRAINING CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS MAY BE AVAILABLE AT NO COST TO QUALIFYING STUDENTS* THROUGH MAINE CAREERCENTER. IF YOU ARE UNEMPLOYED OR UNDER-EMPLOYED, CALL US FOR DETAILS TODAY! 453-4200, EXT. 3114.

 visit:  https://careertraining.ed2go.com/sad49

Certified Medical Administrative Assistant with Medical Billing and Coding (Vouchers Included)  (GES1015)

Upon completing this course, you should be well prepared to find your place in this rewarding healthcare career. You will be prepared for the CertifiedMedical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) national certification exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) and receive avoucher that covers the exam fee. You will also be able to choose a voucher for the professional certification that best aligns with your interests andcareer goals related to medical billing and coding.

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam offered by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)• Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)• Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)530 hours, 12 months

Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) (Voucher Included)  (GES147)

Upon completion of this course you will be prepared for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) national certification exam offered bythe National Healthcareer Association (NHA). This course includes a voucher which covers the fee of the exam. 160 hours, 6 months

CompTIA™ A+ Certification Training (Voucher Included)  (GES328)

This certification is the industry standard for validating the skills of entry-level computer technicians. It opens the door to an exciting career in computertechnology, and ed2go’s online program makes training convenient and interactive. 290 hours, 6 Months (National Certifications: CompTIAA+)

Comp TIA™ Certification Training: A+, Network+, Security+ (Vouchers Included)  (GES327)

This program provides a comprehensive foundation for IT professionals. The specific training prepares you for the corresponding industry examsthat are desirable for IT professionals. 480 hours, 12 Months (National Certifications: Comp TIA A+. CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+)

HVAC/R Certified Technician (Voucher Included)  (GES793)

If you have more than a year of HVAC/R experience, this course will prepare you for the next step—certification. HVAC/R technicians are in demand,but certified technicians can earn more and have better career opportunities. 162 hours, 12 Months (National Certification: HVAC)

Pharmacy Technician (Voucher Included) $2,495 (GES117)

Pharmacy Technicians support licensed pharmacists in providing health care to patients. Train to enter this rapidly growing field with this respectedonline program. 400 hours, 12 Months (National Certifications: PTCB exam)

Chartered Tax Professional, (GES219)

A Chartered Tax Professional (CTP) is someone who has completed a specific series of tax courses in individual and small business income taxpreparation. This nationally recognized innovative online certificate course enables you to start working and earning money while completingcoursework toward the CTP professional credential.After successfully completing this course, you will be qualified to prepare individual tax returns for almost all U.S. taxpayers and will also havethe tax knowledge to successfully pass the Special Enrollment Examination (SEE). The Special Enrollment Examination (SEE) is a test thatindividuals can take to become an Enrolled Agent in the United States. The Enrolled Agent credential is issued andregulated by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). 180 hours, 18 months

Many other programs are available! Visit https://careertraining.ed2go.com/sad49/ to learn more!

Welcome to online learning!

Our instructor-facilitated OR self-paced online courses are informative, fun, convenient, and highly interactive. Our instructors are famous for their ability to create warm and supportive communities of learners.

Most courses run for six weeks (with a ten-day grace period at the end). Courses are project-oriented and include lessons, quizzes, hands-on assignments, discussion areas, supplementary links, and more. You can complete any of these courses entirely from your home or office and at any time of the day or night.

START DATES

New course sessions begin every six weeks. Please visit our Online Instruction Center to see exact start dates for the courses that interest you.

REQUIREMENTS

All courses require Internet access, E-mail, Microsoft Internet Explorer, or Firefox web browsers. Some courses may have additional requirements. Please visit our Online Instruction Center for more information.

HOW TO GET STARTED

Visit our Online Instruction Center: www.ed2go.com/sad49

Click the COURSES link, choose the department and course title you are interested in and select the ENROLL NOW button.

Follow the instructions to enroll and pay for your course. Here you will enter your e-mail and choose a password that will grant you access to the Classroom.

When your course starts, return to our Online Instruction Center and click the CLASSROOM link. To begin your studies, simply log in with your e-mail and password you selected during enrollment.