Maine Adult Education

CRMAs are in high demand!

Receive standardized training for professionals working in state-certified residential care homes. State of Maine regulations, standard residential facility policies, and basic anatomy and physiology are covered. Discuss medications, safe administration procedures, practice taking vital signs, transcribing physician orders, and documenting procedures on the Medication Administration Record per Maine's regulations governing residential facilities. In addition, students must complete a Clinical Medication Administration of three medication passes for three different residents with 100% accuracy. Full certification and medication pass awarded on successful completion with 40 hours of attendance, no exceptions. Participants must be 18 or older. High school credentials and background checks are not required. However, a reading/comprehension level of English at a 10th grade or better level is required. Handbook included. Course fee is nonrefundable. Payment plans available for qualified applicants. Bring a 1.5-inch 3-ring binder. $125-$150 fee for medication pass payable to the instructor at your scheduled test.

Prerequisite: CASAS testing, with a score of 240 or better, is required to complete enrollment. No exceptions. Appointments available at our Saco Learning Center on Tuesday, 10/2, 11 AM or Thursday, 10/10, 2 PM. Please let us know at registration which date/time will work best for you.

To register, call 934-7922.

For questions about the program, please email the instructor at jennifercourtois@myfairpoint.net

Jennifer Courtois, RN, has 40 years of nursing experience in hospital, home health, diabetes & community education, and 10+ years teaching CNA, PSS & CRMA in both the classroom & clinical areas. In addition, she works as a consultant for an assisted living facility and as a full-time nurse educator.