Prepare for an exciting, challenging and rewarding career as a Clinical Medical Assistant!

Assist physicians by performing functions related to the clinical responsibilities of a medical office. Instruction includes: preparing patients for examination and treatment, routine laboratory procedures, diagnostic testing, technical aspects of phlebotomy and the cardiac life cycle. You’ll review important topics including phlebotomy, pharmacology, the proper use and administration of medications, taking and documenting vital signs, cardiology (including proper lead placements), professional workplace behavior, ethics and the legal aspects of healthcare.

This classroom program consists of 140 hours of classroom lecture and an optional hands-on labs and an optional clinical externship opportunity of 160 hours with a local healthcare provider. Once you successfully complete this test prep program, you will be eligible to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) national examination and the National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Clinical Medical Assistant (CMAE) Exam.

Classes will be held at the Learning Center @ Jack Memorial in Buxton on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Dates: 11/4/23 to 4/27/24. Course also includes a soft skills component.

Tuition: $2,799 (Textbooks included) Funding available for those who qualify. Call us today at 929-9185 to sign up! 

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. 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 with Woodfords Family Services for this wonderful online training program. This training will equip you to successfully help children who are currently on a wait list for services and will prepare you for employment through local social services agencies. The program can be started at any time and finished at your own pace before June 30, 2024.

You will complete 12 online modules then three 4-hour live (in-person or virtual) sessions. Once the modules are completed, you will receive free online bloodborne pathogen training and child and adult First Aid & CPR certification. In just 40 hours, our free remote training program can get you certified and on your way to a life-changing profession. Must be a Maine resident, and at least 18 years old with a high school diploma (or equivalency) to become certified.

About Woodfords Family Services: The agency provides an array of clinical, behavioral health and educational programs to more than 1,500 children, youth and adults living with autism, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities and/or mental health diagnoses across the state. Additionally, the agency has a statewide Training & Resource Center that offers a variety of training programs to parents, professionals and interested community members.

This program prepares students to understand and use electronic records in a medical practice. The course reviews the implementation and management of electronic health information using common electronic data interchange systems and maintaining the medical, legal, accreditation and regulatory requirements of the electronic health record. This test prep program meets the necessary requirements to take the National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Electronic Health Record Management exam and prepares you to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist exam.

The cost of this program is $1,299. Please call our office at 929-9185 to talk with our advisor and sign up for this program!

This comprehensive course will prepare students to enter the pharmacy field and take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board’s PTCB exam. Course content includes pharmacy medical terminology, reading and interpreting prescriptions, defining generic and brand names drugs and much, much more! The program also includes an optional clinical externship at a local healthcare provider!

The cost for this program is $1,299. Please call our office at 929-9185 for more details on how to register. Payment plan is available for online courses.

Get your name on our interest list for our 2024 class!

The Pharmacy Technician course prepares students to enter the pharmacy field and to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board’s PTCB exam.

Course content includes:

1.  Pharmacy medical terminology

2.  Reading and interpreting prescriptions

3.  Defining generic and brand name drugs

*You must show proof of having a high school diploma or equivalency to get into this program. You will take a short reading test prior to the start date of the class.

Register here to be put on the interest list for the fall 2024 class! We will contact you late spring with information.

Can't make it to our evening classes and need to work on your English or math skills? Sign up for our day lab. By appointment only. Call 929-9185.

You can take the test with us for free! Call us at 929-9185 to schedule an appointment.

If you are ready to get your diploma or head on to college or a training program, we have a variety of ways to help you set goals, learn more about yourself, even explore a career. Call our office to set up a meeting with our advisor. The number is 929-9185.