Certificate Programs

**Our next class will start January 2020**

**Orientation January 11, 2020**

The Phlebotomist is a vital member of the clinical laboratory team who obtains a patient’s blood specimens by venipuncture and micro collection for testing purposes. Phlebotomists are employed across the healthcare system. Classroom and clinical experience at Bridgton Hospital includes medical terminology, blood collection, procedures, specimen hands-on practice, and training in skills and techniques to perform puncture methods. Learners must produce documentation of a recent medical physical examination conducted and signed by a physician, and the following vaccinations: Hepatitis B, MMR, Tetanus, Varicella, and TB.

Class includes the National Healthcareer Association’s Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) exam.

Class size is limited.

To enroll, email tricia.lafontaine@lakeregionschools. org

or call our office.

An orientation session will be scheduled prior to class start date.

Instructor: Christopher Connor

12-week session Location:

Lake Region Adult Ed., Naples

Fee: $700 Students are responsible for purchasing books for this course.                

If you have any questions, please call 627-4291 for more information. 

Orientation Dec 7, 2019

CNAs are caregivers who provide patients assistance with activities of daily living and basic needs. They also help patients feel safe and comfortable throughout their hospital stay. These direct caregivers spend most of their time assisting patients and listening to their concerns.

The State of Maine approved CNA course includes classroom work, skills labs, and clinical experience. This is a 20-week, 180 hour course: 110 classroom hours (Saturdays) and 70 clinical hours (Saturdays and evenings). Our course includes additional academic support for those who need or want it. At the successful completion of the course, students take the State Certification Examination. Course cost includes the State Certification Examination and cost of the background check.

Admission process includes scheduling an orientation appointment to complete application materials and required reading assessment. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalency (or be working towards their diploma). Immunizations and background checks are required.

Please call for an orientation appointment, which must be scheduled on or before 12/15/19 to secure your registration.

Instructor: Susan Robbins, R.N., M.S.N.

Begins: Saturday,  January 4, 2020

20-week session

Classroom sessions are from 8 a.m.–4 p.m. on Saturdays and some Tuesdays from 4-8 PM.

Clinical schedule (Saturdays and some evenings) will be determined by instructor.

Location: Lake Region & Fryeburg Area Adult Ed.