Certificate Programs

This one day, eight-hour, class provides the Certified Residential Medication Assistant (CRMA) with the necessary refresher required by the State of Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to successfully pass the required examination to complete their biennial recertification requirement. The student will work in the classroom setting and be required to also administer medications to residents. Proof of current CRMA is required to take this course.

This one day, eight-hour, class provides the Certified Residential Medication Assistant (CRMA) with the necessary refresher required by the State of Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to successfully pass the required examination to complete their biennial recertification requirement. The student will work in the classroom setting and be required to also administer medications to residents. Proof of current CRMA is required to take this course.

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 and interview appointment and 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.

Registration deadline is January 15, 2021. Please call to be placed on our waitlist. Orientation dates will be scheduled individually.

Instructor: Susan Robbins, MSN, RN

Begins: Saturday, February 6, 2021

20-week session

Classroom sessions are from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM on Saturdays and 4-8 PM on Tuesdays

Fee:  $800.00

If you are a Career Center or DHHS client you may be eligible through them for financial assistance.

Both Lake Region Adult and and Gray/New Gloucester Adult Ed will be offering CCMA courses after the first of the year. This program trains students to assist physicians by performing functions related to the clinical responsibilities of a medical office. For students who want to prepare for an exciting, challenging and rewarding career in healthcare, this may be the opportunity you are waiting for. CCMA students will find great employment opportunities in our area.

Upon successful completion of this program, students are eligible to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) national examination.

Please note that class location, clinical sites, and schedules will vary given the unstable situation within the healthcare system.. We are working with local healthcare organizations to determine course tuition and the fees have not yet been set.

Please call either program to put your name on the interest list for this class. Classes will run based on enrollment, so get your name on the interest list soon to receive up-to-date information as it becomes available.

lakeregion-fryeburg.maineadulted.org  

627-4291

gngadulted.org 

657-9612