State Approved Certified Medical Technician Program. Includes: 60 hours classroom, 20 hours classoom/lab, and 40 hours clinical training. This is a 120 hour course preparing CNA’s working in nursing homes to administer medications under the supercision of an RN (is 40 hours piece should be scheduled at the facility, by the facility, and a schedule provided to the instructor.) PREREQUISITE:CNA license +2080 hours as a CNA. Call the Adult Ed Office at 778-3460 for an application and detailed registration requirements.

The 180 hour Certified Nursing Assistant Course is designed to prepare the student to be a Nursing Assistant. Call the Adult Ed Office at 778-3460 for application, registration requirements and plaement on a waiting list. Details regarding dates, location and fees will be provided to participants as the class list.

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Program provides students with necessary skills to respond to emergency calls, to provide efficient and immediate care to critically injured persons, and to transport patients to a medical facility. Students receive instruction in anatomy and physiology and patient assessment. Students who successfully complete the program will be eligible to take the National Registry Exam for Emergency Medical Technicians. The course incoludes a 12-hour clinical rotation in an emergency department and a 12-hour ride-along with an ambulance service. An interview is required as part of the admission to the program.

Class will be offered in the Spring 2019

In 2015, Maine replaced the GED with new HiSET® which covers the same content areas as GED and allows test takers to demonstrate proficiency in the academic skills expected by employers and post-secondary institutions. All of the local adult education programs formerly administering the GED are administering the computer based version of the HiSET®. All at no cost to Maine residents. Accommodateions are available for individuals with a documented disability. Evening as well as day classes are available. Call our office at 207-778-3460.

You will learn the tools needed to operate your business effectively with Quickooks. during this class you will learn how to: Setup your company file, create an effective chart of accounts, process invoices and payments, reconcile your accounts, create critical reports like a pro as well as a Loss and Balance Sheet, how to utilize item and sales reporting for data and gauging, create ustomer and vendor databases, perform short cuts and create reports that apply to your individual business need, and how to best structure your company based upon the individual’s  operations. Time will be allotted during each class to answer individual questions and to address solutions to problems possibly encountered. You can buy the book or use it in the class.

This course offers all drivers the opportunity to improve their defensive driving abilities. This five-hour course will include discussion of collision avoidance techniques, safety issues, driver habits and attitudes, and the basic elements that constantly challenge drivers on Maine’s highways. A certified Maine Driving Dynamics instructor teaches the course. The course format engages students with lectures, videos, and class discussion participation. Those completing the course will receive a three point credit on their driving record.**Please include your driver’s license number and date of birth when registering**

Fee: $40, age 65 & older $25

This course will completely prepare you for becoming a registered Maine Guide in Hunting and Fishing or Recreation.

Over the course of 2 sessions, we will transform common kitchen ingredients into beautiful handcrafted soap.  On the first night, we will briefly discuss the science of soap making, safety tips, tools and ingredients.  Then using a basic recipe we will combine vegetable oils and goat milk into a simple but luxurious soap the likes of which you will not find on the grocery store shelp.  On the second night we will expand our repertoire by adding the color, scent and/or exfoliant of your choice.  Each participant will go home with several bars of soap.