*Please Note: The class price is located in the description, but you can register on the interest list at no charge*

CRMA’s are in high demand! This is highly recommended for a current PSS.

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 of final exam with 40 hours of attendance, no exceptions. Re-certification is required every 2 years. 

Requirements Include: An intake appointment and satisfactory score on the CASAS math and reading assessments are required prior to the start of this course, as well as a post training CASAS for either reading or math as determined by administration.  Please call our office for more information.

Dates: September 17, 2024 – October 17, 2024

Time: Tuesday’s 2:30 - 8:30 & Thursday’s 2pm - 4pm

Instructor: Ron Welch

Fee: $275.00 plus a Non Refundable $50.00 background check fee

*Please Note: Registration for the interest list is not official registration for the class and does not guarantee you a seat, but will indicate that you would like to take this class.*

Prerequisites (listed below) need to be completed by August 15th. Please feel free to reach out for more details. 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course will provide you with the skills and experiences to be Maine State Certified as a Nursing Assistant. The course includes at minimum, 90 instruction and lab hours as required by the State of Maine, plus an additional 40 hours of clinical experience. Students who successfully complete the course as outlined in the admission, retention, and dismissal guidelines, will be eligible to sit for the Maine CNA competency exam.

Requirements Include:

State background check, orientation and satisfactory score on the CASAS math and reading assessment. An instructor interview session may be scheduled. Participant will need to provide proof of a physical within the last year and immunization records as per state requirements and clinical agreement with our clinical partner(s). A CASAS post-test will be required prior to sitting for the state CNA competency exam.

Dates: Begins September 10, 2024

Time: Tuesday & Wednesday 2:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Instructor: Grace Stover

Fee: $1,780 (includes background check fee)

Financial assistance available for eligible participants, apply early to ensure time for determination.

Class size is limited to 6 so applying early is advised! 

$50.00 Background check fee is non-refundable.