Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours, Weekends
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
This 180-hour course meets all of the requirements set by Federal and Maine State Governments.
Successful completion of both academic and clinical portions of this course prepares an individual for the Maine State Department of Education certification examination.
Students will learn skills necessary to provide health care in a hospital or nursing home setting.
Diploma or GED is preferred for class, but if either of these can not be provided a reading test will be required.
A State Bureau of Identification (SBI) check will be initiated with application and forwarded to State of Maine Registry for Certified Nursing Assistants.
Students will receive forms that require a doctor’s signature to provide documentation of immunizations for Rubella (German Measles), Rubeola (Old Fashioned Measles) – if born after 1956, PPD intradermal tests (TB, Tuberculin test) – within 6 months of clinicals beginning, and Hepatitis B vaccine as well as a Physical Assessment.
Uniform fees are additional; closed toe shoes & a gait belt are required for clinical.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
18
Hours
180
Entrance Requirements
None
School
Waldo County Technical Center Adult Education
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
Waldo County Technical Center
Local WIB
4 - Coastal Counties Local Area 4
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
none
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - state of maine
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$50.00
Testing/Exam Fees
$50.00
In-State Tuition
$1,000.00
Other Fees
$50.00 background check
Total In-State Program Cost
$1,150.00
