Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours, Weekends
Instructional Program (CIP)
Medication Aide.
512603
Description
This is a state approved course that teaches Personal Support Specialist which allows the person to work in Assisted Living Facilities, Group homes or with in home care agencies.
There is a state provided curriculum and a clinical portion.
The classroom is 42 hours and the clinical is 8 hours for a total of 50 hours.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
4
Hours
50
Entrance Requirements
None
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
Milbridge
Local WIB
1 - Northeastern Workforce Board
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
N/A
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - Maine State Board of Nursing
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)
$40.00 Textbook
Other Fees
$200.00 course fee
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$100.00 scrub uniforms
Total In-State Program Cost
$340.00
Demand Occupation(s)
31-1122.00Personal Care Aides
$13.50 per hour
Required Certification: PSS
