Workforce Training

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. Candidates must present either a high school diploma or HiSET/GED. Enrollment is limited to 10. The admission process includes enrollment into our Career Readiness Program, a criminal background check, placement testing, and a series of meetings with PVAEC staff. A non-refundable application fee of $50 is required. The cost of the class is $1,300, which includes tuition, textbook, background check, and state exam. Students are responsible for obtaining their own scrub uniforms, which are required dresscode for the class. Start Date May 3, 2021.

Payment plans and financial assistance may be available to those who qualify. For more information or to enroll, please contact PVAEC Academic Advisor, Eve Salley at 207-564-5884 or email esalley@pvaec.org.The application process is extremely time sensitive. Space is limited!

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A standardized, 120-hour medication course approved by the Maine State Board of Nursing, which provides the basis of understanding needed for CNAs to administer medications accurately and safely. The course is designed to teach experienced CNAs how to administer non-injectable medications to patients who are 14 years of ago and older under the direct supervision of a licensed registered nurse in long term care facilities and state mental health facilities.

Potential students must be currently licensed CNA’s, provide two letters of recommendation from Registered Nurses, and acheive a qualifying reading score on our placement testing. Start Date July 5, 2021. $1,000

Payment plans and financial assistance may be available to those who qualify. For more information or to enroll, please contact PVAEC Academic Advisor, Eve Salley at 207-564-5884 or email esalley@pvaec.org.The application process is extremely time sensitive. Space is limited!

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Become Nationally Certified in 10 weeks as a Phlebotomy Technician by professionals in the industry. Phlebotomy technicians, also referred to as phlebotomists, have an essential role in the clinical laboratory process, as their main job duty is drawing patient’s (or animal) blood for testing to help in the detection and diagnosis of disease, transfusions, donations and research. They are employed in hospitals, clinics, private practices, diagnostic laboratories and blood banks. The class lectures will be held online via Zoom on Thursday evenings, and the clinical classes will be live/in-person (schedule TBD). Payment plans are available! Academy of Medical Professions is an approved training provider for V.A., Maine Department of Labor, and Maine Career Center. FMI or to register, call Academy of Medical Professions today at 1-866-516-8274 or go to www.academyofmedicalprofessions.com Be sure to mention that you heard about these classes through PVAEC!