Courses

Phlebotomy Technician

The Phlebotomist is a vital member of the clinical laboratory team who obtains a patient’s blood specimens by venipuncture and micro collection for testing purposes. Phlebotomists are employed across the healthcare system.Classroom and clinical experience at Bridgton Hospital includes medical terminology, blood collection, procedures, specimen hands-on practice, and training in skills and techniques to perform puncture methods. You must produce documentation of a recent medical physical examination conducted and signed by a physician, and the following vaccinations: Hepatitis B, MMR, Tetanus, Varicella, and TB. Class includes the National Healthcareer Association’s Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) exam.

Class size is limited. To enroll, call 207-627-4291 Ext. 21. An orientation session will be scheduled prior to class start date.

Instructor: Christopher Connor

Begins: January 25, 2020

Saturdays; 9:00 AM -1:30 PM

12-week session

Location: Lake Region Adult Education, Naples

Fee: $700

Students responsible for purchasing books for this course

FMI or to register call Lake Region Adult Education at 207-627-4291

To register for this class contact Westbrook Adult Education at:

207-854-0826

This class is designed to prepare students either for whom English is not their first language and/or need to increase their CASAS reading score in order to be eligible for a CNA class. We will concentrate on learning terminology you will need to be successful in the healthcare field and to understand and follow basic care plans for long-term care residents. If you need English help we will assist with tutoring but our objective is to move through the class  at a slower pace with the goal of preparing the student for the full CNA class and work in healthcare.

Dates:  January 27- March 25

Days: M/W

Time: 5:50-8:30PM

You may be eligible for financial assistance for this class either through the Career Center or your employer.

This class 60-hour certification class will start in January and will be held at The Landings in Cape Elizabeth, ME   PSS certification is required for direct care workers for certain home care programs and residential care facilities. If you are a PCA crossing over to employment in a residential care facility you must complete the PSS Curriculum. In addition, if you are providing  direct service to residents for at least 20 hours a week in a Level IV residential care facility you must complete this training. 

Anticipated Cost:  $400

Location: The Landing at Cape Elizabeth on:

Jan 28 to Feb 26, weekdays 3-7pm and Saturdays 10am-4 pm

Dates: 1/28, 1/29, 2/1, 2/3, 2/4, 2/5, 2/11, 2/12, 2/15, 2/17, 2/18, 2/19, 2/25, 2/26

To learn more about CNA classes being offered this Winter-Spring 2020 through Scarborough Adult Learning Center come join us for a special Information Night:

January 29, 2020, Scarborough High School, at 6 pm.

Our classes will take place Winter and/or Spring 2020 at three locations in Southern Maine.  We are coordinating a Cumberland County HUB schedule for classes and will publish that on the Maine Adult Education Website when available

Please bring your questions and required application and documentation at that time. Scarborough holds classes at:

• The Cedars in Portland

• Piper Shores in Scarborugh

• Maine Veterans Home in Scarborough

Applications available by contacting Joan Tremberth at jtremberth@scarboroughschools.org