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Five Town CSD Adult & Community Education

Maine Adult Education Program

Healthcare Training

in Business & Workforce

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Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED

with Andrew Eckman

Apr
8

April 8th to May 13th, 2025

$100 More Info

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS: The Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child and Family Services now requires licensed childcare providers to complete a specialized Pediatric First Aid course. The traditional Standard First Aid course does NOT meet the new requirement. Persons seeking licensure as childcare providers MUST take the Pediatric First Aid module. THIS MODULE MEETS OR EXCEEDS STATE REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILDCARE LICENSURE. Updated content meets or exceeds the scientific recommendations developed by the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) and is consistent with the CPR and ECC Guidelines as established by the American Heart Association and other resuscitation councils around the world. Emphasis on life-threatening conditions and focus on critical life-saving skills Decision tables that provide a concise summary of what signs to look for and what treatment steps to take during an emergency. New and updated content on CPR, AED, epinephrine injectors (Epi-Pen®), hemorrhage control, opioid overdose response (Naloxone/Narcan®), compression-only CPR, and COVID-19. MUST ATTEND ALL CLASS SESSIONS.

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Adult First Aid/CPR/AED

with Andrew Eckman

Apr
8

April 8th to May 27th, 2025

$100 More Info

THIS MODULE DOES NOT MEET STATE REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILDCARE LICENSURE. Updated content meets or exceeds the scientific recommendations developed by the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) and is consistent with the CPR and ECC Guidelines as established by the American Heart Association and other resuscitation councils around the world. Emphasis on life-threatening conditions and focus on critical life-saving skills Decision tables that provide a concise summary of what signs to look for and what treatment steps to take during an emergency. New and updated content on CPR, AED, epinephrine injectors (Epi-Pen®), hemorrhage control, opioid overdose response (Naloxone/Narcan®), compression-only CPR, and COVID-19. MUST ATTEND ALL CLASS SESSIONS.Skips 5/6 and 5/13.

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Spanish for Medical Professionals

with Cristina Sempe

$290 More Info

Are you frustrated by the communication gap that can occur between you and your Spanish-speaking patients? If you answered yes, this Spanish class - designed specifically for healthcare professionals - will help you bridge that gap. You will practice the basic, practical language skills needed to effectively communicate with your Spanish-speaking patients and their families. You will learn the basics of the language, gain an understanding of the culture, and know-how to ask the questions crucial to quality healthcare.   Whether you speak some Spanish and need a refresher, or speak no Spanish, you will complete the course with the skills you will need to effectively communicate with your Spanish-speaking patients.  

Students will purchase (on their own) McGraw-Hill Education Complete Medical Spanish, 3rd Edition: ISBN-13: 978-0071841887. The eBook version is available at Barnesandnoble.com for under $15. You can also purchase the paperback book version if you wish, available from numerous sources including Amazon.

CLICK HERE to view a video about the course.

CEUs/ILUs: 3.2

Length (in hours): 32

Price in USD $290

Offered 4 times/year, call for dates.

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Dental Assisting with RHS Certificate

with Academy of Medical Professions

$2,900 More Info

Join Kelly Rose, DMD for a 10-week certificate program in Dental Assisting for one of the most high-demand careers.  This program is designed to teach all aspects of dental assisting and provide you the skills you need to work in this field and pass the RHS certificate exam needed for employment. This program is taught by a Dentist and includes an opportunity for internships. The price of the course Upon passing the DANB RHS®, you will receive a certificate of knowledge-based competency for that component from DANB. Payment plans are available.  The course includes all books, exam preparation materials, and fees for the DANB RHS® certificate program.

Call our Adult Education office for more information.

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Medical Transcription

with Academy of Medical Professions

$2,650 More Info

Medical transcription is a desired field for most people trying to work at home. Strong typing, computer, and English grammar skills are essential.   Medical terminology, formats, rules and regulations, jobs, calculation of pay, confidentiality, FTP, and tricks of the trade, all equipment, reference books, and course books are provided with the course fee.  Classes are once a week for 16-weeks with a completion of 16 weeks to 6 month options.  This is a State Certified Program and you will receive a Certificate of Completion and Letter of Recommendation upon graduation, resumes and how to obtain a job are covered in this program.  Course includes medical terminology, Anatomy & physiology and transcription.

The course runs either 16 weeks or up to 6 months.

Call our Adult Education office for more information.

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Phlebotomy with CPT Certification

with Academy of Medical Professions

$2,500 More Info

Become Nationally Certified in 10 weeks as a Phlebotomy Technician by professionals in the industry.  Our course is all-inclusive and in-depth. You will be able to: Perform basic phlebotomy procedures; Evaluate patients for the ability to withstand venipuncture procedure; Explain the venipuncture procedure and answer patient questions; Perform basic point of care testing, such as blood glucose levels on patients; Prepare blood, urine, and other body fluid specimens for testing according to established standards.  Clinicals are performed during the class, including 75 sticks, and will require immunization records prior to enrollment. Tuition includes national certification, books, resume and job assistance.  

Payment plans are available. Call our Adult Education office for more information.

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