On behalf of Maine's children with special needs and their families, we'd like to thank you for your interest in becoming a Certified Behavioral Health Professional (BHP)! Children's Behavioral Health Services are vital to these children and their families and the need is great. As an integral part of the child's treatment team, a BHP has the opportunity to make an immediate impact while helping a child grow and develop to their full potential.

Training Components will be for Home and Community Based, section 65. If you are looking to be in a school setting, an Ed Tech Certification 3 is required.

12 Self-Paced Online Modules, to be completed by June 30, 2025. Eight-hour, live session (offered in person and virtually) OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Training CPR & First Aid

Live and Online classes! Become Nationally Certified with a new career in as little as 16-20 weeks. Our online programs feature streaming audio lectures or recorded live classes, with dedicated instructors providing guidance, grading, and support.

Courses available: Coding Clinical Medical Assistant (with CCMA National Certification), Phlebotomy Technician (CPT), Medical Transcription Certificate Program, Certified Nursing Assistant CNA, Plus Hybrid offering Medical Office Specialist (CmAA, Medical Billing Certificate), and Dental Assisting (RHS) Pharmacy Technician (PTCB)

For more information contact 207-721-0714 or info@academyofmedicalprofessions.com

Maine Veterans Home, in collaboration with Augusta Adult and Community Education and the Maine Community College System, is offering a ten-week, state-approved CNA training program. This course is hosted by Maine Veterans Homes in Augusta at their state-of-the-art facility at 35 Heroes Way, Augusta, Maine. Join us for this exciting opportunity to learn the art of caregiving in a holistic healthcare model and give back to our Honored Veterans, their spouses, and Gold Star family members.

Program Highlights:

• Taught by a first-rate Registered Nurse with years of experience, successfully delivering an in-depth program with proven results.
• Earn to Learn opportunities for qualifying applicants
• Sponsored by the Maine Apprenticeship Program

Training Components:

Includes the state-required curriculum of 70 hours in the classroom, 20 hours of essential skill labs, and 40 hours of clinical training.

Prerequisites:

• State requirement of a minimum of 1200 hours actively working as a CNA within the past two years
• Adult Education Intake Paperwork
• CASAS Reading & Comprehension Assessment
• Updated Immunization Records

Call Augusta Adult & Community Education at 207-626-2470 for more information.

Maine Veterans Home, in collaboration with Augusta Adult and Community Education and the Maine Community College System, is offering a FREE ten-week, state-approved CNA training program. This course is hosted by Maine Veterans Homes in Augusta at their state-of-the-art facility at 35 Heroes Way, Augusta, Maine. Join us for this exciting opportunity to learn the art of caregiving in a holistic healthcare model and give back to our Honored Veterans, their spouses, and Gold Star family members.

Program Highlights:

• Taught by a first-rate Registered Nurse with years of experience, successfully delivering an in-depth program with proven results.
• Earn to Learn opportunities for qualifying applicants
• Sponsored by the Maine Apprenticeship Program

Training Components:

Includes the state-required curriculum of 70 hours in the classroom, 20 hours of essential skill labs, and 40 hours of clinical training.

Prerequisites:

• Adult Education Intake Paperwork
• CASAS Reading & Comprehension

Please call 207-626-2470 to schedule a CASAS assessment and for more information.