Maine Veterans' Home, in collaboration with Augusta Adult and Community Education and the Maine Community College System, is offering a FREE, state-approved CNA training program.

CNAs are caregivers who work directly with patients and residents to assist them with their activities of daily living, including their safety and comfort.

This course will be hosted by Maine Veterans’ Homes in Augusta at their new state-of-the-art facility located 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:

• FREE Tuition through the Maine Community College System

• 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 applicantsTraining Components:

• Includes the state-required curriculum of 70 hours in the classroom

• 20 hours of essential skill labs

• 40 hours of clinical training prerequisites:

• Adult Education Intake Paperwork

• CASAS Reading & Comprehension Assessment*

• Application and Interview

• Updated Immunization Records

All CASAS assessments must be completed by September 1, 2024, to be eligible for the September 16, 2024 training.

Please call our office at 207-626-2470 or email us at adulted@augustaschools.org for information.