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Behavioral Health Professional  Certification Training
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Behavioral Health Professional Certification Training

Free

with Staff

Calendar Jan 1, 2025

Our community is looking for individuals who want to make a difference in a child’s life. Children’s Behavioral Health Services are vital to Maine’s children with Intellectual Disabilities, Autism and Mental Health Disorders and their families. And the need in our area is great! As an integral part of the child’s treatment team, a Certified Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) has the opportunity to make an immediate impact while helping a child grow and develop to their full potential. We are excited to connect our community with Woodfords Family Service for this wonderful ONLINE training program. The online training will equip you to successfully help children who are currently on a wait list for services. The training will prepare you for employment through local social services agencies. The program can be started at any time and finished at your own pace.You will complete 12 online modules then two 4-hour live sessions. Once the modules are completed, you will receive free online blood borne pathogen training and virtual First Aid & CPR training if you do not already possess those certifications. The entire training requirements will take about 45 hours.

Any individual who has a high school diploma or equivalent and will be 18 years of age or older upon completion of the course may register.

Open enrollment until June 30, 2025. Call today for a registration appointment at 453-4200 ext. 3114.

No Cost

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ed2go: Career Training Programs

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Calendar Jan 1, 2025

THESE ONLINE CAREER TRAINING CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS MAY BE AVAILABLE AT NO COST TO QUALIFYING STUDENTS* THROUGH MAINE CAREERCENTER. IF YOU ARE UNEMPLOYED OR UNDER-EMPLOYED, CALL US FOR DETAILS TODAY! 453-4200, EXT. 3114.

 visit:  https://careertraining.ed2go.com/sad49

Certified Medical Administrative Assistant with Medical Billing and Coding (Vouchers Included)  (GES1015)

Upon completing this course, you should be well prepared to find your place in this rewarding healthcare career. You will be prepared for the CertifiedMedical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) national certification exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) and receive avoucher that covers the exam fee. You will also be able to choose a voucher for the professional certification that best aligns with your interests andcareer goals related to medical billing and coding.

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam offered by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)• Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)• Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)530 hours, 12 months

Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) (Voucher Included)  (GES147)

Upon completion of this course you will be prepared for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) national certification exam offered bythe National Healthcareer Association (NHA). This course includes a voucher which covers the fee of the exam. 160 hours, 6 months

CompTIA™ A+ Certification Training (Voucher Included)  (GES328)

This certification is the industry standard for validating the skills of entry-level computer technicians. It opens the door to an exciting career in computertechnology, and ed2go’s online program makes training convenient and interactive. 290 hours, 6 Months (National Certifications: CompTIAA+)

Comp TIA™ Certification Training: A+, Network+, Security+ (Vouchers Included)  (GES327)

This program provides a comprehensive foundation for IT professionals. The specific training prepares you for the corresponding industry examsthat are desirable for IT professionals. 480 hours, 12 Months (National Certifications: Comp TIA A+. CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+)

HVAC/R Certified Technician (Voucher Included)  (GES793)

If you have more than a year of HVAC/R experience, this course will prepare you for the next step—certification. HVAC/R technicians are in demand,but certified technicians can earn more and have better career opportunities. 162 hours, 12 Months (National Certification: HVAC)

Pharmacy Technician (Voucher Included) $2,495 (GES117)

Pharmacy Technicians support licensed pharmacists in providing health care to patients. Train to enter this rapidly growing field with this respectedonline program. 400 hours, 12 Months (National Certifications: PTCB exam)

 

Chartered Tax Professional, (GES219)

A Chartered Tax Professional (CTP) is someone who has completed a specific series of tax courses in individual and small business income taxpreparation. This nationally recognized innovative online certificate course enables you to start working and earning money while completingcoursework toward the CTP professional credential.After successfully completing this course, you will be qualified to prepare individual tax returns for almost all U.S. taxpayers and will also havethe tax knowledge to successfully pass the Special Enrollment Examination (SEE). The Special Enrollment Examination (SEE) is a test thatindividuals can take to become an Enrolled Agent in the United States. The Enrolled Agent credential is issued andregulated by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). 180 hours, 18 months

Many other programs are available! Visit https://careertraining.ed2go.com/sad49/ to learn more!

ed2go: Online Courses
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ed2go: Online Courses

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Calendar Jan 1, 2025 , runs for 6 weeks

Welcome to online learning!

Our instructor-facilitated OR self-paced online courses are informative, fun, convenient, and highly interactive. Our instructors are famous for their ability to create warm and supportive communities of learners.

Most courses run for six weeks (with a ten-day grace period at the end). Courses are project-oriented and include lessons, quizzes, hands-on assignments, discussion areas, supplementary links, and more. You can complete any of these courses entirely from your home or office and at any time of the day or night.

START DATES

New course sessions begin every six weeks. Please visit our Online Instruction Center to see exact start dates for the courses that interest you.

REQUIREMENTS

All courses require Internet access, E-mail, Microsoft Internet Explorer, or Firefox web browsers. Some courses may have additional requirements. Please visit our Online Instruction Center for more information.

HOW TO GET STARTED

Visit our Online Instruction Center: www.ed2go.com/sad49

Click the COURSES link, choose the department and course title you are interested in and select the ENROLL NOW button.

Follow the instructions to enroll and pay for your course. Here you will enter your e-mail and choose a password that will grant you access to the Classroom.

When your course starts, return to our Online Instruction Center and click the CLASSROOM link. To begin your studies, simply log in with your e-mail and password you selected during enrollment.

 

What is a Behavioral Health Professional

Free

with Jeffrey Carpenter

Calendar Jan 29, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Our community needs individuals who want to make a difference in a child's life. Maine children with intellectual challenges, autism, and mental health disorders, as well as their families, depend on Children's Behavioral Health Services, and there is a huge need in our area! A Certified Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) is an essential member of a child's treatment team and has the chance to have an instant influence while assisting children in reaching their full potential.Jeffrey Carpenter will give a presentation regarding the training and the value that the BHP has in our communities. If you are pursuing a career helping children succeed, this is a great way to get your foot in the door for this type of career.

Jeffery Carpenter is a former middle school teacher, behavior and mental health professional and is currently the workforce recruitment specialist for the Office of Child and Family Services in partnership with Woodfords Family Services. He is also a successful artist and designer.

Dental Assisting Program
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Dental Assisting Program

$3,200

with Academy of Medical Professions

Calendar Feb 3, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 12 weeks

12-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 with the skills you need to work in this field and pass a national certificate exam.

This program is taught by a Dentist and includes an opportunity for internships. We now offer an option for Lab days, please ask for more details!

The price of the course includes all books, exam preparation materials and fees for the DANB RHS® certificate program.

Upon passing the DANB RHS®, you will receive a certificate of knowledge based on competency for that component from DANB. Payment plans available.

$3200. Live Classes Monday 6-8 PM OR Online Anytime, Self-Paced 

For more information or to register:

Call 1-866-516-8274

Visit www.academyofmedicalprofessions.com

Email info@academyofmedicalprofessions.com

 

Basic Accounting Principles and QuickBooks Online (Feb.)

$89

with Val Landry

Calendar Feb 4, 2025 at 8:30 am, runs for 3 weeks

During these three sessions you will learn basic accounting principles and how to apply them to setting up QuickBooks online for a small business or organization.  The design of the course is that you'll attend the class and also do 2-3 hours of work between sessions which greatly enhances your learning. For this workshop, you have the option to receive a yearlong subscription to QB online. Upon registration, the survey provided will provide information about this opportunity. This is a live online class using ZOOM.

Microsoft Excel Basics

$89

with Val Landry

Calendar Feb 6, 2025 at 8:30 am, runs for 3 weeks

Learn how to navigate a simple Excel worksheet, enter data in a worksheet, use basic math functions, do basic formatting, replicate data, use built-in functions and work with columns and rows. Attend the online class and also do 2-3 hours of work between sessions which greatly enhances your learning. This is a live online class using ZOOM. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey included in your automated receipt so the instructor can tailor the course to meet your needs. You will want to have Microsoft Excel on your computer for this workshop. Many find it helpful to have two monitors though it is certainly not necessary.

Medical Office Specialist - Administrative Medical Assistant
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Medical Office Specialist - Administrative Medical Assistant

$3,200

with Academy of Medical Professions

Calendar Feb 26, 2025 at 5:30 pm, runs for 16 weeks

16-week certification course: This course provides practical real-worldskills essential for success in the healthcare field and meets entirelyonline. This all-inclusive course consists of Medical Terminology,Medical Front Office Skills, Electronic Medical Records Boot Camp, andMedical Billing.

In addition, upon completion of all courses, you will sitfor your CMAA (Certified Medical Administrative Assistant) Certificationexam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).

$3200 includes national certification, all books, fees, and resume and job assistance.

Payment plans available.

Live Classes meet Wednesdays 5:30-7:30 PM OR Online Anytime, Self-Paced.

For more information or to register:

Call 1-866-516-8274

Visit www.academyofmedicalprofessions.com

Email info@academyofmedicalprofessions.com

 





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