The PVAEC State of Maine approved CNA course includes classroom work, skills labs, and clinical experience. Candidates must present either a high school diploma or HiSET/GED. Enrollment is limited to 10. The admission process includes enrollment into our Career Readiness Program, a criminal background check, placement testing, and a series of meetings with PVAEC staff. The cost of the class is $1,300, which includes tuition, textbook, background check, and state exam. Payment plans and financial assistance may be available to those who qualify.

Admittance to this course includes proof of all required vaccinations for healthcare workers, including the COVID-19 Vaccine series.

To apply, please email PVAEC Assistant Director at esalley@pvaec.org or go to www.pvaec.maineadulted.org/new-students and fill out our online enrollment form.

Class will be held at our Dexter Learning Center and will run on Monday and Wednesday evenings with some weekends required.

This Wilderness First Aid CPR Instruction 16-hour class is ideal for anyone in a recreational or occupational environment an hour or more from EMS response. Based on the Boy Scouts of America Wilderness First Aid Curriculum and Doctrine Guidelines with enhanced content to meet OSHA’s Best Practices for Workplace First Aid Programs. Offers flexibility for organizations and their instructors to adapt the training to varying environments, from camps and parks to remote occupational settings. Reviewed and/or supported by the American Camp Association, American Canoe Association, National Recreation and Park Association and JCC Association. To enhance the “real-life” experience of class takers, major portions of the training are designed to be taught in an outdoor setting. Experience matters and Northeast Whitewater has over 25 years of experience training Maine’s river guides in our whitewater raft guide training, swiftwater rescue programs and wilderness first aid/CPR. Our outdoor training programs are designed to help participants gain skills that they can carry with them their entire lives. Northeast focuses on providing a learning environment where one can grow professionally and achieve their own personal goals and outdoor pursuits. For information and enrollment, go to www.northeastwhitewater.com or call 207-695-0151.

Dreaming of becoming a Maine Guide? Northeast Whitewater Lodge & Guide Service is holding two 3-day courses in 2022 at Northeast Whitewater for students to learn and perfect what you need to know to successfully pass the State administered Registered Maine Recreation Guide exam; including map & compass, lost person/catastrophic event portion, watercraft laws, trip planning, safety, risk management, camping, outdoor cooking, rules and regulations, ATV, snowmobile, canoeing skills, the business side of guiding and more! You will receive hands-on learning with classroom time spent both in and outdoor for scenarios and learning practices. Non-refundable payment of $350 plus a $40 supplies and materials fee (includes handbook, powerpoint, maps & compass). Employment opportunities may be available at Northeast Whitewater Lodge & Guide Service after successful completion; lead canoe trips, overnight camping trips, wildlife and moose tours, hikes and more! Experience matters and Northeast Whitewater has over 25 years of experience training Maine’s river guides in our whitewater raft guide training, swiftwater rescue programs and wilderness first aid/CPR. Our outdoor training programs are designed to help participants gain skills that they can carry with them their entire lives. Northeast focuses on providing a learning environment where one can grow professionally and achieve their own personal goals and outdoor pursuits. For information and enrollment, go to www.northeastwhitewater.com or call 207-695-0151.

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, and tricks of the trade, all equipment, reference books, and course books areprovided 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 upongraduation, resumes and how to obtain a job are covered in this program. Course includes medical terminology,Anatomy & physiology and transcription. $2650, includes everything for the course and the field.

Online, Open Enrollment! For more information, or to enroll, please visit www.academyofmedicalprofessions.com