Becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is a challenging and worthwhile profession. Basic skills for a CNA include taking patient’s vital signs, assisting with feeding and bathing patients, serving meals, and assisting with medical equipment. A CNA must be hardworking, empathetic, and flexible. If you possess these skills then becoming a CNA might be the right career path for you. In the state of Maine, CNA programs generally take just a few months and you can become certified in well under a year.
Eligibility Requirements to Take CNA Classes in Maine
In order to enroll in CNA classes in Maine you must first meet these requirements:
- Completion of school up through 9th grade. No high school diploma or GED is required but proof of 9th grade completion is necessary.
- Be a minimum of 16 years old.
- Have the ability to read and write English.
CNA Programs in Maine
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Course Title: Certified Nursing Assistant Apprenticeship - Call for details
Type of Learning: In Person
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Course Title: Recovery Coach
Type of Learning: Hybrid
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Course Title: Certified Intentional Peer Supprt
Type of Learning: Hybrid
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Course Title: Recovery Coach
Type of Learning: Online
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Course Title: Patient Services Representative - Level 1
Type of Learning: Online
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Course Title: Behavioral Health Professional
Type of Learning: Online or Hybrid
Learn More: Program Details - Start Date: 9/18/23
Course Title: Medical Assistant Training
Type of Learning: In Person
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Course Title: Surgical Technology
Type of Learning: In Person
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Course Title: EMT Emergency Medical Technician
Type of Learning: In Person
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Course Title: CNA Certified Nursing assistant
Type of Learning: In Person
Learn More: Program Details - Start Date: 9/6/23
Course Title: PSS (Personal Support Specialist)
Type of Learning: In Person
Learn More: Program Details - Start Date: 8/28/23
Course Title: EMT Emergency Medical Technician
Type of Learning: In Person
Learn More: Program Details - Start Date: 9/25/23
Course Title: CNA Certified Nursing assistant
Type of Learning: Hybrid
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Course Title: Certified Nursing Assistant
Type of Learning: Long Term Care/Health System
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Course Title: Certified Residential Medication Aide
Type of Learning: Elder and Dementia Care
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Course Title: Certified Dementia Care Provider
Type of Learning: Elder and Dementia Care
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Course Title: Certified Nurse Assistant
Type of Learning: Health System
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Course Title: Phlebotomy
Type of Learning: Health System
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Course Title: Medical Assistant
Type of Learning: Health System
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Course Title: Certified Nurse Assistant
Type of Learning: Health System
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Course Title: Certified Nurse Assistant
Type of Learning: Long Term Care
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Course Title: Certified Nurse Assistant
Type of Learning: Health System
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Course Title: Certified Nurse Assistant
Type of Learning: Long Term Care
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Course Title: Certified Nurse Assistant
Type of Learning: Long Term Care
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Course Title: Certified Nurse Assistant
Type of Learning: Long Term Care
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Course Title: Certified Nurse Assistant
Type of Learning: Long Term Care
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Course Title: Certified Medical Assistant
Type of Learning: Health System
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Course Title: Certified Residential Medication Aide
Type of Learning: Online
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Course Title: Direct Support Professional
Type of Learning: Online
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Course Title: Certified Residential Medication Aide
Type of Learning: Online
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Course Title: Direct Support Professional
Type of Learning: Online
Learn More: Program Details - Start Date: 9/18/23
Course Title: Healthcare Office and Patient Services Representative Certificate
Type of Learning: Hybrid
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Course Title: Healthcare Office Pre-Apprenticeship
Type of Learning: Hybrid
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Course Title: Medical Assistant Pre-Apprenticeship
Type of Learning: In Person
Learn More: Program Details - Start Date: 9/23/23
Course Title: Medical Assistant Pre-Apprenticeship
Type of Learning: In Person
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Course Title: RN Sponsorship
Type of Learning: Nursing
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Course Title: Long Term Care or Inpatient
Type of Learning: Certified Nurse Assistant
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Course Title: Medical Assistant Earn While You Learn Program
Type of Learning: Medical Assistant
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Course Title: Pharmacy Tech Call for details
Type of Learning: Hybrid
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Course Title: Explore Career as an Administrative Medical Assistant
Type of Learning: Hybrid
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Course Title: Medical Terminology II Call for details and dates
Type of Learning: In Person
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Course Title: Medical Coding Intro
Type of Learning: In Person
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Course Title: Medical Transcription Certificate Program Call for details
Type of Learning: Online
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Course Title: HIPAA Compliance - Call for details
Type of Learning: Online
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Course Title: Certified Nursing Assistant Plus
Type of Learning: In Person
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Course Title: Medical Administrative Assistant Certificate
Type of Learning: Online
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Course Title: Certified Nursing Assistant Earn While You Learn working Full time at Maine Veterans' Home
Type of Learning: In Person
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Course Title: Medical Assistant Training
Type of Learning: Online
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Course Title: Phlebotomy
Type of Learning: In Person
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Course Title: Medical Transcription Call for details
Type of Learning: Hybrid
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Course Title: Pharmacy Technician with PTCB Certification Call for details
Type of Learning: Hybrid
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Course Title: Plebotomy with CPT Certification
Type of Learning: Hybrid
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Course Title: Medical Terminology - A word Association Approach
Type of Learning: Online
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Course Title: Personal Support Specialist
Type of Learning: In Person
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Course Title: Certified Nurse Assistant
Type of Learning: In Person
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Course Title: Medical Assistant
Type of Learning: In Person
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Course Title: Phlebotomy
Type of Learning: In Person
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Course Title: Pharmacy Tech - Includes prep for national exam
Type of Learning: Hybrid
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Course Title: Medical Transcription Certificate Program - Call 866-516-8274
Type of Learning: Online
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Course Title: Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Residential Medication Aide, Certified Nursing Assistant-M
Type of Learning: In Person
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Course Title: Personal Support Specialist
Type of Learning: In Person
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Course Title: Certified Nurse Assistant
Type of Learning: Hybrid
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Course Title: Personal Support Specialist
Type of Learning: In Person
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Course Title: Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA)
Type of Learning: In Person or Online
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Course Title: Behavioral Health Professional
Type of Learning: Online or Hybrid
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Course Title: Certified Nursing Assistant Call for details, application, registration
Type of Learning: In Person
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Course Title: Pharmacy Tech with PTCB National Certification Call for details
Type of Learning: Online
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Course Title: Certified Nursing Assistant-M
Type of Learning: In Person
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Course Title: Certified Nursing Assistant
Type of Learning: In Person
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Course Title: Certified Nursing Assistant Apprenticeship - Call for details
Type of Learning: In Person
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Course Title: CMA with Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Certification Call for details
Type of Learning: Online
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Course Title: Dental Assisting and RHS Certificate Call for details
Type of Learning: Hybrid
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Course Title: Medical Coding with CPC-A Certification Call for details
Type of Learning: Hybrid
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Course Title: Medical Office Specialist with CMAA and CPB Certifications Call for details
Type of Learning: Hybrid
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Course Title: Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA)
Type of Learning: In Person
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Course Title: Certified Nursing Assistant-M Call for details
Type of Learning: In Person
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Course Title: Certified Surgical Technology
Type of Learning: In person
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Course Title: Using Progressive Employment Strategies To Assist Individuals to Meet Their Goals
Type of Learning: Online
Learn More: Program Details - Start Date: 8/22/23
Course Title: Supporting Self-determination, Informed Choice, and Dignity of Risk
Type of Learning: Online
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Course Title: Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA)
Type of Learning: Hybrid
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Course Title: Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA)
Type of Learning: Hybrid
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Course Title: Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA)
Type of Learning: Hybrid
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Course Title: Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA)
Type of Learning: Hybrid
Learn More: Program Details - Start Date: 12/11/23
Course Title: Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA)
Type of Learning: Hybrid
Learn More: Program Details - Start Date: 8/7/23
Course Title: Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA)
Type of Learning: Hybrid
Learn More: Program Details - Start Date: 9/18/23
Course Title: Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA)
Type of Learning: Hybrid
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Course Title: Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA)
Type of Learning: Hybrid
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Course Title: Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA)
Type of Learning: Hybrid
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Course Title: Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA)
Type of Learning: Hybrid
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Course Title: Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA)
Type of Learning: Hybrid
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Course Title: Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA)
Type of Learning: Hybrid
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Course Title: Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA)
Type of Learning: Hybrid
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Course Title: Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA)
Type of Learning: Hybrid
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Course Title: Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA)
Type of Learning: Hybrid
Learn More: Program Details - Start Date: 7/17/23
Course Title: Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA)
Type of Learning: Hybrid
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Course Title: Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA)
Type of Learning: Hybrid
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Course Title: Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA)
Type of Learning: Hybrid
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Course Title: Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA)
Type of Learning: Hybrid
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Course Title: Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA)
Type of Learning: Hybrid
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Course Title: Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA)
Type of Learning: Hybrid
Learn More: Program Details - Start Date: 6/29/23
Course Title: CRMA Recertification Exam
Type of Learning: Live
Learn More: Program Details - Start Date: 8/1/23
Course Title: CRMA Recertification Exam
Type of Learning: Live
Learn More: Program Details - Start Date: 10/3/23
Course Title: CRMA Recertification Exam
Type of Learning: Live
Learn More: Program Details - Start Date: 12/1/23
Course Title: CRMA Recertification Exam
Type of Learning: Live
Learn More: Program Details - Start Date: 8/1/23
Course Title: CRMA Recertification Exam
Type of Learning: Live
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Course Title: CRMA Recertification Exam
Type of Learning: Live
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Course Title: CRMA Recertification Exam
Type of Learning: Live
Learn More: Program Details - Start Date: 6/5/23
Course Title: CRMA Recertification Exam
Type of Learning: Live
Learn More: Program Details - Start Date: 6/29/23
Course Title: CRMA Recertification Exam
Type of Learning: Live
Learn More: Program Details - Start Date: 8/1/23
Course Title: CRMA Recertification Exam
Type of Learning: Live
Learn More: Program Details - Start Date: 9/5/23
Course Title: CRMA Recertification Exam
Type of Learning: Live
Learn More: Program Details - Start Date: 10/3/23
Course Title: CRMA Recertification Exam
Type of Learning: Live
Learn More: Program Details - Start Date: 11/2/23
Course Title: CRMA Recertification Exam
Type of Learning: Live
Learn More: Program Details - Start Date: 8/1/23
Course Title: CRMA Recertification Exam
Type of Learning: Live
Learn More: Program Details - Start Date: 10/2/23
Course Title: CRMA Recertification Exam
Type of Learning: Live
Learn More: Program Details - Start Date: 11/1/23
Course Title: CRMA Recertification Exam
Type of Learning: Live
Learn More: Program Details - Start Date: 7/10/23
Course Title: Certified Nursing Assistant
Type of Learning: Live
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Course Title: Certified Nursing Assistant
Type of Learning: Live
Learn More: Program Details - Start Date: 9/18/23
Course Title: Bridge to Healthcare Careers
Type of Learning: In Person
Learn More: Program Details - Start Date: 8/4/23
Course Title: CRMA - Certified Residential Medication Aide
Type of Learning: In person
Learn More: Program Details - Start Date: 10/13/23
Course Title: CRMA - Certified Residential Medication Aide
Type of Learning: In person
Learn More: Program Details - Start Date: 12/8/23
Course Title: CRMA Recertification
Type of Learning: In person
Learn More: Program Details - Start Date: 8/14/23
Course Title: Basic Life Support/CPR Training Cohort #5-10
Learn More: Program Details - Start Date: Fall 2023
Course Title: Behavioral Health Progressional
Type of Learning: Hybrid
Learn More: Program Details - Start Date: 9/1/23
Course Title: CNA-Cohort #2-9
Type of Learning: Live - Start Date: 9/1/23
Course Title: Phlebotomy Cohort #3-5
Type of Learning: Live - Start Date: 8/1/23
Course Title: Medical Assistant-Cohort #3-6
Type of Learning: Live
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Course Title: Phlebotomy
Type of Learning: Live
Learn More: Program Details - Start Date: 8/1/23
Course Title: Respiratory Therapy
Type of Learning: Live
Learn More: Program Details - Start Date: 9/1/23
Course Title: Surgical Technology Cohort #2
Type of Learning: Live
Learn More: Program Details - Start Date: 10/1/23
Course Title: Dental Assistant Cohort #4
Type of Learning: Live
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Course Title: Pharmacy Technician-Cohort #4-Fall 2023
Type of Learning: Hybrid
Learn More: Program Details - Start Date: 8/25/23
Course Title: Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary
Type of Learning: Live
Learn More: Program Details - Start Date: 8/28/23
Course Title: Medical Assistant Apprenticeship
Type of Learning: Live
Learn More: Program Details - Start Date: 10/17/23
Course Title: CRMA - Certified Residential Medication Aide
Type of Learning: In person
Learn More: Program Details - Start Date: 9/18/23
Course Title: MHRTC - Domain 7
Type of Learning: Online
Learn More: Program Details - Start Date: 10/2/23
Course Title: MHRTC - Domain 1
Type of Learning: Online
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Course Title: MHRTC - Domain 2
Type of Learning: Online
Learn More: Program Details - Start Date: 12/4/23
Course Title: MHRTC - Domain 3
Type of Learning: Online
Learn More: Program Details - Start Date: 10/17/23
Course Title: Certified Nursing Assistant - Med
Type of Learning: In Person
Learn More: Program Details - Start Date: 11/1/23
Course Title: Certified Nursing Assistant - Med
Type of Learning: In Person
Learn More: Program Details - Start Date: 1/9/24
Course Title: Certified Nursing Assistant - Med
Type of Learning: In Person
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Course Title: Applied Nutrition
Type of Learning: Online Graduate
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Course Title: Health Informatics
Type of Learning: Online Graduate
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Course Title: Healthcare Administration
Type of Learning: Online Graduate
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Course Title: Public Health
Type of Learning: Online Graduate
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Course Title: Social Work
Type of Learning: Online Graduate
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Course Title: Science Prerequisites for Health Professions
Type of Learning: Online Post-Bacc
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Course Title: Dental Medicine
Type of Learning: In person
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Course Title: Nurse Anesthesia
Type of Learning: In person
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Course Title: Occupational Therapy
Type of Learning: In person
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Course Title: Osteopathic Medicine
Type of Learning: In person
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Course Title: Pharmacy
Type of Learning: In person
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Course Title: Physical Therapy
Type of Learning: In person
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Course Title: Physician Assistant
Type of Learning: In person
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Course Title: Social Work
Type of Learning: In person
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Course Title: Accelerated Nursing (16 month)
Type of Learning: In person
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Course Title: Dental Hygiene
Type of Learning: In person
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Course Title: Health, Wellness, and Occupational Studies
Type of Learning: In person
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Course Title: Laboratory Science
Type of Learning: In person
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Course Title: Medical Biology (Pre-Med)
Type of Learning: In person
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Course Title: Medical Biology (Pre-Physician Assistant)
Type of Learning: In person
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Course Title: Pre-Pharmacy
Type of Learning: In person
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Course Title: Psychology (MHRT-C Certification)
Type of Learning: In person
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Course Title: Public Health
Type of Learning: In person
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Course Title: Social Work
Type of Learning: In person
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Course Title: B.S. Mental Health and Human Services
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Course Title: Biology Medical Laboratory Technology
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Course Title: Dental Assisting - Expanded Functions
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Course Title: Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician in the Community (MHRT-C) - Start Date: Spring 2023
Course Title: Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Technician
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Course Title: Counseling Psychology - Creative Arts Focus
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Course Title: School Health Education / Physical Education
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Course Title: Counseling & Substance Use Rehabilitation
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Course Title: Liberal Arts, Allied Health Concentration
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Course Title: Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician/Community (MHRT-C)
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Course Title: Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician in the Community (MHRT-C)
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Course Title: Occupational Therapy (post professional)
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Course Title: Expanded Function Dental Assistant
Type of Learning: In Person
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Course Title: Expanded Function Dental Assistant
Type of Learning: In Person
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Course Title: Maine Arts and Humanities in Medicine
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Course Title: Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner)
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Course Title: Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician in the Community (MHRT-C)
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Course Title: Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician-C
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Course Title: Counseling: Clinical Mental Health Counseling Concentration
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Course Title: Counseling: Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling Concentration
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Course Title: Counseling: School Counseling Concentration
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Course Title: Counseling: Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling Concentration
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Course Title: Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician/Community - Start Date: Fall/Spring start dates
Course Title: Medical Biology
Type of Learning: In Person
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Course Title: Nursing (BSN)
Type of Learning: In Person
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Course Title: Exercise Science, Pre-Chiropractic
Type of Learning: In Person
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Course Title: Exercise Science, Pre-Physical Therapy
Type of Learning: In Person
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Course Title: Health & Wellness Promotion, Pre-Occupational Therapy
Type of Learning: In Person
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Course Title: Health and Wellness Promotion/Public Health Track
Type of Learning: In Person
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Course Title: Psychology, Clinical Counseling
Type of Learning: In Person
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Course Title: Social Work
Type of Learning: In Person
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Course Title: Health Administration - Undergraduate
Type of Learning: Online
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Course Title: Master of Health Administration- Graduate
Type of Learning: Online
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Course Title: Health Information Management, Undergraduate
Type of Learning: Online
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Course Title: Long-term Care Administration, Undergraduate
Type of Learning: Online
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Course Title: Nursing, RN to BSN, Undergraduate
Type of Learning: Online
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Course Title: Nursing, Administration, Graduate
Type of Learning: Online
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Course Title: Nursing, Education, Graduate
Type of Learning: Online
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Course Title: Nursing, Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Graduate)
Type of Learning: Online
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Course Title: Nursing, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (Graduate)
Type of Learning: Online
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Course Title: Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner (Graduate)
Type of Learning: Online
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Course Title: Nursing, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Graduate)
Type of Learning: Online
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Course Title: Nursing + Business Administration, (dual graduate degrees)
Type of Learning: Online
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Course Title: Nursing + Health Administration (dual graduate degrees)
Type of Learning: Online
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Course Title: Nursing, FNP Post Master's Certificate Program (Post-Graduate)
Type of Learning: Online
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Course Title: Nursing, Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate (Graduate)
Type of Learning: Online
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Course Title: Nursing, Adult Gerontological Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate (Post-Graduate)
Type of Learning: Online
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Course Title: Radiologic Science Administration, AS (Undergraduate)
Type of Learning: Online
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Course Title: Radiologic Science Administration, BS (Undergraduate)
Type of Learning: Online
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Course Title: Social Work, Undergraduate
Type of Learning: Online
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Course Title: Biology, Pre-Optometry
Type of Learning: In Person
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Course Title: Biology, Pre-Physician’s Assistant
Type of Learning: In Person
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Course Title: Biology, Pre-Dental
Type of Learning: In Person
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Course Title: B.S. Mental Health and Human Services
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Course Title: Biology Medical Laboratory Technology
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Course Title: Dental Assisting - Expanded Functions
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Course Title: Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician in the Community (MHRT-C) - Start Date: Spring 2024
Course Title: Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Technician
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Course Title: Counseling Psychology - Creative Arts Focus
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Course Title: School Health Education / Physical Education
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Course Title: Counseling & Substance Use Rehabilitation
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Course Title: Liberal Arts, Allied Health Concentration
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Course Title: Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician/Community (MHRT-C)
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Course Title: Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician in the Community (MHRT-C)
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Course Title: Occupational Therapy (post professional)
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Course Title: Expanded Function Dental Assistant
Type of Learning: In Person
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Course Title: Expanded Function Dental Assistant
Type of Learning: In Person
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Course Title: Maine Arts and Humanities in Medicine
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CNA Classes in Maine and Certification Test
Once you are sure you meet the minimum requirements, you can enroll in a certified training program. Maine CNA programs require completion of 90 hours of classroom training, 20 hours of skilled laboratory work, and 70 hours of correlated, supervised clinical practice. This is close to double what it is in many other states.
The Maine Department of Education is responsible for providing location information for all programs. You can find a location near you by visiting their website here. Classes usually run during different times of the day and week so you’ll most likely be able to find a class that fits your schedule.
Upon completion CNA training in Maine, you are required by law to take a test which includes multiple choice (oral or written) and to perform a skills demonstration. You must pass both parts of the exam in order to become a certified CNA in Maine.
During the skills demonstration portion, you will show the skills that you have learned throughout the training program including personal safety, caring for elderly patients, emergency procedures, and/or other various basic CNA skills. Each skill must be witnessed by a Registered Nurse before it can be practiced by a CNA.
The CNA Registry in Maine
The CNA Registry lists all CNAs in Maine who through training, testing, and clinical work experience, have met the federal and state requirements to work as a Certified Nursing Assistant. There is no fee to be listed on this Registry.
You must be be listed on the CNA Registry in good standing in order to work as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the state of Maine. However, you are allowed to work as a CNA for up to 4 months in a long-term care facility while you are fulfilling the requirements for getting placed on the CNA Registry.
Certified Nursing Assistants are permitted only to work under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse. Therefore, they are not allowed to do private duty work in Maine.
Placing Your Name on the CNA Registry
In order to be placed on the Registry, you must provide official proof and documentation including:
- A completed application form
- Documentation of successful completion of a state approved CNA training program within the last two years
- Documentation of successful completion of the Maine CNA competency test
- A copy of your Certificate of Training
- A copy of the criminal background check that was completed as part of your course application. You must have no criminal restrictions that prevent you from working as a CNA in Maine.
The Registry has 30 days to determine your eligibility for placement on the Registry after receiving your completed application form and all required documentation.
Once you are approved you will receive a confirmation letter indicating the date you are approved for placement on the Registry.
Minimum Requirements to Stay Active on the Registry
- You must complete at least 8 hours of qualified employment every 24 months
- You must have no disqualifying annotations. A disqualifying annotation includes, but is not limited to, substantiated complaints of abuse/neglect, conviction of sexual assault crimes, and conviction of crimes towards a patient.
- Renewing your listing when required (see below)
Get to Work!
Once you have completed your training classes and program, completed the competency evaluation, and have been listed on the Registry, you are ready to work as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the state of Maine. The job often requires long hours and a lot of responsibility, but the rewards of caring for and helping people are truly rewarding. As a CNA, you can be sure that your job will have a positive impact on not only your patient’s lives but also their families.
CNA Job and Salary Data for Maine Cities
Urban Area | Employed CNA’s | Hourly Mean Wage | Salary Range 10% – 90%* | CNA Employment Per 1,000 Jobs |
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Bangor | 970 | $12.09 | $9.79 – $14.82 | 15.21 |
Lewiston – Auburn | 800 | $12.14 | $9.78 – $14.81 | 16.20 |
Portland – South Portland | 2,140 | $13.38 | $10.27 – $17.40 | 10.77 |