** Before you register, you must complete an application packet which is available from the Adult Education Office at UTC.**

This 200-hour program is approved by and conducted in accordance with Maine Department of Health & Human Services and Division of Licensing & Regulatory Services utilizing the Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals (MEPAP) 2nd edition curriculum. The program builds from providing activity services to individuals and groups as a care giver, to developing and managing Activity Department services as a supervisor. Understanding social gerontology and adult development and growth across the life span is taught as the cornerstone for service approach. Elder care, on all levels, is investigated. Participants will learn to perform as full members of the health care team whose common objective is the quality of life for the dependent adult and to advocate for services in the private and public setting. 

*An application packet must be completed  before applicants will be interviewed. A background check is required by the state of Maine for this course. UTC will do the background check.*

This 180-hour course fulfills DHHS and DLRS requirements to work as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of Maine, including 90 hours of classroom instruction, 20 hours of skills lab instruction, and 70 hours of clinical training at an approved healthcare facility (typically done on selected Friday nights and all day Saturday). Upon successful completion of the course, students will take the state exam administered at UTC. Cost includes BLS/CPR Certifications, textbook, background check, state exam fee & liability insurance while in training. * This program has been approved for the use of GI Bill benefits. GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

The purpose of this course is to teach experienced CNAs (you must have one year of work experience as a CNA) to administer selected non-injectable medications to patients who are 4 years of age and older. This complex nursing task shall be performed under the direct onsite supervision of a licensed nurse only in long term care nursing facilities, state mental health institutions, county jails and state correctional facilities and assistive living settings. The 120 hour (60 hours of theory/classroom; 20 hours of skill laboratory and 40 hours of clinical experience) is Maine State Board of Nursing approved using the Standardized Medication Course for Certified Nursing Assistants curriculum. 

This program has been approved for the use of GI Bill benefits. *GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

This program prepares students to become competent entry-level Medical Assistants. It will cover medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, pharmacology, cardiac monitoring & procedures, phlebotomy, medical law & ethics, and medical office administration & procedures. The program is designed to develop the critical skills needed to perform clinical, laboratory and administrative duties in doctors’ offices, hospitals, urgent care facilities and other healthcare agencies. Successful students will participate in the 160-hour clinical externship provided at one of the many St. Josephs Healthcare sites. Upon completion of classroom and clinical externship, students will be eligible to take the National Certification Exam. This program is designed to be completed in 6 months. Prerequisite: prior healthcare experience. Start date October 1st  Deadline for sign up September 14. Application must be completed by sign up date. Applications can be picked up at United Technologies Center M-F 8-3 if you have any questions please call Dawn  at 947-6474 a deposit of $100 due when application is turned in. Applicants will be notified for an interview after deadline date.

This informative, hands-on course teaches students how to repair gasoline engines found in recreational vehicles and outdoor power equipment such as lawn mowers, snow throwers, chain saws and garden tractors. Students will strip, measure, inspect and reassemble a four-cycle engine as part of their training. Students are encouraged to bring and repair their own small engines. As with all courses held in one of our shops, the first night of class will be mandatory shop and tool safety. Required: steel toed boots & safety glasses. Parts are not provided as part of the course.