Students enrolled in this certificate program complete 150 hours of classroom, laboratory, and clinical experience, meeting all state licensing requirements. Upon successful completion of the course and passage of the State Competency Exam, students will be eligible to enter the healthcare field under the direction of a licensed nurse. Students must be 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or the equivalent, and have a CASAS Reading score of 238 or above. 

Call 730-5040 for an application, interview, and Reading assessment. 

Location: Off site in Portland. Location and directions will be emailed to students prior to start of class.

Instructor: Orlene DeMatteo, RN

Dates: Session 1: September 24 - November 19, Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays, 9am - 3pm

            Session 2: Begins January 14, 2025

Cost: $1,200. Fee includes textbook

Please apply by August 27, 2024 and December 18, 2024 to be eligible for assistance with either sponsorship or a referral to agencies with training funding available for eligible students.