For students wishing to advance reading skills to 238 for entrance to CNA, we recommend co-enrolling in Personal Support Specialist(PSS) training and/or Multilingual Learners(English) classes if needed, and a structured EnGen class.

You will need an internet connection, a device to study with EnGen, be 18 years of age or older and eligible to work in Maine. Please call 207-730-5040 to register.

Cost: FREE

This 50 hour course prepares participants to work in home health care or residential settings. Personal care, communication skills, observing, reporting and documentation will be taught. How to provide care safely and deal with emergencies, consumer rights, aging and illness are additional topics that should be covered in the class. CASAS Reading scores of 220 or above are required. Students must be 18 years of age or older and be eligible to work in Maine.

Please contact our office at 207-730-5040 for an application and to arrange a CASAS reading test.

Instructor: Orlene DeMatteo, RN

Dates & Times: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays 9 AM - 2 PM, March 25th - April 15th

Location: The Enclave, Scarborough

Cost: $325

Students enrolled in this certificate program complete 140 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. 

Please call 207-730-5040 to request an application, interview, and Reading assessment. Deadline for applications is March 19, 2025.

Location: Piper Shores, Scarborough 

Instructor: To Be Announced

Dates & Times:

Session 1 - Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays, 9 am - 2 pm, April 22nd - June 27th

Cost: $1,200. Fee includes textbook