CASAS tests assess a student's skill levels in English reading and writing comprehension. Testing waived IF:

• you have CASAS tested within the past year and can provide proof of testing/score, OR
• you have a CNA certification and can provide verification of certificate.

*Required for enrollment in Certified Residential Medication Aid Certificate Program.

If you are looking for times and dates other than this, please contact the Saco Learning Center (207) 282-3846 or learningcenter@rsu23.org to schedule a different day and time.

Join us and get your questions answered about this fantastic opportunity to obtain FREE training on your path to pursuing a career in behavioral health! Get all of your questions answered and learn more about this certificate program. Preregistration required.

Jeffrey Carpenter, Workforce Recruitment Specialist for the State of Maine's OCFS through Woodfords Family Services, is here to help you through this learning opportunity by providing answers to questions and technical issues, should any arise. He is also a resource to connect you with service agencies once you have completed the training.

CRMAs are in high demand!

Receive standardized training for professionals working in state-certified residential care homes. State of Maine regulations, standard residential facility policies, and basic anatomy and physiology are covered. Discuss medications, safe administration procedures, practice taking vital signs, transcribing physician orders, and documenting procedures on the Medication Administration Record per Maine's regulations governing residential facilities.

In addition, students must complete a clinical medication administration of three medication passes for three different residents with 100% accuracy.

Full certification and medication pass awarded on successful completion with 40 hours of attendance, no exceptions.

Participants must be 18 or older. High school credentials and background checks are not required. However, a reading/comprehension level of English at a 10th grade or better level is required. Handbook included. Course fee is nonrefundable. Payment plans available for qualified applicants.

Prerequisite: CASAS testing, with a score of 239 or better, is required to complete enrollment. No exceptions. Appointments available at our Saco Learning Center; please register online here: https://oobsaco.coursestorm.com/searchResults?search=CASAS or call 282-3846 to set up a different date and time.

Please bring a 1.5-inch 3-ring binder. $125-$150 fee for medication pass payable to the instructor at your scheduled test.For questions about the program, please email the instructor at jennifercourtois@myfairpoint.net

Jennifer Courtois, RN, has 40 years of nursing experience in hospitals, home health, diabetes & community education, and 10+ years teaching CNA, PSS & CRMA in both the classroom & clinical areas. In addition, she works as a consultant for an assisted living facility and as a full-time nurse educator.