PVAEC preps for winter 2022 CNA-Med Tech course

As the need for skilled healthcare workers in Maine continues, PVAEC has risen to the challenge by offering another CNA-Med Tech course. This will be our third med tech course in less than two years as there appears to be a great demand for med techs in our area. According to onetonline.org, CNA and CNA-M occupations are expected to grow rapidly in the next several years, with large numbers of job openings.

Our standardized, 120-hour medication course approved by the Maine State Board of Nursing provides the basis of understanding needed for CNAs to administer medications accurately and safely. The course is designed to teach experienced CNAs how to administer non-injectable medications to patients who are 14 years of age and older under the direct supervision of a licensed registered nurse in long term care facilities and state mental health facilities. Potential students must be currently licensed CNA’s, provide two letters of recommendation from Registered Nurses, and achieve a qualifying reading score on our placement testing. Class will run on Monday and Wednesday evenings, and a few Saturdays. Start date is Jan. 3, 2022. Cost is $1,000.

Payment plans and financial assistance may be available to those who qualify. For more information or to enroll in the CNA-M program, please contact PVAEC Academic Advisor Eve Salley at 207-564-5884 or email esalley@pvaec.org. The application process for the CNA-M program is extremely time sensitive. Space is limited, so please contact us ASAP to ensure you get a spot.