The PVAEC State of Maine–approved Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) course is designed to prepare students for a rewarding and meaningful career in healthcare. CNAs play an essential role in patient care, offering hands-on support and compassion in hospitals, nursing homes, and home care settings.

Our comprehensive program includes:

• Classroom instruction focused on core healthcare knowledge, safety, communication, and ethics.

• Skills labs that provide guided, hands-on practice in a supportive learning environment.

• Clinical experience in a local healthcare facility where students apply their training under professional supervision.

Enrollment is limited to 10 students to ensure personalized instruction and individualized support throughout the program.

Admission requirements:

• Successful completion of a criminal background check

• Reading comprehension assessment to ensure readiness for course materials and patient care documentation

Tuition includes:

• All required textbooks and materials

• Background check fees

• The State of Maine CNA certification exam
  
  

Graduates of this program will be eligible to take the State of Maine CNA exam and, upon passing, will be qualified for employment as a Certified Nursing Assistant in a variety of healthcare settings.

If you’re compassionate, dependable, and ready to make a difference, this program can be your first step toward a fulfilling healthcare career.

Instructor: Tami Gilman
Start Date: June 22, 2026
Times: Mondays & Wednesdays, 4-9:30pm pm | Saturdays, 8am-3pm
Location: Dexter Learning Center
Cost: $1,500
Minimum Age: 18

To sign up or inquire, contact:
PVAEC Academic Advisor, Eve Salley
Phone: 207-341-5370
Email: esalley@pvaec.org