CNA

RN

LPN

Radiology

CNA/M

PT/OT

Ed Tech

Pre-Med

EMT

Medical Assistant

• Wendy Hebert MSN, RN

whebert@region9school.org

Certified Nursing Assistant

• .5 Science

• .5 Health

• .5 Service

• 2-3 Electives

• First Aid/CPR

• Maine State Nursing Assistant Certification

• 3 College Credits at SMCC

  • MDAS100 - Medical Terminology

This intensive, one-year program is a valuable stepping-stone for 11th and 12th grade students interested in a health care career. In first half of the year, students focus on understanding human physical and emotional needs and the role of the CNA. Students will learn and practice required skills in the CNA lab.

In the second half of the year, students continue to build their health care knowledge in the classroom, and will also apply their new skills in a variety of clinical settings such as area nursing homes and the Rumford Hospital.

Course Topics:

• History of Healthcare

• Medical Ethics

• Communication Skills

• Medical Terminology

• Anatomy and Physiology

• Infection Control

• Safety

• Growth and Development

• Patient Care Skills and Theory Across the Lifespan

• Nutrition

Provides Opportunities:

• Learn from a variety of resources

• Practice skills in an on-campus laboratory

• Gain clinical experience in long-term and acute care facilities

• Be eligible to take the Maine State CNA exam