MSAD 54 Skowhegan Area Classes
Career Development
Start exploring career options and be in demand by knowing about high growth jobs with better wages and a brighter future. Let us help you develop a strategic vision for your future. Call 474-7553 to make an appointment. All appointments are private and confidential.
Location: Skowhegan Area High School
Day: Monday/Wednesday time: 6:00-9:00
Start Date: 9/3/2008 15 weeks
Instructor: Vicki Baker Tuition: No charge
Medical Office Procedures
Medical Office Procedures provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary for career success in administrative medical assisting. Entry-level administrative and general competency areas outlined in the Medical Assistant Role Delineation Chart of the AAMA are addressed. The course is divided into five parts: Today's Medical Environment, Patient Relations, Computers and Information Processing in the Medical Office, Automating Medical Office Financial Management, and Becoming a Career Medical Assistant. Each part focuses on a major area that influences an administrative medical assistant's responsibilities.
Location: Skowhegan Area High School
Day: Tuesday Time: 5:30-8:30
Start Date: 9/2/2008 10 weeks
Instructor: Ginny Sirois Tuition: $45 Book: $71 Reg. fee: $5
Medical Terminology
This basic medical terminology course will provide the framework needed before advancing to a more comprehensive medical terminology course designed for those seeking to become a coder. This course will focus on the many components of a medical term and how to break down a medical term by simply knowing the meaning of the prefix or suffix. By learning the individual parts of a medical word, you will not need to memorize hundreds of complex medical terms and their definitions. This is a great beginner course to take on your career path as a coder, and also serves equally well as a refresher for all health information management professionals.
Location: Skowhegan Area High School
Day: Monday/Thursday Time: 5:30-8:30
Start Date: 9/4/2008 7.5 weeks
Instructor: Ginny Sirois Tuition: $45 Book $65 Reg.fee: $5
ParaPro Prep
The most effective way to prepare for your Parapro Test is through a prep course. We will assess your skills and develop a program of study to prepare you for the paper and pencil test. The ParaPro Test is one of the ways in which instructional paraprofessionals working in Title I targeted assistance or school-wide programs can meet the minimum qualification requirements outlined in NCLB. For downloads or more information, go to www.ets.org. Follow the directions to find information on Parapro Assessment.
Location: Skowhegan Area High School
Day: Wednesday Time 3:00-5:30
Start Date: 9/3/2008 6 weeks
Instructor: Tracy Wheeler Tuition: $20 Book: $20 Reg. fee: $5
Professionalism in the Workplace
This course is designed to develop and strength your skills in the workplace. Subjects include: Math refresher; English, grammar and writing refresher; Keyboarding (introduction/refresher); Verbal and non-verbal communication skills; Developing better people skills; building customer loyalty; Teambuilding; Professional appearance; Employer expectation’s; Develop your resume; Preparation for interviews.
Meets Office Communication requirement for Certificate Program.
Location: Skowhegan Area High School
Day: Monday Time: 6:00-9:00
Start Date: 9/8/2008 12 weeks
Instructor: Kathy Lewia Tuition; $40 Reg. fee: $5
MSAD 59 Madison
Certified Nursing Assistant
This 15-week course leads to certification by the State of Maine as a CNA. This is an exciting opportunity to begin your career in the Health Services Profession! Contact the MSAD 59 Adult Education office at 696-3900, ext. 7 for an application and acceptance requirements.
Instructor: B. Perkins • Place: Madison High School-Rm. 169 & Maplecrest • Fee $685 • Date/Time: Mon - Th, 9/11, 3:30 – 9:30 and Saturday, 8:00 – 3:00 • Limit: 10 students
Please be aware there are no refunds once the second class has met. |