CNA training program to start in Farmington in February

FARMINGTON — A certified nursing assistant training program will be available at no charge for those who qualify financially, beginning in February.
Orientation is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18 in the Bass Room at Franklin Memorial Hospital. The 12-week class will run from 4 to 9 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. some Saturdays and Sundays.
Students accepted into the program will receive 180 hours of classroom instruction, 20 hours of lab skills and 70 hours of clinical experience in a long-term health care facility. Successful candidates will sit for the state CNA exam and will have the opportunity to interview for a position with partnering agencies. Candidates must pass a Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems reading and math assessment, be over 18 years of age, have the ability to work in the United States and pass necessary background checks to be accepted into the program.
Partnering on the program are Franklin County Adult Education, Franklin Memorial Hospital Associates, Genesis HealthCare, North Country Associates, Woodlands Senior Living, Western Maine Community Action and the Maine Career Center.
Interested candidates should contact Franklin County Adult Education at 207-778-3460.