Behavioral Health Professional Certification Training

Looking for meaningful work? Our community needs individuals who want to make a difference in a child’s life.

Children’s Behavioral Health Services are vital to Maine’s children with Intellectual Disabilities, Autism and Mental Health Disorders and their families. And the need in our area is great! As an integral part of the child’s treatment team, a Certified Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) has the opportunity to make an immediate impact while helping a child grow and develop to their full potential.

We are excited to connect our community with this wonderful ONLINE training and certificate program. This training will prepare you for employment through local social services agencies and equip you to work with children who qualify for services. The program can be started at any time and finished at your own pace.

You will complete 12 online modules then three 4-hour live (in-person or virtual) sessions. Once the modules are completed, you will receive free online blood borne pathogen training and Child and Adult First Aid & CPR certification. In just 40 hours, our free remote training program can get you certified and on your way to a life-changing profession.

Must be a Maine resident, and at least 18 years old with a high school diploma (or equivalent) to become certified. 

A Reading Competency Test is required for all applicants, given at Orono Adult Education. For more information and an application call 207-866-4119 

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

These are healthcare professionals who provide intimate, hands-on healthcare to patients in medical settings under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

To receive an application or find out more Information, please contact: Lynn Johnston at 207-942-2333

NEW — Unlock Safari’s Secrets on Your Mac in Just Five Lessons

Doing basic internet searches on Safari is fairly straightforward. However, within Safari there are many options most of us never explore. Join us for five lessons that will unlock the secrets of Safari: options contained in the top menu, choices provided on the opening screen, tips for more efficient searching, possibilities hidden within the share feature, and a demo of why you want to click on the AA button. After completing the five lessons you will truly know the ins and outs of Safari.

Cost: $30

This course is designed for those who want to develop an online course using Zoom, a video conferencing  platform. This guide consists of step-by-step videos that explain and  demonstrate how to use Zoom as well as appropriate instructional tips to build  an engaging online course in any subject. You will learn everything you need to  know about Zoom—tools, settings, security, instructional strategies, building  community, Zoom tips for instructors and students, and much more.

Fantastic Photo Finishes—Organize & Edit Images with Your iPhone/iPad Photos App 

Most of us take hundreds of photos that languish on ouriPhone/iPad or in the cloud. Knowing how to edit images and organize your photos on your iPhone and iPad is essential. Other areas of study include using the tabs in the Photos app —“For You" tab (ready-made slide shows), creating, using, and sharing albums, and the very useful search function.

Hidden Gems Lurking on Your iPhone & iPad 

Did you know...your iPhone tracks your movements? The keyboard has hidden keys? You can writeand draw on your photographs? You can calculate in your search window? Our iPhones/iPads have many time-saving features that allow you to be creative, efficient, and have fun. These “hidden gems” will show you how to learn advanced features of your iPhone and iPad.

Introduction to iPhone Basics

Introduction to iPhone Basics — The vast majority of iPhone users rarely access all of the available iPhone features. In this course, learn to use your iPhone to the best possible advantage. Some critical features covered include Apple ID and password; structure of the iPhone (buttons and how they work); best apps to have and how to get them; how to text, phone, FaceTime, and email; how to use the Control Center; mastering Settings; updating operating systems; using key apps; and more. An additional session will include iOS 15 updates and the unique features of the newest iPhones (iPhone 12 & 13).

Cost: $30

Introduction to Mac Basics 

In this course you will learn everything you need to know to make your Mac computer (laptop or desktop) hum! Areas of focus include: Mac Operating System, features of the Mac, choosing the best browser, using Spotlight Search, learning how to use the Finder and App  Store, understanding the keyboard, and learning the icons that define a Mac computer