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Ellsworth Adult and Community Education



College & Certificate Program Readiness

AMP-Medical Transcription
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AMP-Medical Transcription

$3,200

with Academy of Medical Professions

Medical transcription is a desired field for people trying to work at home. Strong typing, computer, and English grammar skills are essential. Medical terminology, formats, rules and regulations, jobs, calculation of pay, confidentiality, tricks of the trade, equipment, reference books, and course books are all provided with the course fee. Classes are online for 16 weeks with a completion of 16 weeks to 6-month options.

This is a State Certified Program, and you will receive a Certificate of Completion and Letter of Recommendation upon graduation.  Resumes and how to obtain a job are covered in this program. Program includes medical terminology, Anatomy & Physiology, and transcription. The fee of $3200 includes everything for the course and the field.

Requirements: typing skills above 60 WPM, Microsoft Word proficient.

Online anytime, self-paced.

Please download this information package about the Academy of Medical Professions Clinical Medical Assisting Program, stop by our center in Ellsworth to pick one up, or request that one be mailed to you.  It will answer many questions you might have.  Don't hesitate to reach out to the Academy of Medical Professions directly after reviewing the information package linked above.  Please go to their website for their phone number and to explore all their course offerings. 

Ellsworth Adult & Community Education is here to ensure your readiness and success by providing logistical, academic, and social emotional support during this online and in-person experience. We will help you through the enrollment process, provide local support during the course and offer the certification exam locally. Our services are available at no cost to you.  If you'd like to schedule an individual appointment with one of our career advisors to learn more, please call 207.664.7110 or email adultedinfo@ellsworthschools.org to schedule a phone, ZOOM or in-person appointment.

AMP-Pharmacy Technician
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AMP-Pharmacy Technician

$2,850

with Academy of Medical Professions

An all inclusive 14-week program. Pharmacy Technician is one of the fastest growing jobs in health care today. In this course, you will learn everything from the role of the technician in the pharmacy setting, to the basic sciences at the core of pharmacy practice, as well as preparing for the PTCB exam. You will learn complete drug information that includes proper name, spelling and pronunciation, drug class, generic and trade name, route of administration, dosage and more of hundreds of drugs. You will be able to identify pills on sight with pill photos, gain a better understanding of how certain drugs work within the body, with a concise review of relevant anatomy and physiology, and stay up-to-date with cutting-edge pharmacy practice with the latest information on new drugs, regulations, HIPAA guidelines and safety procedures. All materials covered including PTCB National Certification(CPhT) in the exam fee. Payment plans available.  Online anytime, self-paced.

Ellsworth Adult & Community Education is here to ensure your readiness and success by providing logistical, academic, and social emotional support during this online and in-person experience. We will help you through the enrollment process, provide local support during the course and offer the certification exam locally. Our services are available at no cost to you.  If you'd like to schedule an individual appointment with one of our career advisors to learn more, please call 207.664.7110 or email adultedinfo@ellsworthschools.org to schedule a phone, ZOOM or in-person appointment.

Career Advising
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Career Advising

Free

with EACEC Team

Meet with an experienced career advisor to assist you in many aspects of planning the next steps in your work life. Whether you’re just entering the job market, ready to make a change or want support with the job search process, Annie Sargent is ready to work with you confidentially to guide you through your next steps and identify resources for more in depth research.  Ongoing enrollment. This offering is available both in-person and online. 

Email adultedinfo@ellsworthschools.org, or call 207.664.7110, and we will make an appointment for you to meet with our career advisor (in-person or on ZOOM). 

Commercial Driver’s License Training Interest List

Free

Unfortunately, this program will not be free.  This interest list will gauge interest in bringing this program to our community.  If you register here you'll receive alerts when schedules and pricing are established. 

Our program is working with Hancock County Technical Center to bring a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) training program to Ellsworth. Classroom instruction, lab work, and behind-the-wheel training will be the components of the program.  Funding may be available to offset registration fees.

Northstar Digital Literacy Certificate Program
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Northstar Digital Literacy Certificate Program

Free

with Vanessa Richards

If you want a chance to build your basic digital literacy skills, this program is for you. We start with an online assessment, recommendations for instruction, and then finally certificates. The initial assessments and learning modules can be done from home or on-site.

Topics are broad ranging (i.e. Internet basics, using email, Windows, Mac, MS Office, Google Docs, Social Media, Information Literacy, Telehealth, and more.

You can earn certificates by taking proctored exams on-site and remotely as staffing allows. 

Call us at 207.664.7110 to schedule an initial appointment to learn more about the program. 

Vanessa loves working with adult learners. She is really easy to be around and makes people extremely comfortable; she even makes learning math and computers fun! She is committed to helping adults discover their strengths, build their confidence, and realize they can accomplish their goals. In her free time, she loves to travel and explore the outdoors. Vanessa teaches math, science, technology, and provides college and career advising.

Pre-Algebra Brush-Up

Free

with Vanessa Richards

Brush-up on fractions, decimals, and percentages, ratios and proportions. If you are new to these topics and need more in-depth learning and support, we have individualized options. 

Vanessa loves working with adult learners. She is really easy to be around and makes people extremely comfortable; she even makes learning math and computers fun! She is committed to helping adults discover their strengths, build their confidence, and realize they can accomplish their goals. In her free time, she loves to travel and explore the outdoors. Vanessa teaches math, science, technology, and provides college and career advising.





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