Free CNA Training in Maine

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If you wish to become a CNA in Maine, you will find that the state requires more extensive training than most other states.  All state approved CNA courses must cover 180 hours of instruction with 90 hours of theory and 70 hours in a clinical setting (the remaining hours are spent on lab studies).  Most training courses for certified nursing assistants cost at least $450.  We’ve compiled a few legitimate free training opportunities below:

The Maine Medical Center offers free training for individuals accepted into the program.  There is testing and an interview process to select applicants.  The goal of this program is to provide career training opportunities for individuals who cannot afford training on their own.  Some graduates of the program will be hired to work at Maine Medical Center, while others will find employment at other healthcare facilities. For more information visit the Maine Medical Centre Website

Most healthcare providers in Maine will reimburse individuals for the cost of their CNA training upon being hired.  (As long as the individuals received certification one year ago or less).  If you receive reimbursement for your training in full, you have obtained free cna training though you made the initial investment out of your own pocket.

If you are working in a healthcare facility and decide you want to further your education to work in an entry-level healthcare position, you might want to consider CNA training.  Express your interest in the new career to your employer.  Good quality nursing assistants are typically in high demand.  Your employer might pay for you to receive your training as long as you continue to work for the facility as a nursing assistant upon certification.

It is really not as difficult as you might think to obtain free cna training in Maine.  In fact, you can sometimes find out about grants and other financial assistance from program administrators of nursing assistant courses.

The Broadwater Health Center mention on their website that they will train you to fill their CNA vacancy if you have the passion to care for the elderly. It is worth contacting them to see if they have any active vacancies at the moment and if they will train you for the position. More details can be found on their website at http://broadwaterhealthcenter.com/EmploymentOpportunities.aspx

Nursing homes in Maine that might offer free CNA Training Classes

Note: The following is a list of popular nursing homes in Indiana. They don’t provide free training, but they are a good starting point if you’re looking for nursing homes that may have active vacancies and are willing to hire NA trainees.

Birch Grove Rehab & Living Ctr – 18 Leighton St   Pittsfield, Maine 04967

Borderview Rehab & Living Ctr – 90 State St   Van Buren, Maine 04785

Brentwood Rehab & Nursing Ctr – 370 Portland St   Yarmouth, Maine 04096

Brewer Rehab And Living – 74 Parkway South   Brewer, Maine 04412

Colonial Health Care – Workman Terrace   Lincoln, Maine 04457

Country Manor Nursing Home – 132 Main Street   Coopers Mills, Maine 04341

Courtland Rehab & Living Ctr – 42 Bucksport Rd   Ellsworth, Maine 04605

Evergreen Manor – 328 North St   Saco, Maine 04072

Falmouth By The Sea – 191 Foreside Rd   Falmouth, Maine 04105

Fieldcrest Manor – 126 Depot St   Waldoboro, Maine 04572

Forest Hill Manor – 25 Bolduc Ave   Fort Kent, Maine 04743

Freeport Nursing & Rehab Ctr – 3 East St   Freeport, Maine 04032

Fryeburg Health Care Center – 77 Fairview Dr   Fryeburg, Maine 04037

Gardiner Health Care Facility – 8 Holland St   Houlton, Maine 04730

Gorham House – 50 New Portland Rd   Gorham, Maine 04038

Maplecrest Rehab & Living Ctr – 174 Main St   Madison, Maine 04950

Market Square Health Care Ctr – 3 Market Square   South Paris, Maine 04281

Marshall Health Care And Rehab – High Street Ext B   Machias, Maine 04654

Marshwood Ctr For Healthcare – 33 Roger Street   Lewiston, Maine 04240

Presque Isle Nursing Home – 162 Academy St   Presque Isle, Maine 04769

Riverridge – 79 Cat Mousam Rd   Kennebunk, Maine 04043

Robinsons Health Care Facility – 284 Brunswick Avenue   Gardiner, Maine 04345

Ross Manor – 758 Broadway   Bangor, Maine 04401

Rumford Community Home – Sunnyside Terrace   Rumford, Maine 04276

Grants might help you get training. Read about it in our Free CNA Certification page.