Waterville - First Aid/CPR/AED (American Heart Association)
2018-06-29 12:00 - 16:00, 2018-07-25 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Educare Central Maine, 56 Drummond Ave, Waterville, ME, 04901, United States
This course uses a combination of video, lecture, and guided skills practice to teach participants to respond to cardiac and other health related emergency situations. Topics include basic first aid, response to environmental emergencies, warning signs of heart attack and stroke, CPR, and foreign object airway obstruction for adults, children and infants. Participants should plan to dress in comfortably fitting clothing that allows flexibility of movement, as the class includes both desk and floor work. Certification is valid for two years.

College of Direct Support Live Day 1 - MECDS 4,5,6,7,8
2018-07-02 09:00 - 16:00, 2018-07-09 09:00 - 16:00, 2018-07-16 09:00 - 16:00, 2018-07-24 09:00 - 16:00, 2018-07-30 09:00 - 16:00, 2018-08-06 09:00 - 16:00
This course compliments the online module content of the Maine College of Direct Support and completion of both Day 1 and Day 2 are required for certification
For more information or to sign up for the College of Direct Support training, please contact Maria Romano, Training Coordinator

American Heart Association First Aid/CPR/AED
2018-07-13 08:30 - 12:30, 2018-07-31 12:00 - 16:00, 2018-08-09 08:30 - 12:30 | Westbrook Training & Resource Center, 15 Saunders Way, Ste 700, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States

CRMA Day 1 Topsham (3 day course)
2018-07-24 08:30 - 17:00 | Topsham, 643 Lewiston Road, Topsham, ME, 04086, United States
This state approved course is required for direct support professionals who are responsible for the administration of medications. Discussion topics include regulations and procedures, effects of medications, precautions, handling and storage of medications, the rights and safety of clients, and documentation. Participants will learn safe, accurate, and appropriate methods of administering medications. Test scores are reported on the final day of the course. Participants are required to attend all scheduled classes. Additional Requirements for Participants: Must be 18 years of age or older, must possess a high school diploma or GED, must be currently employed by a facility where the class participant is able to complete the required medication passes.
All classes are 8:30 am – 5:00 pm and all students must be able to attend class on all three dates. Price does not include medication passes.
Note this training is over three days and attendance is required each day

Christmas in July
2018-07-25
It is not too early to sign up to be a Secret Santa to a consumer, foster child or family in need. FMI about ways to get involved in holiday giving—hosting a giving tree, “adopting” a consumer or family, donating warm winter gear or providing a holiday dinner giving basket, contact Cathy McGuckin, Development Associate, cm*******@*******ds.org or (207) 878-9663, x 4109.

Woodfords Family Fun Day
2018-07-28 09:30 - 12:30 | Maine Wildlife Park, Gray, 56 Game Farm Rd., Gray, Maine, 04039
Consumers, consumer families, Woodfords employees and employee families are invited to a picnic at the Maine Wildlife Park in Gray. This free event will be held rain or shine on Saturday, July 28, 2018. Invitations will go out in mid-June with more information.

CRMA Review
2018-08-07 12:00 - 15:00 | Westbrook Training & Resource Center, 15 Saunders Way, Ste 700, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
The CRMA Recertification Review class is recommended for all students prior to taking the CRMA Recertification class. This class will cover filling out a MAR sheet using doctors’ orders, a medication pass, a demonstration of vital sign skills and a general question and answer review in preparation for the CRMA Recertification class.
