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College Transitions English

Free

with Nate Berger

Calendar Current session started Feb 6, 2024 at 1 pm, runs for 13 weeks

College Transitions English focuses on sharpening your writing and reading comprehension for college level courses. Develop writing skills necessary for short answer responses, essays, and research papers.

An emphasis is placed on the writing process: outlining, drafts, rewriting, and editing to a final copy. Fine tune your grammar and punctuation while developing your writing style and organization. Build your critical reading skills to pick out main ideas, arguments and common themes in college level readings. 

Nate Berger also teaches college writing at UMA and ELL classes. 

Please call us for more information: 207-422-4794. CT English is one course in our no cost College Transitions program. Students can attend in person or on Zoom; you do not have to enroll at UMA in order to take our College Transitions courses.  Students are welcome from across the state.

Let's Get Fit and Stay Fit

$50

with Donna Abbott

Calendar Current session started Feb 26, 2024 at 9 am, runs for 5 weeks
1 additional session on Apr 22, 2024

***PLEASE NOTE THAT THE FEBRUARY SESSION IS A 5 WK CLASS, WHICH DIFFERS FROM THE INFO IN THE PRINTED CATALOG. NO CLASSES MARCH 11, 13,18 AND 20th****  The April session will go back to 7 weeks and be $70.

*Please bring a floor mat and 1-5 lb. weights. 

This low-impact workout allows you to work at your own pace and level. It is 50-60 minutes of simple moving, with options to add some light weights (or not), use stretch tubing for resistance training and incorporate an abdominal workout and flexibility stretches. Anyone can do this. Class meets two times a week. All levels welcome.  The drop-in fee is $7.00 each class.

 

 

Get Ready for College Statistics - Online
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Get Ready for College Statistics - Online

$29

with Trudy Martin

Contact our office to register at 422-4794 or email adultedinfo@rsu24.org 

Prepare for college statistics with our unique online course! Get a head start on learning the terms, symbols, and graphing calculator. This online course is for students who have placed into college statistics or those who are retaking the class.

Class will meet weekly on Zoom. Delayed viewing is available on an individual basis. Students will need a laptop, tablet or desktop (not a phone) with a camera and microphone, as well as high speed internet. Ideally, students will either have a TI-83 or 84 calculator to use or online statistical software. Outside homework will be given: expect 2-3 hours of homework a week outside of class. Students need recent assessment scores, which can be taken with us. No class April 16, 2024.

If you have questions before registering, email Trudy at tmartin@rsu24.org

No cost for former College Transitions students.
Contact our office to register at 422-4794 or email adultedinfo@rsu24.org 

Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA) via Zoom
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Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA) via Zoom

$200

with Brenda Duggan

Calendar Current session started Mar 12, 2024 at 5:30 pm, runs for 3 weeks

CRMAs are in high demand! They work with people who need medications including but not limited to older adults, adults with disabilities, persons with mental illness, and persons with intellectual disabilities. They can work in residential care, assisted living and adult day settings.

The responsibilities of a Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA) include administering medications in a safe, proper, and accurate manner, recording and documenting the administration of medications, reporting incidents, sustaining knowledge of Resident Rights, while maintaining patient confidentiality.

This 40-hour course provides the standardized State of Maine training for professionals working in state-certified residential care homes. It covers: State of Maine regulations, standard residential facility policies, basic anatomy and physiology, safe administration procedures, taking vital signs, transcribing physician orders, and documenting procedures on the Medication Administration Record per Maine’s regulations governing residential facilities.

Certification awarded on successful completion of the course, successful medication passes in clinical, and 40 hours of required attendance. Participants must be 18 or older. No high school credential required.

This class meets via Zoom:

Tu/Th evenings 5:30-8:30p on 3/12, 14, 19 & 21 plus

Sa/Su days 8am-4:30p 3/23 & 24

Clinical in person on Sa 3/30 from 6:30a-3pm - location to be announced

Re-certification is required every 2 years. 

An intake appointment and assessments are required prior to the start of this course.  Please call our office for more information: 422-4794.

CRMA Application

 

 

America's Boating Course

$15

with Craig Shipp

Calendar Current session started Mar 21, 2024 at 5:30 pm, runs for 6 weeks

Learn the fundamentals of safe boating and earn the Maine state recognized certification that requires completion of a boating education course before operating most watercraft. This state requirement goes into effect in 2024 for anyone born after 1999. Class covers safety equipment, trip planning, navigation rules and aids, state and federal regulations, anchoring, dealing with adverse conditions and emergencies, communications, trailering, knots and lines, and more! The information is useful for operators of all types of watercrafts (power, sail, paddle) and is applicable for both ocean and freshwater boating. The course includes an examination for certification.

A materials/administration fee for the course is $10. Manuals are $28 if you want to buy one, payable at first class by cash or check ("Penobscot Bay Sail and Power Squadron") to the instructor.

This course is sponsored by the Penobscot Bay Chapter of the US Power Squadrons, America’s Boating Club. 

Getting Your Affairs in Order - Probate, Estate Planning and MaineCare

$15

with Tim Stanley

Calendar Next session starts Apr 2, 2024 at 6:30 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Are your family and loved ones prepared to handle your affairs in the event that you can't? Join Attorney Tim Stanley for a discussion about the probate process, wills, trusts, and powers of attorney and preparing for the possibility of long term care expenses. The class will be formatted as a lecture series with the opportunity to ask questions. Provided materials  supplement the in-class discussion.

***NO CLASS APRIL 16th

Full Course

Maine's Death with Dignity Act

Free

with Valerie Lovelace

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 2, 2024 at 6:30 pm

There is still a lot of misunderstanding and misinformation about Maine's compassionate end-of-life care option. Many providers and patients in Maine are not familiar with Maine's Death with Dignity Act. Since September 2019, the law permits physicians to practice medical aid-in-dying under specific circumstances. Learn the facts and, if qualified, the right to access medical aid in dying if they choose. Join this class to get fact-based information and the details you need to know about Maine's law, how to have the conversation with your physician, how to qualify for the law and support your loved one who may be qualify.

The day before the Zoom meeting an email will be sent out to all who register with the Zoom meeting ID and passcode.

Basket Weaving: May Baskets

$40

with Gin Randolph

Calendar Next session starts Apr 3, 2024 at 6 pm

We will focus on crafting three vibrant, small May baskets. Guided by your instructor, participants will learn a traditional weaving technique using an array of colorful natural reeds to create square-to-round baskets with handles. Use your creativity to perfect these charming, one-of-a-kind celebratory May baskets...still a tradition in Downeast Maine. No experience necessary. 

When you register, you will receive an email confirmation with a YouTube link to view a video. Please watch this prior to attending class!

 

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