RECOMMENDED ADMISSION CRITERIA
Good Physical and Mental Health
Good grooming and personal hygiene
Absence of drug and alcohol abuse
Dependable, reliable, work habits
Preferably a High School Diploma or HiSET (High School Equivaiency Diploma)
Pass the reading comprehension CASAS entrance test with a grade 9 or above level
Have a Maine CNA Registry acceptable State Bureau of Investigation Background Check
Important: You will be required to have a State Bureau of Identification (SBI) check done prior to beginning the clinical experience of this program and this must be submitted to the Registry when being placed on the Certified Nursing Assistant Registry. The attached fact sheet on employment restrictions provides information about felony convictions that will bar you from employment as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Please read the fact sheet and sign the application form stating that you have read and understand the information regarding your ineligibility for employment if you have any of the convictions.
Immunization MMR – unless born before 1956
All immunizations and testing required by the cooperating clinical facility, including Hepatitis B. Evidence of negative T.B. test or negative chest x-ray
Physical Exam within the past year – statement from a physician stating the candidate is physically capable of doing C.N.A. work
At least 2 personal references and 2 work related references
Interview with primary instructor
Please call (207) 493.4272 or email us at dmacdonald@rsu39.org for an application today!