| Certified Nursing Assistant is an excellent field to | | | | If an approved CNA moves to Maine from their an |
| pursue in a difficult economy because it is listed as one | | | | outside state, they must be in good standing on the |
| of the fastest growing occupations throughout the | | | | registry of that state. They will need to obtain and |
| United States. The Maine Registry of Certified Nursing | | | | complete a reciprocity form and submit it and all |
| Assistants is operated in accordance with the | | | | required documents and fees by mail. Contact the |
| Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 (OBRA) to: | | | | Maine Registry of Certified Nursing Assistants to |
| (1) Provide CNA information, (2) Determine the eligibility | | | | follow up on the status of your request. The time of |
| of applicants for placement in the Registry, (3) Post | | | | processing varies. |
| state-approved CNA training and (4) Provide work | | | | State Contact Information for CNA Certifications |
| opportunities to Maine residents. | | | | For more detailed information contact the |
| Requirements to work as a CNA in Maine | | | | Maine Registry of Certified Nursing Assistants |
| - An active CNA certification | | | | List of State-Approved Training Programs: |
| - A good employment record | | | | Helping Hands Trade School |
| - No derogatory history on the Criminal Background | | | | Lewiston, Maine |
| Check | | | | - Cost is $900 |
| - Physically equipped | | | | - Consists of 180 hours of classroom and clinical |
| Salary Average for Certified Nursing Assistant in | | | | training |
| Maine | | | | York County Community College |
| - Between $20,800 to $27,040 | | | | Wells, ME |
| - $11.04 - $14 per hour typically (Hourly rate will | | | | - Cost is $1135, includes registration and books |
| increase by experience) | | | | - Consists of 180 hours of classroom (90), laboratory |
| Training program criteria in Maine | | | | (20) and clinical training (70) |
| Maine CNA training programs must consist of at least | | | | Augusta Adult & Community Education, |
| 150 to 180 hours, in both classroom and clinical settings, | | | | Augusta, Maine |
| effective January 1, 2010. Some state-approved | | | | - Cost is $900 |
| training programs may differ slightly when it comes to | | | | - Consists of 200 hours of classroom and clinical |
| the number of hours in classroom and hands-on | | | | training |
| training sessions. Be sure to check with your training | | | | Biddeford Adult Education |
| program of choice. | | | | 18 Maplewood Ave. |
| Applying for Reciprocity in Maine | | | | |