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Updated 02/08/2010 ...meb

Health Occupations Information

CNA Curriculum

The Maine Board of Nursing increased the minimum CNA program hours from 150 to 180 with an effective date of January 1, 2010. They also introduced a new curriculum.

  • For courses which started on or before December 31, 2009: Instructors MUST use the 180-hour curriculum. So long as they cover all the material in this new, 180 hour curriculum, they are not required to increase instructional or clinical time.
  • All CNA courses starting on or after January 1, 2010 MUST use the 180-hour curriculum and the CNA program MUST be at least 180 hours in length.
  • To download a copy of the new curriculum, click here for a Word file or here for an Adobe file. (Adobe file is much smaller)
  • Click here for a Word file which lists the major changes.
  • Click here for an Adobe file which compares the new to the old curriculum and highlights the changes.

Please direct questions about the new curriculum and change in hours to Virginia (Ginny) Delorimier at the Board of Nursing.

Certified Nursing Assistant Forms
This link contains the entire contents of the Train the Trainer manual, including all forms which need to be filed with the Department of Education.

Train the Trainer

  • Want to become a CNA instructor? Click here for a list of requirements.
  • No CNA "Train the Trainer" workshops are scheduled for 2010 as we continue researching methods to offer this training over the web or in some other fashion which allows potential instructors to work at their own pace.
  • Click here to access the Train-the-Trainer manual.
  • Click here to subscribe to the healthoccs email list to receive details as they become available.

Adult CNA Courses in Maine

This Adobe file - updated November 13, 2009 - lists currently active Adult CNA programs offered in Maine. Please contact the program administrator directly for details such as cost and availability.

Other Useful Links

  • Adult Education - This link connects you to the Adult Education group at the DOE.
  • Curriculum Resource Center of Maine (CRCOM) - Wonderful resources including videos, text books and DVDs. Please contact Sue Stevens at (207) 942-1311
  • Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) - This organization provides students with the opportunity to develop leadership skills and connect with other Health Occupations students across the State and country.