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Crochet Basics - One Night

$15

with Jamie Boucher Simpkins

Calendar Next available session starts Sep 16, 2025 at 6:30 pm, runs for 1 week
6 additional sessions through Oct 28, 2025

All levels of ability are welcome!

Ideal for beginning or rusty crocheters. 

If you have a project that's stumped you or you're just looking for a place to hang for the night with a hook, welcome. 

If you're looking to learn but can't commit to a schedule this is also a great option.  

Bring a hook to fit your yarn and let's have some fun!

Smartphone Photography

$59

with Steve McGrath

Calendar Next available session starts Sep 16, 2025 at 7:30 pm, runs for 3 weeks
2 additional sessions through Feb 24, 2026

This is held on ZOOM.

This class is dedicated to helping you with understanding how to use your smartphone photography, how to take and create Images on your phone, what editing apps to use, and how to share and print your images.  Join Steve as we go over how to find out how to use essential controls on your phone along with the best free and low-cost tools for editing and image management.

 

Everyone has their phone close by so it makes sense to learn to take great images on your phone.  You will learn how to use your smartphone photography, explore the editing apps, and learn how to share and print your images.  Find out how to use essential controls on your phone along with identifying the best free and/or low-cost for editing and image management.

Steve McGrath

Estate Planning-Prepare for the Uncertainties of Life Revocable & Irrevocable Trusts-Are They Right For You?

$15

with Kathryn Bedell Esq

Calendar Next available session starts Sep 30, 2025 at 6:30 pm, runs for 1 week

This class will begin with an overview of basic estate planning, including Wills, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Directives, etc. The class will then delve into, learning how revocable trusts can help avoid probate and protect your privacy, and how irrevocable trusts can protect your assets from nursing home or Maine Care (Medicaid) liens. Discussion will include other strategies to safeguard assets from life events such as business failure or divorce of adult children. Kathryn Bedell is a lawyer in York, Maine and has been practicing for 33 years. Her practice focuses on estate planning, asset preservation, and probate matters.

Portrait and Pet Photography

$129

with Steve McGrath

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 7, 2025 at 7:30 pm, runs for 3 weeks
1 additional session on Jan 6, 2026

This portrait photography class is designed to teach you everything you need to know to take professional-quality portraits.  You will learn how to work with all different types of subjects, from individuals and groups to children and pets.  Steve will explain the nuances of lighting and posing, how to shoot in a studio or on location, and how to master the gear you will need to create inspiring work!

Steve McGrath

Clinical Medical Assisting (CCMA) (SET CLASS TIMES)

Free

with Academy of Medical Professions

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 14, 2025 at 5:30 pm, runs for 16 weeks

There is a cost of $3,500 to enroll in the class.  If you choose to do a payment plan through Academy of Medical Professions, Cost is $3,750

This is an online course. There are set times for classes.

Registration for this class is free, meaning there is no fee to sign up for this course.  However, once registered, there is a cost of $3,500 to enroll in the class.  This registration doesn't secure your spot in the class.  Your registration details are necessary for SCAE to forward to American Medical Professions.  Payments go directly to Academy Medical Professions.  They offer multiple payment methods.

After signing up for the class, you'll receive a packet to fill out and send directly to Academy Medical Professions.  Once you have filled out the paperwork and the requested information, Academy of Medical Professions will contact you to complete your registration process.

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An all-inclusive 16-week program that includes in-person skills labs and live via Zoom class meetings (Tuesdays) and in-person skills labs (starting after the 3rd or 4th week on Thursdays) that prepare you to pass the National Certification.  Upon completing the program, you will sit for your CCMA (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant) national certification exam through NHA. 

$3,500 includes National Certification, 6 practice exams, online study materials, books, resume assistance, and all other associated fees.  Externships may be available in your area.  Payment plans are available.

If you have any other questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact SCAE at:  AdultEd@Sanford.org

 

Phlebotomy (CPT National CertificationI) (SET CLASS TIMES)

Free

with Academy of Medical Professions

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 14, 2025 at 5:30 pm, runs for 10 weeks

There is a cost of $3,500 to enroll in the class.  If you choose to do a payment plan through Academy of Medical Professions, Cost is $3,750.

This is an online course.  This class has set times for classes.

Registration for this class is free, meaning there is no fee to sign up for this course.  However, once registered, there is a cost of $3,500 to enroll in the class.  This registration doesn't secure your spot in the class.  Your registration details are necessary for SCAE to forward to American Medical Professions.  Payments go directly to American Medical Professions.  They offer multiple payment methods.

After signing up for the class, you'll receive a packet to fill out and send directly to American Medical Professions.  Once you have filled out the paperwork and the requested information, Academy of Medical Professions will contact you to complete your registration process.

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Become nationally Certified in 10 weeks as a Phlebotomy Technician.  Our all-inclusive course prepares you for National Certification with live classes via Zoom (Tuesdays) and in-person skills labs (Thursdays starting after week 4).  You will be able to perform basic phlebotomy venipuncture procedures, answer patient questions, perform basic point-of-care testing, such as blood glucose levels on patients, and prepare blood, urine, and other body fluid specimens for testing according to established standards. 

$3,500 included Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) National Certification through NHA, books, resumes, and job assistance. 

If you have any other questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact SCAE at AdultEd@sanford.org

 

Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA National Certification) (SET CLASS TIMES)

Free

with Academy of Medical Professions

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 15, 2025 at 5:30 pm, runs for 16 weeks

Registration is Free

There is a cost of $3,200 to enroll in the class.  If you choose to do a payment plan through Academy of Medical Professions, Cost is $3,425.

This is an online course.  This class can be taken anytime, anywhere.  All classes are pre-recorded for you to take at your own pace.  You still have instructor support for this self-paced class.

Registration for this class is free, meaning there is no fee to sign up for the course.  However, once registered, there is a cost of $3,200 to enroll in the class.  Your registration doesn't secure your spot in the class.  Your registration details are necessary for SCAE to forward to American Medical Professions.  Payments go directly to American Medical Professions.  They offer multiple payment methods.

After signing up for the class, you'll receive a packet to fill out and send directly to American Medical Professions.  Once you have completed the paperwork and the requested information, the Academy of Medical Professions will contact you to complete your registration process.

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Classes are held once a week for 2 hours via Zoom and are recorded. You may choose to attend the course Live via Zoom or Self-paced by watching the recorded classes; both program options have instructor support. You will learn HIPAA compliance and health information in the medical office, insurance and billing procedures, financial and practice management, and administrative duties. In addition, we take you through the “virtual medical office” which allows you to practice “real” medical office skills before entering the workforce.

$3,200 includes National Certification, all books, fees, and resume and job assistance. 

If you have any other questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact SCAE at AdultEd@Sanford.org

Medical Administrative Professional (2 programs) with Medical Coding and CMAA National Certification (SET CLASS TIMES)

Free

with Academy of Medical Professions

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 15, 2025 at 5:30 pm, runs for 36 weeks

Registration is Free

There is a cost of $6,750 to enroll in the class.  If you choose to do a payment plan through Academy of Medical Professions, Cost is $7,000.

This is an online course.  There are set times for classes.  

Registration for this class is free, meaning there is no fee to sign up for the course.  However, once registered, there is a cost of $6,750 to enroll in the class itself.  Your registration doesn't secure your spot in the class.  Your registration details are necessary for SCAE to forward to American Medical Professions.  Payments go directly to American Medical Professions.  They offer multiple payment methods.

After signing up for the class, you'll receive a packet to fill out and send directly to American Medical Professionals.  Once you have filled out the paperwork and the requested information, the Academy of Medical Professionals will contact you to complete your registration process.

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This course track combines two programs: Medical Administrative Assistant with Billing, as well as, Medical Coding with CPC-A, leaving you with 2 national certifications. It also includes our programs at a discounted rate. The Medical Professional courses are designed to be completed one after the other; course timing will be coordinated with you by our Education Advisors.

$6,750 includes National Certification, all books, fees, and resume and job assistance. 

If you have any other questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us at AdultEd@Sanford.org





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