1. Trident Medical Education is committed to providing top-notch personal support services to our clients. Our mission is to help people achieve optimal health and wellness through personalized care plans and ongoing support.
2.  The Personal Support Specialist (PSS) training is designed for unlicensed entry-level workers. Successful completion of this course satisfies Departmental training requirements for direct care workers for certain home care programs and residential care facilities.   

Personal Support Specialist

Maine Certification

• Trident Medical provides state of the art national training curriculum that supersedes state minimums for individuals in becoming a Personal Support Specialist (PSS) certified through the State of Maine.
• This program was developed to expand the cross training of direct care staff in the State of Maine. This certificate enables the professional to work in home care, assisted living, adult care programs and certain hospital settings. 
• This course credits can be applied to the Certified Nursing Assistant *Maine program.
• This course prepares students to work in the human service sector providing personal care and home making service.
• Final test out is done via zoom with a final written exam. Final skills day is approximately up to six hours.

1. The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program 180-hour program consists of 90 hours of classroom time, 20 hours of lab time and 70 hours of clinical work.  Students who complete this course will sit for the Maine CNA competency test. 

• A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) plays a crucial role in providing direct care to patients in various healthcare settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, and home care. As an integral part of the care team, CNAs assist patients with essential daily activities, including eating, bathing, grooming, mobility, and more. They contribute to ensuring the well-being and comfort of patients under their care. 

• If you’re a compassionate people person and enjoy helping others, this role could be right for you. Certified nursing assistants must be able to listen to patients’ concerns and ask questions to determine their needs. In nursing or long-term care facilities, a CNA is often a patient’s main caregiver. The opportunity to develop personal relationships with patients and make an impact on their daily lives can make this an emotionally rewarding career.
• CNAs also work with medical technology, like billing software, health information software, and medical record charting software. Your responsibilities may also include administering medications to patients or performing other specialized tasks, depending on your level of training, experience, and state regulations. 
• “A CNA does it all and sees it all. In-home care, a CNA is almost an extension of the care recipient’s family, providing companion care as well as personal hygiene care,” says Brooke Phulesar, community liaison for Visiting Angels, Eastern Shore, in Easton, Maryland, and vice president of the Mid-Shore Nursing Assistant Advisory Council. “CNAs in facilities and hospitals have similar responsibilities but usually with more focused tasks so they can care for multiple residents in a timely manner. Personal care and interaction, however, is part of the CNA role across the board.” 

• A CNA works under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN) on the front line of patient care. They should have phenomenal communication skills since it’s their job to bring all patient concerns and issues to their supervisor.

•  Earning the Certified Patient Advocate credential is a testament to your unwavering commitment to the patient and healthcare advocacy profession. This certification also signifies your dedication to lifelong learning and professional growth. If you are a healthcare advocate at any stage of your career, you can benefit from this certification, which reflects your adherence to the rigorous standards set by the Trident Medical Educational Advocate Board 

• In the complex world of healthcare decisions, a patient or healthcare advocate is the supportive companion everyone needs. They ensure the client, patient, or family fully grasp the crucial issues, understand their rights, and feel emboldened to voice their own perspectives.

 The lack of mental health crisis services across the U.S. has resulted in law enforcement officers serving as first responders to most crises. A Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) program is an innovative, community-based approach to improve the outcomes of these encounters.

In over 2,700 communities nationwide, CIT programs create connections between law enforcement, mental health providers, hospital emergency services and individuals with mental illness and their families. Through collaborative community partnerships and intensive training, CIT improves communication, identifies mental health resources for those in crisis and ensures officer and community safety.

• How long does it take to become a phlebotomist in Maine?
• Once enrolled, you must complete 40 hours of theoretical practice and 120 hours of practical clinical experience. 
• This period enables you to earn your CEUs and apply for your National Certification to become a certified phlebotomist in Maine and other states of the United States. 
• This program requires twenty hours of field draws to complete certification.