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RSU 54/MSAD 54 Adult and Community Education

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Business & Skills Training

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Technical Photography

with Arend Thibodeau

Dec
10

December 10th, 2019

$20 More Info

In this workshop, we will explore aperture, shutter speed and ISO and understand why they are so crucial in creating stunning images. Manual settings on a camera can unleash a new and exciting world of creativity and can help you in creating memorable art and unique photographic statements. Learn how to take photography to a new level and leave behind the program or auto mode on your camera.

 

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Life Skills

with Jean Philpot

Free More Info

In this class, especially designed for adults with learning challenges, students will enhance everyday life skills by improving their basic reading, writing, and problem-solving proficiencies. Learners set their own individualized goals and work toward them in a safe, nurturing, and creative environment. Contact the Adult Education office for additional information.

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CRMA – Certified Residential Medication Aide

with Diane Sinclair

Nov
4

November 4th, 2019

$325 More Info

The purpose of the Certified Residential Medication Aide course is to provide training for professionals working in state certified residential care facilities. The course covers State of Maine regulations, residential facility policies, basic anatomy and physiology of the human body.

Participants will discuss common medications in the major drug classes, common side effects of medication and the individual’s response to medication side effects.

Participants will learn safe medication administration procedures, vital signs, transcribing physicians’ orders, and how to document on a MAR (Medication Administration Record).

Upon completion of this 40-hour medication course participants will be able to administer medications in accordance with Maine’s regulation.

Under the guidance of an RN Educator, each participant will be required to complete a clinical Medication Administration “medication pass” on 3 different residents to be eligible for certification.

Completed application (click here) due by Friday, October 25, 2019 

Required assessment tests taken on Nov. 4 at 3pm and Dec. 2 at 3pm.  These assessments will be held at Skowhegan Area High School, Adult Education.

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Portraiture

with Arend Thibodeau

Oct
29

October 29th, 2019

$20 More Info

You will need to bring a DSLR with a flash (on camera is fine) to class for this exciting workshop in portraiture.

We will explore studio lighting, and the various methods of setting up lighting scenarios. There will be strobes and flash units available and the class will fully participate in making their own portraits. Enter the exciting world of portraiture and learn to take your own family portraits, senior pictures or even capture images of your beloved family pet.

 

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Portraiture

with Arend Thibodeau

Dec
17

December 17th, 2019

$20 More Info

You will need to bring a DSLR with a flash (on camera is fine) to class for this exciting workshop in portraiture.

We will explore studio lighting, and the various methods of setting up lighting scenarios. There will be strobes and flash units available and the class will fully participate in making their own portraits. Enter the exciting world of portraiture and learn to take your own family portraits, senior pictures or even capture images of your beloved family pet.

 

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Tech Spot

with Lynn Perry

Free More Info

The Tech Spot is a School and Community Project located at the Renaissance Center (60 Water Street in Skowhegan). Under the supervision of an adult education instructor and other volunteer teachers, local students offer technology advice and tutoring at no charge to adults from throughout our school district. Individual and small group sessions are available by reservation or walk-in. Examples of possible help sessions include: general computer operation, preparing resumes, completing online job applications, conducting web searches, using Facebook and other social media programs, and operating Smart phones, iPads, Tablets, and PCs. Assistance is also available for creative software applications including basic iPhoto, & iMovie. Help with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel & PowerPoint) is available as well.