There are still a few openings available for LincolnHealth’s summer-fall Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) class. The application deadline has been extended to July 22.

The 10-week training begins Aug. 11 and runs until Oct. 15. The class is offered at no cost to the student, and accepted students can apply to ‘to earn while they learn’ through LincolnHealth’s apprenticeship program.

Once trained, CNAs work directly with patients and residents to provide assistance with activities of daily living and basic needs. Many of the program’s graduates are currently working at LincolnHealth, providing care at the hospital or in assisted living, long-term care, skilled rehabilitation and memory care facilities.

The CNA program runs Tuesday through Thursday for 10 weeks. Classroom sessions are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and clinical training days run from 6:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. All Maine CDC safety guidance due to COVID-19 will be followed to ensure a safe learning environment.

To request an application or to learn more, please call the LincolnHealth Education Department at 563-4540 or email cna@lchcare.org