State-Approved CNA Programs in Maine [2023]

Have you been thinking about beginning a career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Maine and now want to find out how to start? If so, read on.

Requirements to Become a CNA in Maine

To work as a CNA in Maine, you will need to complete a state-approved training program. Your curriculum will contain a combination of lectures and clinics focusing on such areas as observation, reporting, and documentation, and patients' mental and physical needs.

You will need to submit to criminal background check at your school.

After completing the required training, you will need to pass the state's CNA certification exam.

Completion of an approved CNA training program, clearing a criminal background check, and passing the state's CNA certification exam will add you to the list of Certified Nursing Assistants on Maine's Nurse Aide Registry.

State-Approved CNA Programs in Maine

Maine is a great place to begin a career as a CNA, as there are many terrific nursing schools offering CNA programs in the state. The top facilities in Maine include:

1. Auburn Adult Education

   77 Harris St, Auburn, ME 04210 (207) 333-6661

2. Augusta Adult & Community Education

   33 Union St #2, Augusta, ME 04330 (207) 626-2470

3. Eastern Maine Community College

   354 Hogan Rd, Bangor, ME 04401 (207) 974-4600

4. Penobscot Job Corps Center

   1375 Union St, Bangor, ME 04401 (207) 990-3000

5. United Technologies Center (UTC)

   200 Hogan Rd, Bangor, ME 04401 942-5296

6. Waldo County Technical Center

   1022 Waterville Rd, Belfast, ME 04915 (207) 342-5231

7. Biddeford Adult Education

   18 Maplewood Ave, Biddeford, ME 04005 (207) 282-3883

8. Washington County Community College (WCCC)

   1 College Dr, Calais, ME 04619 (207) 454-1012

9. Lake Region & Fryeburg Area Adult Education

   1437 Poland Spring Rd, Casco, ME 04015 (207) 627-4291

10. Central Lincoln County Adult Education

    767 Main St # 1A, Damariscotta, ME 04543 (207) 563-2811

11. Tri-County Technical Center

    14 Abbott Hill Rd, Dexter, ME 04930 (207) 924-7670

12. Piscataquis Valley Adult Education

    50 Mayo St, Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426 (207) 564-6525

13. Ellsworth Adult Education

    248 State St #1, Ellsworth, ME 04605 (207) 664-7110

14. Hancock County Technical Center

    112 Boggy Brook Rd, Ellsworth, ME 04605 (207) 667-9729

15. Franklin County Adult Education

    129 Seamon Rd Suite A, Farmington, ME 04938 (207) 778-3460

16. MSAD 11 Gardiner Area Adult & Community Education

    40 W Hill Rd, Gardiner, ME 04345 (207) 582-3774

17. Gray-New Gloucester Adult & Community Education

    10 Libby Hill Rd, Gray, ME 04039 (207) 657-9612

18. Maine College of Health Professions

    70 Middle St, Lewiston, ME 04240 (207) 795-2840

19. Loring Job Corps Center

    36 Montana Rd, Limestone, ME 04750 (207) 328-4710

20. Northern Penobscot Tech Region III

    35 W Broadway, Lincoln, ME 04457 (207) 794-3004

21. Spruce Mountain Adult Education

    9 Cedar St, Livermore Falls, ME 04254 (207) 897-6406

22. School of Applied Tech - Region 9

    377 River Rd, Mexico, ME 04257 (207) 364-3764

23. Maine Medical Center

    22 Bramhall St, Portland, ME 04102 (207) 662-0111

24. Portland Adult Education

    14 Locust St, Portland, ME 04101 (207) 874-8155

25. The Cedars

    630 Ocean Ave, Portland, ME 04103 (207) 221-7000

26. University of Southern Maine

    96 Falmouth St, Portland, ME 04103 (800) 800-4876

27. Mid-Coast School of Technology

    1 Main St, Rockland, ME 04841 (207) 594-2161

28. Holbrook At Piper Shores

    15 Piper Rd, Scarborough, ME 04074 (207) 883-8700

29. Scarborough Learning Center

    272 US-1, Scarborough, ME 04074 (207) 883-4356

30. Oxford Hills Adult Education

    256 Main St, South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 743-8842

31. Merrymeeting Adult Education

    35 Republic Ave, Topsham, ME 04086 (207) 729-7323

32. MSAD 52 Adult & Community Education

    486 Turner Center Rd, Turner, ME 04282 (207) 225-1010

33. Helping Hands

    32 College Ave #104, Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 872-9075

34. York Adult Education

    30 Organug Rd, York, ME 03909 (207) 363-7922

CNA Job Outlook and Salary in Maine

There is currently a shortage of CNAs in Maine. Overall employment of CNAs in the state is projected to grow by 1.7% from 2018 to 2028. If you choose to become a CNA in Maine, you can expect a median salary of $31,369 per year.

Take a look at the CNA employment and salary situation in different metro areas in Maine below to get a detailed picture.

Maine Nurse Aide Registry

If you have any questions on how to get, verify, renew and reinstate a CNA certification in Maine or transfer it to another state, you can contact the Maine Department of Health & Human Services, Division of Licensing & Certification at: