New Communities, Inc.

Safety Care Recertification One-Day In-Person (NCI only) Skowhegan Training Center
2026-05-06 08:30 - 15:00, 2026-06-08 08:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Skowhegan Training Center, 52 High Street, Skowhegan, ME, 04976
This is a one-day, in-person Safety Care Recertification class for DSPs and MHRTs who are currently certified and need to renew their certificate. The class safely trains people in the basics of applied behavioral analysis principles such as challenging behavior, identification of antecedents and consequences, and differential reinforcement as methods for preventing or minimizing behavioral crises.

Diabetes Certification Remote
2026-05-06 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-05-19 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-05-21 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-06-01 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-06-16 07:30 - 09:00
This remote, RN instructor-led course includes information required to be taught annually by an RN to direct care workers, according to Maine regulations governing the licensing and functioning of assisted housing programs, including:

Dietary requirements
Anti-Diabetic Oral medications – inclusive of adverse reactions and interventions, hyper and hypo glycemic reactions
Insulin storage
Insulin injection techniques and site rotation (video demonstration)
Treatment and prevention of insulin reaction including signs/symptoms
Foot care
Lab testing, urine testing and blood glucose monitoring, and
Standard Precautions

This course includes diabetes information for direct care professionals and must be combined with a CRMA certificate if the individual will be administering insulin. Students will receive a one-year Diabetes Certificate at the completion of the course. Diabetes skills such as insulin administration are taught via video but live skills are not practiced.
After registration and payment confirmation, you will receive an email with information about accessing the class, including a Zoom link.
Materials needed for class:

Diabetes Overview (student should review prior to class, printing is optional)
Printed: Diabetes quiz and sign-in sheet
Pen

Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA) (Biddeford)
2026-05-07 08:30 - 16:00 | Biddeford Training Center, 25 Amherst Street, Biddeford, ME, 04005, United States
This class is scheduled for May 7,8,11,12 and 14 at the Biddeford Training Center.
5-day course in-person from 8:30 – 4:00pm.
Teaches the skills needed for safe medication administration and covers State of Maine regulations, common medications and side effects, and basic anatomy and physiology.
Participants may choose to add supervised Medication Administration provided by an RN and needed to obtain the certification. If you are not an NCI employee and will use an alternate RN, you may opt out of the NCI supervised medication pass during the registration process. The class fee without the medication pass is $325.

American Heart Association CPR-First Aid-AED In-Person (Gardiner Training Center)
2026-05-07 09:00 - 13:00 | Gardiner Training Center, 13 Plaisted Street, Gardiner, ME, 04345, United States
A video-based, instructor-led course that teaches students critical skills to respond to and manage an emergency in the first few minutes before emergency medical services arrive. The instructor observes student practice and guides students’ learning of skills.

Safety Care Initial Two-Day In-Person (NCI ID Employees only) Skowhegan Training Center
2026-05-13 08:30 - 17:00 | Skowhegan Training Center, 52 High Street, Skowhegan, ME, 04976
This class is scheduled for May 13,14, 2026.
This is a two-day, in-person class for New Communities ID employees only.
Safety-Care safely trains people in the basics of applied behavioral analysis principles such as challenging behavior, identification of antecedents and consequences, and differential reinforcement as methods for preventing or minimizing behavioral crises.

Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA) (Gardiner)
2026-05-18 08:30 - 16:00 | Gardiner Training Center, 13 Plaisted Street, Gardiner, ME, 04345, United States
This class is scheduled for May 18,19,20,22 and 26 at the Gardiner Training Center.
5-day course in-person from 8:30 – 4:00pm.
Teaches the skills needed for safe medication administration and covers State of Maine regulations, common medications and side effects, and basic anatomy and physiology.
Participants may choose to add supervised Medication Administration provided by an RN and needed to obtain the certification. If you are not an NCI employee and will use an alternate RN, you may opt out of the NCI supervised medication pass during the registration process. The class fee without the medication pass is $325.

Medication Administration Policies and Practices Remote (NCI only)
2026-05-19 08:00 - 09:30, 2026-06-16 09:00 - 10:30
This remote, RN instructor-led class reviews New Communities’ medication administration policies and practices and is a required annual training for CRMAs.
After registration confirmation, you will receive an email with information about accessing the class, including a Zoom link to the remote class.
Materials needed for class:

Printed: How to Administer Medications
Printed: Medication Administration Common Errors

Direct Support Professional (DSP) Remote
2026-05-20 08:30 - 15:00
This class is scheduled for May 20,21, 2026.
Two-day instructor led course needed to complete the DSP certificate. Instruction covers all material required to be taught live by the Maine standard in a participatory, interactive environment.
$320 – remote class and online classes; and tracking & reporting (for NCI employees only)
$100 – remote class only
After registration and payment confirmation, you will receive an email with information about accessing the class, including a Zoom link.

Individual Rights and Choice (Remote)
2026-05-21 08:30 - 11:00, 2026-06-26 08:30 - 11:00
A live, remote class that fulfills the refresher course for DSPs needed 36 months after an individual receives their DSP certificate. The course will review the rights of individuals with intellectual disabilities and how to facilitate choice for individuals supported.

Safety Care Initial One-Day In-Person (NCI MH & ID (Venture House) Employees only) Gardiner Training Center
2026-05-28 08:30 - 17:00 | Gardiner Training Center, 13 Plaisted Street, Gardiner, ME, 04345, United States
This is a one-day, in-person class for New Communities MH & ID (Venture House) employees only.
Safety-Care safely trains people in the basics of applied behavioral analysis principles such as challenging behavior, identification of antecedents and consequences, and differential reinforcement as methods for preventing or minimizing behavioral crises.

Safety Care Initial Two-Day In-Person (NCI ID Employees only) Gardiner Training Center
2026-05-28 08:30 - 17:00 | Gardiner Training Center, 13 Plaisted Street, Gardiner, ME, 04345, United States
This class is scheduled for May 28,29, 2026.
This is a two-day, in-person class for New Communities ID employees only.
Safety-Care safely trains people in the basics of applied behavioral analysis principles such as challenging behavior, identification of antecedents and consequences, and differential reinforcement as methods for preventing or minimizing behavioral crises.

Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA) Recertification Hybrid (Norway)
2026-06-01 08:30 - 12:30 | Oxford Training Center (The Waypoint Training Center), 143 Pottle Road, Oxford, ME, 04270, United States
This class is scheduled for June 1,2, 2026.
This RN led, two-day course for certified CRMAs renewing their certificate includes one day of remote review and study via Zoom, followed by an in-person exam on the second day. CRMAs who do not work for New Communities (NCI) may choose to attend only the exam day.
Two Day Option: Exam plus study group $150 (NCI employees must take the Two Day Option)
One Day Option: Exam only $95
Day 1 June 1, 2026 – remote, instructor-led study group, 8:30am-12:30pm
Day 2 June 2, 2026 – in-person exam, 8:30am-1:00pm
After registration and payment confirmation, you will receive an email with information about accessing the class, including a Zoom link for the remote study day.

Materials needed for class:

CRMAs must bring their current CRMA certificates to the live day for verification. Certificates may not be more than 30 days past expiration.
The Fortitier Study Guide and other required class materials can be downloaded for printing here: CRMA Recertification Packet.
Paper, pen/pencil, and highlighter for activities and notes.
A face mask is optional on the live second day.

Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA) Recertification Hybrid (Skowhegan Training Center)
2026-06-01 08:30 - 12:30 | Skowhegan Training Center, 52 High Street, Skowhegan, ME, 04976

Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA) (Skowhegan)
2026-06-03 08:30 - 16:00 | Skowhegan Training Center, 52 High Street, Skowhegan, ME, 04976
This class is scheduled for June 3,4,5,10 and 12 at the Skowhegan Training Center.
5-day course in-person from 8:30 – 4:00pm.
Teaches the skills needed for safe medication administration and covers State of Maine regulations, common medications and side effects, and basic anatomy and physiology.
Participants may choose to add supervised Medication Administration provided by an RN and needed to obtain the certification. If you are not an NCI employee and will use an alternate RN, you may opt out of the NCI supervised medication pass during the registration process. The class fee without the medication pass is $325.

American Heart Association CPR-First Aid-AED In-Person (Norway)
2026-06-03 09:00 - 13:00 | Norway Training Center (Marston Street), 16 Marston Street, Norway, ME, 04268, United States

Safety Care Recertification One-Day In-Person (NCI only) Hampden Meadows
2026-06-04 09:00 - 13:30, 2026-06-11 09:00 - 13:30 | Hampden Meadows, 1282 Kennebec Road, Hampden, ME, 04444
This is a one-day, in-person Safety Care Recertification class for MHRTs who are currently certified and need to renew their certificate. The class safely trains people in the basics of applied behavioral analysis principles such as challenging behavior, identification of antecedents and consequences, and differential reinforcement as methods for preventing or minimizing behavioral crises.

Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA) (Norway)
2026-06-08 08:30 - 16:00 | Oxford Training Center (The Waypoint Training Center), 143 Pottle Road, Oxford, ME, 04270, United States
This class is scheduled for June 8,9,11,15 and 17 at the Progress Center Training Center.
5-day course in-person from 8:30 – 4:00pm.
Teaches the skills needed for safe medication administration and covers State of Maine regulations, common medications and side effects, and basic anatomy and physiology.
Participants may choose to add supervised Medication Administration provided by an RN and needed to obtain the certification. If you are not an NCI employee and will use an alternate RN, you may opt out of the NCI supervised medication pass during the registration process. The class fee without the medication pass is $325.

Safety Care Recertification One-Day In-Person (NCI only) Marston Street Training Center
2026-06-10 08:30 - 15:00 | Norway Training Center (Marston Street), 16 Marston Street, Norway, ME, 04268, United States

Safety Care Initial One-Day In-Person (NCI ID and MH Employees only) Norway
2026-06-12 08:30 - 17:00 | Norway Training Center (Marston Street), 16 Marston Street, Norway, ME, 04268, United States
This is a one-day, in-person class for New Communities ID & MH Norway employees only.
Safety-Care safely trains people in the basics of applied behavioral analysis principles such as challenging behavior, identification of antecedents and consequences, and differential reinforcement as methods for preventing or minimizing behavioral crises.

MHSS Remote
2026-06-15 09:00 - 16:30
MHSS Remote June 15,17,18,22,24, 2026
The Mental Health Support Specialist course is one of several requirements needed to complete the Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician certification. The course provides the basic knowledge and skills needed to support individuals with mental health diagnoses to live as independently as possible, at home and in the community. Learners will have the opportunity to gain a greater understanding of their professional role and how to assist individuals with mental health challenges with daily activities.
After registration and payment confirmation, you will receive an email with information about accessing the class, including a Zoom link.

Safety Care Initial One-Day In-Person (NCI MH Employees only) Hampden Meadows
2026-06-16 09:00 - 17:00 | Hampden Meadows, 1282 Kennebec Road, Hampden, ME, 04444
This is a one-day, in-person class for New Communities MH employees only.
Safety-Care safely trains people in the basics of applied behavioral analysis principles such as challenging behavior, identification of antecedents and consequences, and differential reinforcement as methods for preventing or minimizing behavioral crises.

Direct Support Professional (DSP) Remote
2026-06-25 08:30 - 15:00
This class is scheduled for June 25,26, 2026.
Two-day instructor led course needed to complete the DSP certificate. Instruction covers all material required to be taught live by the Maine standard in a participatory, interactive environment.
$320 – remote class and online classes; and tracking & reporting (for NCI employees only)
$100 – remote class only
After registration and payment confirmation, you will receive an email with information about accessing the class, including a Zoom link.
