Nursing is the largest health care profession in the United States, providing limitless and rewarding career opportunities for men and women. The Associate Degree in Nursing at KVCC prepares students to care for individuals and families, helping them attain, maintain, or recover optimal health and functioning.

The Associate Degree Nursing Program The Nursing Program prepares women and men for entry-level positions in the nursing profession. Successful completion of the ADN program of study qualifies graduates to receive an Associate in Science Degree in Nursing (ADN). The ADN qualifies the graduate for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) and application for state licensure as a registered nurse (RN) in the state of Maine. The program is approved by the Maine State Board of Nursing (MSBN) and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

The program of study combines general education and nursing studies in the classroom with selected laboratory, simulation, and clinical experiences in providing nursing care to patients in a variety of health care settings.

The Associate Degree Nursing Programs, both generic and LPN to ADN, at Kennebec Valley Community College (Main Campus) in Fairfield, Maine is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Degree Nursing Programs, both generic and LPN to RN, is Continuing Accreditation.

Strong businesses are the lifeblood of any healthy economy. Entrepreneurs and employees with a solid understanding of business principles, digital technology, and interpersonal (soft) skills are more successful now than ever. Our Business Administration program will allow you to develop your creativity and talents in leadership, marketing, management, human resources, accounting, and technology.

The Business Administration program provides a solid foundation of principles designed to prepare individuals for the business world. The program offers practical, marketable skills while also developing an understanding of business theory. The curriculum is perfectly designed to enhance one’s skills to enter or advance within his/her career or for the individual who is interested in exploring his/her entrepreneurial spirit. Besides providing training for employment, the program prepares students to continue their education at a four-year college or university. Transfer agreements with several colleges and universities ensure that graduates can transfer, as an advanced student, into a four-year program.

As important members of a medical team, medical coding and billing professionals acquire a diverse set of skills and knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy, as well as proficiency in medical coding and billing software. This is a great career path for those interested in staying connected to the healthcare industry. Medical and billing coding professionals process and code health insurance claims, manage patient bills, and track quality assessments. They work behind-the-scenes to help maintain the accuracy and integrity of the billing functions of healthcare providers.

Medical Coding is a certificate program that prepares students for the rapidly expanding field of medical coding and focuses on developing an understanding of the language of medicine and the ability to apply it to professional coding standards. ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT coding concepts and guidelines are taught in this course. Instruction concentrates on the areas of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, pharmacology, and clinical classification systems. Coders are required to abstract medical documentation from a patient›s chart and correlate the diagnosis and procedures performed into numerical code numbers. This is done in all healthcare facilities. The student gains knowledge and practice in computer software programs such as encoders and electronic medical records systems, which allows students to have real world, hands-on application of medical practice.

The Respiratory Therapy program prepares students to become qualified members of the respiratory care profession. Throughout the program, students are provided with the opportunity to acquire knowledge, skills, and behaviors required to evaluate, treat, and manage patients with respiratory diseases and other cardiopulmonary disorders. In addition to performing respiratory care procedures, students gain skills in clinical decision-making and patient education. Students are guided in the development of the ethical practice necessary to enter the allied health workforce.

The goal of the Respiratory Therapy program at KVCC is to prepare graduates with demonstrated competence in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains of respiratory care practice as performed by registered respiratory therapists (RRTs).

Please note, classes and lab sessions are held in person at MaineGeneral Medical Center in Augusta, ME

The Phlebotomy certificate includes coursework designed to provide the necessary skills and knowledge to be eligible to take the ASCP PBT, American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification Phlebotomy Technician Exam. This certificate also provides additional foundational general education coursework applicable and transferable to other degree programs.

A Phlebotomy Technician is an integral member of the allied health care team whose primary function is the collection of blood samples. They need to assure quality and adhere to patient safety practices in order to facilitate strict professional behavior and standards of practice for phlebotomists.

Many healthcare professionals often start working as a phlebotomist and are exposed to different healthcare areas, allowing them to find the right fit. Phlebotomy entails a fairly short training period and are in high demand. There are often multiple opportunities available for graduates, including different types of healthcare settings, shifts and patient volumes.

Medical Assistants are one of the most versatile healthcare professionals. They are crossed trained to perform both clinical and administrative tasks within provider practices and various hospital settings. The Medical Assistant works alongside the provider gathering and maintaining comprehensive and accurate electronic health records. The medical assistant will provide direct patient care and education, obtain and perform diagnostic tests, and assist with a variety of in-office clinical procedures.

The Medical Assisting program includes clinical and administrative experiences that are  competency-based. During the final semester, students will work clinically alongside a provider in his/her practice as well as perform administrative tasks. A Medical Assistant will have direct  patient care, provide patient education, obtain, and test biological specimens, perform ECG’s and assist the provider in minor office surgeries. Administrative management skills include the understanding of legal and ethical issues, confidentiality, billing and coding, scheduling appointments, referrals, and insurance claims processing.