Meet Dawn Mitchell, RN Professional Registered Nurse. She is a dedicated healthcare professional driven by her passion for making a positive impact in people's lives. With extensive experience in nursing, she has held various roles, starting as a compassionate staff nurse. Progressing to unit manager, she utilized her organizational and leadership skills to ensure patient safety and satisfaction. Transitioning to education, Dawn found fulfillment as a staff educator, blending her love for patient care with teaching. Now, as a certified nursing instructor at UTC, she is grateful for the opportunity to inspire the next generation of healthcare providers.
Health Occupations - Certified Nursing Assistant
About the Program
The CNA program at UTC is where your compassion becomes the cornerstone of a life-altering career – a gateway to the heartbeat of healthcare and the thriving pulse of community wellness.
People in the medical profession are crucial players in the tapestry of saving lives and keeping communities healthy. As a CNA, you're more than a medical professional; you're a guardian of well-being, ensuring that every life you touch not only heals but flourishes.
Picture yourself as the driving force behind the scenes, providing essential care that not only transforms individual lives but becomes the catalyst for a community's resilience. Your journey in the CNA program is a narrative of empathy, skill, and dedication, where you don't just learn medical techniques – you become a beacon of health, keeping the community thriving.
Join us in shaping a future where your passion for caring becomes the cornerstone of a career that transcends the clinical, breathing life into the very heart of communities. Ready to be the compass guiding well-being in your community?
#CNACompass #CommunityWellness #HealthcareHeartbeat
Dawn Mitchell, RN, BSN
High School Credit Embedded
Dual Enrollment/College Credit Opportunities
College Credits Possible: 9+
Students will have the opportunity to receive college credit in Medical Terminology while enrolled in this program. (Must fill out enrollment form to receive credits)
Classes offered through EMCC.
Math for Nurses (seniors only)
Anatomy and Physiology I & II
Professional Certification Opportunities
CNA – Certified Nursing Assistant- State of Maine Certification-must complete all requirements to be able to take state exam -include all clinical hours. Students must meet all contracted facility immunization requirements to be eligible to attend clinical.
CRMA – Certified Residential Medication Aide -State of Maine Certification- must complete medication passes for 3 residents Students must meet all contracted facility immunization requirements to be eligible to attend clinical.
PSS – Personal Support Specialist- State of Maine Certification
CPR/AED – American Heart Association
Memberships
SkillsUSA, National Technical Honor Society, professional orgs
Occupations in This Field
Anesthesiologist Assistant
Certified Nursing Assistant
Clinical Medical Assistant
Data Entry Coordinator
Dental Assistant/Hygienist
Dental Lab Technician
EMT/Paramedic
Home Health Aide
Licensed Practical Nurse
Massage Therapist
Orthotist/Prosthetist
Pharmacist/Pharmacy Technician
Physical Therapist/Assistant
Radiologic Technician
Registered Nurse
Respiratory Therapist
Surgical Technician
Athletic Trainer
Audiologist
Chiropractor
Dentist
Dietician
Exercise Physiologist
Nurse Practitioner
Occupational Therapist
Optometrist
Physician (MD/DO)
Physician’s Assistant
Psychologist
Recreation Therapist
Social Worker
Speech Language Pathologist