The Mental Health Support Specialist (MHSS) course is a 40-hour, participation-based training required for those providing residential and daily living support services to individuals with mental illness in Maine. It covers topics such as understanding mental health and mental illness, trauma-informed care, substance use disorders, recovery and community inclusion, ethical standards, health and wellness, and […]

As part of the “36-Month Renewal Process”, and to keep your DSP certification active, all staff must attend a 1-hour Live Rights class every three years, along with additional online modules assigned by your agency, CDS Administrator.

The Certified Residential Medication Administration (CRMA) course is a 40-hour training designed for unlicensed workers who wish to work in a variety of assisted living settings. Successful completion of this course satisfies Departmental training requirements for workers who wish to pass medications in certain assisted housing programs. CRMA is taught by a licensed RN. Class […]