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Continuing education is what keeps the brave men and women of the emergency medical services, fire, law enforcement, traffic safety, and health occupations at their best. CVTC’s Workforce Solutions & Continuing Education team is proud to offer a wide range of specialized training focused on the specific skills required to ensure they can do their job at maximum strength and ability.
We offer expertise, either on-site at your location or hosted by CVTC, including but not limited to the following areas:
- American Heart Association
- AHA Heartsaver
- BLS Provider
- CPR Renewal
- ACLS
- Dental
- Nitrous Oxide Sedation
- Local Anesthesia
- EFDA (Expanded Functions Dental Assistant)
- Healthcare
- RN Refresher Skills
- Clinical Assistant
- Nursing Assistant
- Mammography Certificate
- Lab Assistant
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Part of CVTC's mission is to foster the growth and success of our local workforce. Explore our affordable, high quality emergency and health courses designed to teach you the skills and knowledge you need to thrive in your career.
Fire & Emerg Svcs Instructor 1
January 6 – February 17 | 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.
EC Emergency Service Ed Center
Methods of teaching fire service subjects on the in-service and technical college level through an analysis of objectives, approaches, methods of presentation, testing and materials. The student will…
Fire Officer I
January 7 – March 18 | 6 – 10 p.m.
Boyd-Edson-Delmar Fire Dept.
The fire officer course prepares officers and those looking for promotion to function effectively in a management position. This course will prepare officers for the exams to become certified fire officers…
CPR-BLS Provider
January 8 | 12 – 4:30 p.m.
Chippewa Falls Campus
This course is designed for persons requiring knowledge in resuscitation techniques for infant, child, and adult age categories. Students will learn proper patient and airway positioning, mouth-to-mouth…
PALS Provider
January 9 & 10 | 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
EC Emergency Service Ed Center
The Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) course is designed to provide healthcare professionals with information needed to recognize infants and children at risk for cardiopulmonary events and provide…
ACLS Skills Check-off
January 10 | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
EC Emergency Service Ed Center
This is the skills check portion to complete your online ACLS course. You will need to complete the online course through the AHA, this can be found at shopcpr.heart.org product number 20-3554 (Heartcode…
CPR Renewal-BLS Provider
January 14 | 9 – 11:30 a.m.
Menomonie Campus
This course will refresh your knowledge in the Basic Life Support (Health Care Provider) American Heart Association current standards. At the completion of this course, students will obtain a new BLS CPR…
AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
January 14 | 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Menomonie Campus
This course is designed for the working adult. If you are a CVTC degree or certificate-seeking student, this course does not satisfy those requirements. This American Heart Association course includes…
EMT Refresher - Hybrid
January 15 – March 1
Cornell Ambulance
A 40-hour course that provides updated training to licensed EMT-Basics.
CPR-BLS Provider - Dental Assistant Students Only
January 16 | 12 – 4:30 p.m.
EC Health Education Center
This course is designed for persons requiring knowledge in resuscitation techniques for infant, child, and adult age categories. Students will learn proper patient and airway positioning, mouth-to-mouth…
CPR-BLS Provider
January 18 | 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
EC Emergency Service Ed Center
This course is designed for persons requiring knowledge in resuscitation techniques for infant, child, and adult age categories. Students will learn proper patient and airway positioning, mouth-to-mouth…
Nitrous Oxide Sedation for Dental Professionals - Certificate Course
January 18 – 25
EC Health Education Center
This hands-on course focuses on preparing dentists and hygienists for the safe, effective administration of nitrous oxide inhalation sedation for clinical practice. Completion of this certificate…
Massage Techniques: NMT/PNF
January 20 – 22 | 5 – 7 p.m.
EC Business Education Center
Learn effective techniques to improve muscle function, reduce pain, and enhance patient outcomes for common issues that present in your massage therapy practice. Advance your skills in PNF and NMT.
Fire Inspector
January 23 – March 13 | 6 – 10 p.m.
EC Emergency Service Ed Center
Fire Inspector is the requirement for the Wisconsin State Minimum Fire Inspector Training Program. It covers the following areas: Roles and responsibilities of the fire inspector;oral and written communications;…
BLS Provider Skills Session
January 24 | 9 – 10 a.m.
EC Emergency Service Ed Center
This course is the hands-on skills check off portion of the AHA HeartCode BLS which must be successfully completed on the AHA website prior to class. Proof of completion of the online AHA BLS class must…
RN Refresher-Clinical
January 27 – December 12
Eau Claire Clinical
This course, the third and final of the series, consists of completing 100 clinical hours at a CVTC affiliated clinical partner site. The clinical experience is coordinated by the CVTC Clinical Coordinator…
Instructor Development
January 27 – 30 | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
EC Emergency Service Ed Center
This course prepares law enforcement professionals to teach basic criminal justice courses. This four day course provides training in the theory of adult education, construction of learning plans, student…
RN Refresher-Theory
January 27 – December 12
Online
This theory course provides a content overview and update of nursing for Registered Nurses who are preparing to return to practice after an absence. The course is online, self-paced, and primarily composed…
RN Refresher-Skills
January 27 – December 12
Online
This course, the second of the series, utilizes a hybrid format of self-paced online skills review including but not limited to videos and skills check-offs. After completing a minimum of 25 independent…
96 hr. Firefighter I
January 28 – April 3
EC Emergency Service Ed Center
This 96-hour course combines Entry Level Firefighter Part I & II and Firefighter I. All basic Firefighting Skills, including a live burn, will be covered. Upon completion of this course and Hazardous…
96 hr. Firefighter I
January 28 – April 5
Thorp Volunteer Fire Dept., EC Emergency Service Ed Center
This 96-hour course combines Entry Level Firefighter Part I & II and Firefighter I. All basic Firefighting Skills, including a live burn, will be covered. Upon completion of this course and Hazardous…
CPR Renewal-BLS Provider
January 28 | 5:30 – 8 p.m.
EC Emergency Service Ed Center
This course will refresh your knowledge in the Basic Life Support (Health Care Provider) American Heart Association current standards. At the completion of this course, students will obtain a new BLS CPR…
96 hr. Firefighter I
January 28 – April 19
River Falls South Education Center
This 96-hour course combines Entry Level Firefighter Part I & II and Firefighter I. All basic Firefighting Skills, including a live burn, will be covered. Upon completion of this course and Hazardous…
HazMat Awareness Refresher - Public Works
February 3 | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Ellsworth - Pierce County Emergency Management
The awareness level refresher falls under 2 governing bodies and has similar content. HAZMAT falls under NFPA 472 and HAZWOPER is OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120. This course is 4 hours in length. Awareness level…
Confined Space Rescue
February 4 – 13 | 6 – 10 p.m.
EC Emergency Service Ed Center
This course is designed for emergency service personnel who are tasked with confined space rescue in areas such as tanks, manholes, silos, sumps, storage vessels, etc. The course will cover current best…
BLS Provider Skills Session
February 6 | 5 – 6 p.m.
EC Emergency Service Ed Center
This course is the hands-on skills check off portion of the AHA HeartCode BLS which must be successfully completed on the AHA website prior to class. Proof of completion of the online AHA BLS class must…
HazMat Awareness Refresher - Public Works
February 10 | 12 – 4 p.m.
Ellsworth - Pierce County Emergency Management
The awareness level refresher falls under 2 governing bodies and has similar content. HAZMAT falls under NFPA 472 and HAZWOPER is OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120. This course is 4 hours in length. Awareness level…
HazMat Awareness Refresher - Public Works
February 12 | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Ellsworth - Pierce County Emergency Management
The awareness level refresher falls under 2 governing bodies and has similar content. HAZMAT falls under NFPA 472 and HAZWOPER is OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120. This course is 4 hours in length. Awareness level…
Firefighter II
February 12 – April 15
Durand City Fire Department, EC Emergency Service Ed Center
This 42-hour Firefighter II course meets the requirements for NFPA 1001-Firefighter II. It involves classroom and hands-on training in advanced firefighting skills. After successful completion of the course…
AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
February 13 | 5 – 10 p.m.
EC Manufacturing Ed Center
This course is designed for the working adult. If you are a CVTC degree or certificate-seeking student, this course does not satisfy those requirements. This American Heart Association course includes…
CPR Renewal-BLS Provider
February 15 | 9 – 11:30 a.m.
EC Emergency Service Ed Center
This course will refresh your knowledge in the Basic Life Support (Health Care Provider) American Heart Association current standards. At the completion of this course, students will obtain a new BLS CPR…
CPR-BLS Provider
February 20 | 12 – 4:30 p.m.
EC Emergency Service Ed Center
This course is designed for persons requiring knowledge in resuscitation techniques for infant, child, and adult age categories. Students will learn proper patient and airway positioning, mouth-to-mouth…
ACLS Skills Check-off
February 21 | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
EC Emergency Service Ed Center
This is the skills check portion to complete your online ACLS course. You will need to complete the online course through the AHA, this can be found at shopcpr.heart.org product number 20-3554 (Heartcode…
Emergency Medical Responder Refresher
February 22 & 23 | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cornell Ambulance
The Emergency Medical Responder (also referred to as First Responder) is an EMS provider that often is the first trained person on the scene to provide care prior to the arrival of an ambulance. This course…
CPR Renewal-BLS Provider
February 25 | 1 – 3:30 p.m.
Chippewa Falls Campus
This course will refresh your knowledge in the Basic Life Support (Health Care Provider) American Heart Association current standards. At the completion of this course, students will obtain a new BLS CPR…
Firefighter I
March 3 – 17
EC Emergency Service Ed Center
This course is the administration of the practical portion of the state certification for Firefighter I. The students will complete the hands-on application of Firefighter I practical skills. Prerequisite:…
AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
March 5 | 12 – 5 p.m.
Chippewa Falls Campus
This course is designed for the working adult. If you are a CVTC degree or certificate-seeking student, this course does not satisfy those requirements. This American Heart Association course includes…
Pursuit
March 24 | 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
EC Emergency Service Ed Center
This biennium's curriculum will include both classroom and practical skills training. The 2023- 2025 pursuit biennial update will consist of the following components: Introduction: Review…
Pursuit
March 24 | 1 – 5 p.m.
EC Emergency Service Ed Center
This biennium's curriculum will include both classroom and practical skills training. The 2023- 2025 pursuit biennial update will consist of the following components: Introduction: Review…
Pursuit
March 28 | 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
EC Emergency Service Ed Center
This biennium's curriculum will include both classroom and practical skills training. The 2023- 2025 pursuit biennial update will consist of the following components: Introduction: Review…
Pursuit
March 28 | 1 – 5 p.m.
EC Emergency Service Ed Center
This biennium's curriculum will include both classroom and practical skills training. The 2023- 2025 pursuit biennial update will consist of the following components: Introduction: Review…
Pursuit
April 7 | 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
EC Emergency Service Ed Center
This biennium's curriculum will include both classroom and practical skills training. The 2023- 2025 pursuit biennial update will consist of the following components: Introduction: Review…
Pursuit
April 7 | 1 – 5 p.m.
EC Emergency Service Ed Center
This biennium's curriculum will include both classroom and practical skills training. The 2023- 2025 pursuit biennial update will consist of the following components: Introduction: Review…
Blue Test - Candidate Physical Ability Test
April 7 – 21 | 7 – 8 p.m.
EC Emergency Service Ed Center
BLUE TEST. The Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) is the national standard in the fire service for physical entry exams. Chippewa Valley Technical College's (CVTC) Regional Fire Department Hiring…
Haz Mat Ops
April 10 – May 8 | 6 – 10 p.m.
River Falls South Education Center
This is a training requirement for Firefighter I & II. First responders at the operational level are part of the initial response to a hazardous substance release for the purpose of protecting people,…
Instr Trng, Handgun and Rifle
April 14 – 23 | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
EC Emergency Service Ed Center
This 64-hour course, taught by a Master Instructor Trainer, prepares the instructor candidate for certification as a Firearms Instructor as set forth by the LESB. An instructor candidate must have completed…
Green Test - Candidate Physical Ability Test
April 17 – 28 | 7 – 8 p.m.
EC Emergency Service Ed Center
GREEN TEST. The Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) is the national standard in the fire service for physical entry exams. Chippewa Valley Technical College's (CVTC) Regional Fire Department Hiring…
AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
April 21 | 5 – 10 p.m.
EC Manufacturing Ed Center
This course is designed for the working adult. If you are a CVTC degree or certificate-seeking student, this course does not satisfy those requirements. This American Heart Association course includes…
AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
May 16 | 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Neillsville Campus
This course is designed for the working adult. If you are a CVTC degree or certificate-seeking student, this course does not satisfy those requirements. This American Heart Association course includes…
Meet Our Business Developers
CVTC serves an 11-county district. We have campuses located in Chippewa Falls, Eau Claire, Menomonie, Neillsville, and River Falls. Depending on your training needs, we can come to your organization or host you at ours.
Claire Lindstrom
Claire serves Eau Claire, Buffalo, and Pepin counties.
Contact Claire
715-579-5207 // clindstrom6@cvtc.edu
Ken Pearson
Ken serves Chippewa, Taylor, Clark, Trempealeau, and Jackson counties.
Contact Ken
715-738-3852 // kpearson11@cvtc.edu
Melissa Wilson
Melissa serves St. Croix, Pierce, and Dunn counties.
Contact Melissa
715-426-8244 // mwilson65@cvtc.edu
Dan Lytle
Dan is the Director of Economic Development & Regional Campus Management.
Contact Dan
715-233-5341 // dlytle@cvtc.edu
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