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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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A PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR WORKING DENTAL PROFESSIONALS
Advance your dental career with CVTC’s Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary certification. This short-term program fits your schedule, offering hands-on training to expand your skills, boost your earning potential, and take on greater responsibilities in a dental office.
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A class on "De-Escalation" for our clients was a perfect fit! The way the instructor addressed some sensitive and scary topics was impressive. In our world today, a class like this is very important. It has made us re-think how we handle ourselves in various situations!
All-Title Services, Inc.
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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.
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…
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…
NRP Essential Skills
March 14 | 4 – 6 p.m.
River Falls North Education Center
This course is the hands-on, instructor-led skills checkoff portion of the American Academy of Pediatrics – Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) which must be successfully completed on the NRP website…
CPR Renewal-BLS Provider
March 19 | 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…
CPR-BLS Provider
March 25 | 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…
BLS Provider Skills Session
March 26 | 1 – 2 p.m.
Menomonie Campus
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…
Fire Inspector Practical Exam
March 27 | 6 – 9 p.m.
EC Emergency Service Ed Center
This exam follows state guidelines for Fire Inspector I practical evaluation. At the end of the exam and successful completion of a state administered written Fire Inspector I exam, the student will be…
Certified Fire Officer I Prac
March 27 | 6 – 8 p.m.
EC Emergency Service Ed Center
This course is the administration of the practical portion of the state certification for Fire Officer I. The students will complete the hands-on application of Fire Officer I practical skills.
Entry Level Driver/Operator
March 31 – April 21
Chippewa Fire District Station 3 - Lafayette, Chippewa Fire District Station 1 - Hallie
The purpose of this course is to teach the student the safe procedures for driving fire apparatus (primarily pumping apparatus) to the emergency scene and returning to quarters. Nine standard driving maneuvers…
BLS Provider Skills Session
April 3 | 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…
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…
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…
Fire Officer I Online
April 7 – May 31
Online
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…
Haz Mat Ops
April 8 – 22 | 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.
EC Emergency Service Ed 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, MRDS Transition
April 9 | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
EC Emergency Service Ed Center
This course is for current LESB Handgun and Rifle Instructors, to meet the requirements of LESB/DOJ instructors to teach MRDS to their agency/academy once completed.
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,…
CPR Renewal-BLS Provider
April 10 | 9 – 11:30 a.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…
AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
April 12 | 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
EC Emergency Service 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…
Entry Level Driver/Operator Part 2
April 14 – 21
Chippewa Fire District Station 3 - Lafayette, Chippewa Fire District Station 1 - Hallie
This course provides the driver/operator with the knowledge and information needed to operate a fire pump in a basic mode on the fireground. The course will also train the driver/operator to pump at the…
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…
CPR-BLS Provider
April 15 | 5:30 – 10 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 Renewal Skills Check-off
April 16 | 2 – 4:30 p.m.
EC Emergency Service Ed Center
This is the renewal hands-on skills session for current ACLS providers. You will first need to complete the online course through the AHA (sold separately). This can be found at shopcpr.heart.org, product…
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…
EL Driver/Operator Aerial - Hybrid
April 21 | 4 – 10 p.m.
Bloomer Rural Fire Department
The purpose of this course is to introduce the future operator to the basic operation of the aerial apparatus they will be assigned. The student will receive basic knowledge of the types and construction…
AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
April 23 | 9 a.m. – 2 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-BLS Provider
April 24 | 1 – 5:30 p.m.
River Falls South 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…
Fire AppDriver/Op-Pumper Cert
April 28 – May 22 | 8 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Eau Claire Fire Department
This course prepares firefighters to drive and operate fire department emergency apparatus. The course presents theories of hydraulics as applied to the fire service, with emphasis on mathematics, and…
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…
Retired Handgun Qualifications
May 28 | 1 – 5 p.m.
EC Emergency Service Ed Center
HR 218 Live Fire Certification course is for former and retired law enforcement officers. The course includes classroom and 50 round live fire certification course. The course will be conducted by a DOJ…
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
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