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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.
Businesses are Talking
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.
Explore Our Courses
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.
Firefighter II - Hybrid
August 11 – September 15 | 6 – 10 p.m.
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…
CPR Renewal-BLS Provider
August 13 | 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…
BLS Provider Skills Session - Respiratory Therapy Students Only
August 18 | 3 – 4 p.m.
EC Health Education 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…
BLS Provider Skills Session - Physical Therapy Assistant Students Only
August 18 | 1 – 2 p.m.
EC Health Education 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…
PALS Skills Check-off
August 18 | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
EC Emergency Service Ed Center
This is the skills check portion to complete your online PALS course. You will need to complete the online course through the AHA, this can be found at shopcpr.heart.org product number 20-3555 (Heartcode…
BLS Provider Skills Session - Respiratory Therapy Students Only
August 18 | 2 – 3 p.m.
EC Health Education 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…
BLS Provider Skills Session - Diagnostic Medical Sonography Students Only
August 19 | 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
EC Health Education 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…
BLS Provider Skills Session - Dental Assistant Students Only
August 19 | 10 – 11 a.m.
EC Health Education 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…
BLS Provider Skills Session - Radiography Students Only
August 19 | 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
EC Health Education 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…
BLS Provider Skills Session - Diagnostic Medical Sonography Students Only
August 19 | 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
EC Health Education 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…
BLS Provider Skills Session - Dental Hygiene Students Only
August 19 | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
EC Health Education 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…
BLS Provider Skills Session - Radiography Students Only
August 19 | 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
EC Health Education 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…
BLS Provider Skills Session - Surgical Technology Students Only
August 19 | 9 – 10 a.m.
EC Health Education 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…
BLS Provider Skills Session - Diagnostic Medical Sonography Students Only
August 19 | 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
EC Health Education 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…
BLS Provider Skills Session - Radiography Students Only
August 19 | 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
EC Health Education 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…
ACLS Skills Check-off
August 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…
CPR Renewal-BLS Provider
August 23 | 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…
RN Refresher-Skills
August 25, 2025 – August 7, 2026
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-Theory
August 25, 2025 – August 7, 2026
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-Clinical
August 25, 2025 – August 7, 2026
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…
CPR-BLS Provider
August 25 | 12 – 4:30 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…
AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
August 27 | 8 a.m. – 1 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…
CPR-BLS Provider
August 28 | 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…
96 hr. Firefighter I
September 2 – November 18
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…
Fire Officer I
September 3 – November 12 | 6 – 10 p.m.
EC Emergency Service Ed Center
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…
BLS Provider Skills Session
September 5 | 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…
CPR-BLS Provider
September 11 | 9 a.m. – 1:30 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
September 12 | 1 – 2 p.m.
River Falls South Education 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…
FTO Basic
September 15 – 17 | 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
EC Emergency Service Ed Center
This course will meet your FTO-developmental needs no matter what field-training program your agency uses. This course focuses on how to teach, coach, document, problem-solve and evaluate performance;…
Blue Test - Candidate Physical Ability Test
September 17 – October 1 | 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…
CPR Renewal-BLS Provider
September 18 | 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…
ACLS Skills Check-off
September 24 | 10 a.m. – 3 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…
Green Test - Candidate Physical Ability Test
September 24 – October 8 | 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…
Entry Level Driver/Operator
September 25 – October 11
Altoona Fire Department
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…
CPR-BLS Provider
September 27 | 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…
CPR Renewal-BLS Provider
September 30 | 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…
RN/EMS Skills
October 2 – 23 | 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
EC Emergency Service Ed Center
This is a 16-hour course to train RNs on the proper use of EMS equipment and EMS operations at an EMR/EMT level while working in a prehospital environment for an EMS/Fire dept. This is not a RN to EMT…
BLS Provider Skills Session
October 7 | 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…
ACLS Skills Check-off
October 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…
AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
October 14 | 12 – 5 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…
CPR Renewal-BLS Provider
October 18 | 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
October 23 | 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…
NRP Essential Skills
October 23 | 8 – 10 a.m.
EC Health 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
October 30 | 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…
AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
November 18 | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
River Falls North Education 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…
PALS Skills Check-off
December 5 | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
EC Emergency Service Ed Center
This is the skills check portion to complete your online PALS course. You will need to complete the online course through the AHA, this can be found at shopcpr.heart.org product number 20-3555 (Heartcode…
AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
December 11 | 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…
NRP Essential Skills
December 18 | 3 – 5 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…
Local Anesthesia Certification for the Registered Dental Hygienist
January 5 – 17
EC Health Education Center
Today’s dental professionals must be knowledgeable in all aspects of the hygiene profession including local anesthetic administration to provide pain and anxiety management for the dental patient. …
Nitrous Oxide Sedation for Dental Professionals - Certificate Course
January 17 – 24
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…
Emergency Medical Responder Refresher
January 24 & 25 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Eagle Point Township Fire Dept
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…
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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