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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.
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…
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…
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…
PALS Skills Check-off
November 7 | 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
November 7 | 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…
Pursuit
November 10 | 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
EC Emergency Service Ed Center
This biennium's curriculum will include both classroom and practical skills training. Time allotted for each component will be based on the number of officers attending, instructor-student ratio, and equipment…
Pursuit
November 10 | 1 – 5 p.m.
EC Emergency Service Ed Center
This biennium's curriculum will include both classroom and practical skills training. Time allotted for each component will be based on the number of officers attending, instructor-student ratio, and equipment…
CPR Renewal-BLS Provider
November 12 | 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…
CPR-BLS Provider
November 15 | 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
November 17 | 1 – 3:30 p.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
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…
CPR-BLS Provider
November 20 | 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…
Hazardous Materials Operations
November 20 – December 16 | 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,…
BLS Provider Skills Session
November 24 | 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…
Fire Inspector
December 1, 2025 – January 29, 2026 | 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;…
PALS Skills Check-off
December 2 | 1 – 6 p.m.
Chippewa Fire District Station 1 - Hallie
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…
Retired Handgun Qualifications
December 2 | 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…
ACLS Skills Check-off
December 2 | 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Chippewa Fire District Station 1 - Hallie
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…
BLS Provider Skills Session
December 4 | 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…
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 Mfg & Engineering 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…
ACLS Skills Check-off
December 12 | 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…
Instr Trng, Physical Fitness Assessor
December 12 | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
EC Emergency Service Ed Center
This course provides the necessary training to become a LESB credentialed Physical Fitness Assessor. This person is able to conduct the Physical Readiness Test (PRT) to Law Enforcement Recruits. Pre-requisite…
CPR Renewal-BLS Provider
December 13 | 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
December 15 | 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…
CPR Renewal-BLS Provider
December 16 | 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…
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…
CPR-BLS Provider
December 19 | 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…
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. …
Instructor Development
January 5 – 8 | 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…
Emergency Medical Responder
January 5 – February 7
Cornell Ambulance
This course is based on the State of Wisconsin EMS curriculum for the emergency medical responder level. Course topics will cover BLS CPR, trauma care, medical emergencies, EMS operations. At the completion…
AEMT Refresher Online
January 12 – March 22
Online
This course is designed to meet all continuing education requirements for the State of Wisconsin advanced emergency medical technician license and NREMT-AEMT certification.
Fire Officer I Online
January 12 – March 22
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…
AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
January 15 | 12 – 5 p.m.
EC Mfg & Engineering 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…
Emergency Medical Responder Refresher
January 17 & 18 | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
New Auburn Area 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…
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 17 & 18 | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
EC Emergency Service Ed Center
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…
96 hr. Firefighter I
January 20 – March 31
Osseo Rural Fire Department
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…
BLS Provider Skills Session
January 22 | 5 – 6 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…
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…
RN Refresher-Skills
January 26 – December 11
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 26 – December 11
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…
RN Refresher-Theory
January 26 – December 11
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…
96 hr. Firefighter I
January 27 – April 11
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…
AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
February 18 | 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…
AR-15 Advanced Armorer
February 23 & 24 | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
EC Emergency Service Ed Center
Our two-day AR-15 Advanced Armorer Course is a comprehensive class with Day 1 covering firearm history and development, safety, cycle of operation, troubleshooting, components and field stripping, and…
CPR-BLS Provider
February 23 | 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
March 17 | 5 – 10 p.m.
EC Mfg & Engineering 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…
BLS Provider Skills Session
March 26 | 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…
EMT Refresher
March 28 – April 12 | 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Neillsville Fire Department
A 40-hour course that provides updated training to licensed EMT-Basics.
Instr Trng, Handgun and Rifle
April 13 – 22 | 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…
AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
April 24 | 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…
AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
May 14 | 5 – 10 p.m.
EC Mfg & Engineering 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.
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
Mary Conway
Mary serves Eau Claire, Buffalo, and Pepin counties.
Contact Mary
715-579-5207 // mconway6@cvtc.edu
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