Find courses to support your physical, mental, and emotional well-being or equip yourself with the skills and training needed to support others facing a crisis.

Health professionals can explore career pathways in Healthcare Interpreting, while dental professionals can earn CEUs required to maintain their state licensure.

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Upcoming Courses and Training

Mind and Body Courses

Reclaim control over your daily life. Discover strategies for shedding the burden of too many decisions by optimizing your routine, organizing your day and week for success. Learn the art of handling tasks promptly by eliminating or postponing actions. We'll also explore the power of single-tasking to increase your focus and productivity. Say goodbye to decision fatigue and welcome a more streamlined, efficient, and less stressful way of approaching your day.
#36750, Online Live, 12/11, Wednesday, 11 AM-12 PM Instructor: Mary Okon
#65540, Online Live, 2/12, Wednesday, 5-6 PM Instructor: Mary Okon
Want to have fun burning off all those extra holiday calories? Consistent cardio exercise is beneficial all year long, especially over the holidays. This 45min mini series will include a variety of dance moves designed to fire up your metabolism, while maintaining flexibility, mobility and cardio health. Debbie Knuth is a veteran instructor of dance fitness. Her teaching style is perfect for all levels.
#67807, Online, 1/2-1/30, Thursday, Students will receive a video every week. Instructor: Deb Knuth
Discover the grace and strength of ballet combined with the fluidity of modern dance in this foundational class. Designed for beginners and those looking to refine their skills, you’ll learn essential modern ballet-inspired movements while building a solid understanding of body alignment and conditioning. We will also emphasize the powerful connection between mind and body, helping you move with intention and awareness.
#67761, Truax-Main Building, 2/4-3/11, Tuesday, 6-7:45 PM Instructor: Jakari Walker
Are you looking for ways to make fitness fun in the convenience of your home? Each week you'll have access to a 45 min video that includes fun fitness routines to music that will keep you physically fit and core strong. Plus you can use the video as often as you like throughout the week! You'll also have the opportunity to connect with your instructor regarding questions you might have or modifications you might need along the way.
#65300, Online, 2/5-3/5, Wednesday, Students will receive a video every week. Instructor: Deb Knuth
#67741, Online, 3/19-4/16, Wednesday, Students will receive a video every week. Instructor: Deb Knuth
#65226, Online, 4/23-5/21, Wednesday, Students will receive a video every week. Instructor: Deb Knuth
The Mat Pilates course will focus on increasing core strength and improving posture, balance, coordination, flexibility, and breath awareness. Pilates, part of the mind-body series of fitness, is a non-impact series of exercises and will include modifications to adapt movements to various fitness levels.
#67736, Truax-Health Building, 2/5-3/12, Wednesday, 6-7 pm Instructor: Kara Vogel
This combination classroom and movement class will introduce the 8 limbs of yoga. Students will participate in yoga poses, breathing techniques and guided meditation practices used in the 8 limbs. This class will help students understand the yoga tradition and history and help them move, breathe, relax and focus to improve their own quality of life.
#65484, Truax-Protective Services, 2/20-3/13, Thursday, 6:30-8:30 PM Instructor: Stephanie Robey
In this 4 week course, participants will learn major characteristics of each of the 7 main chakras as well as practice asanas (yoga poses) on the mat to align with each one. Learn how to use other elements in daily life to balance each chakra as well.
#65448, Truax-Protective Services, 3/19-4/9, Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 PM Instructor: Stephanie Robey
Weightlifting is a form of strength training with positive physiological outcomes on muscles, connective tissues, and bones. This class will use a combination of Olympic and Power Weightlifting techniques to develop barbell skill and strength. Strength training is one way we can improve the durability and vitality of our body, reduce the risk of disease, and improve mind-body wellness. 

*Students taking this class will need to purchase a student semester membership to the Madison College Fitness Center, unless you are also taking degree credit classes. Cost of semester membership is $30. Students will be able to use the Fitness Center outside of class time during normal business hours.
#67745, Truax-Main Building, 3/26-4/30, Wednesday, Instructor: Kara Vogel
In this 1-hour Work-Life Balance Audit class, we’ll explore how to create a more harmonious balance between your professional and personal life. If you often feel overwhelmed or stretched too thin between work and life commitments, this course is perfect for you. By the end of the session, you'll have a clearer understanding of where your time and energy are going and gain practical tools to prioritize what matters most, allowing you to achieve a healthier, more fulfilling work-life balance.
#67667, Online Live, 4/16, Wednesday, 5-6 PM Instructor: Mary Okon
Exercise is beneficial for all ages, but especially as we age. This class will include a variety of gentle yoga, basic Pilates, and core based exercises designed to maintain flexibility, alleviate stiff joints, and build core strength.
Future offerings posted here
Join us for a transformative journey over four weeks, where we'll explore the art of mindful eating tailored specifically for weight loss. Each session we’ll dive into an essential topic of mindful eating, so you can cultivate a deeper connection with your body and food, paving the way for sustainable weight loss and overall well-being. This is an interactive group coaching course, your participation in class discussions is an essential part of your success! Let’s make mindful eating a simple and easy part of your life!
Future offerings posted here

Nursing Home Administrator Program

This class is the first of two courses (4 components total) required to be able to sit for the Nursing Home Administrator Exam in the state of Wisconsin. This first section is 24 hours of effort and covers Care & Services, as well as the LTC Environment and Quality components. Workload is broken down into 4 weeks, in which two chapters are covered per week. In the first 2 weeks you will learn about the Care team and how those services are provided to seniors. In the second 2 weeks you will learn about the importance of measuring and improving quality in LTC, as well as the factors that make up the LTC Environment.
#67660 Online, 3/3-3/30 Instructor: Mike Jones (Click on the title to apply)
This class is the second of two courses (4 components total) required to be able to sit for the Nursing Home Administrator Exam in the state of Wisconsin. This second section is 24 hours of effort that covers valuable knowledge of LTC Leadership, the Strategies they employ, as well as how the overall operation of a LTC works. Workload is broken down into 4 weeks, in which two chapters are covered per week. In the first 2 weeks the you will learn about common LTC leadership Structure, and their responsibilities. In the second 2 weeks you will learn about the importance of efficiently operating a Skilled Nursing Facility.
#67661, Online, 3/31-4/27, Instructor: Mike Jones

Mental Health First Aid Training

This course is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including ADHD), and eating disorders.
Future offerings will be posted here.
This Mental Health First Aid course is appropriate for anyone 18 years and older who wants to learn how to help an adult who may be experiencing a mental health related crisis or problem. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, psychosis, and addictions. Course participants come from a variety of backgrounds and play various roles in the community.
Future offerings will be posted here.

Health and Dental Professional Development Courses

Basic Life Support Provider CPR is designed to provide a wide variety of healthcare professionals the ability to recognize several life-threatening emergencies, provide CPR, use an AED, and relieve choking in a safe, timely and effective manner. Instructor is bilingual, spanish speakers are welcome to attend.
#36366, Truax-Protective Services, 12/3, Tuesday, 5-10 PM Instructor: Frank Loyo
This course allows you to complete the educational training required by the Wisconsin Board of Dentistry in order to administer nitrous oxide/oxygen inhalation analgesia. Whether beginning or refining your skills in nitrous oxide administration, this practical continuing dental education course will give you the capacity to reduce patient anxiety and fears in your dental office. Eligible members of the dental team include dentists, dental therapists and dental hygienists. Course includes 5 hours of self-paced online work and reading followed by 7 hours in clinic, with supervised clinical experience using fail-safe anesthesia equipment capable of positive pressure respiration. Students are require to read Handbook of Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen Sedation, 4th edition by Clark and Brunick, prior to entering clinic, as part of the 12-hour course load. Course participants need to show evidence of current licensure and CPR certification, and will be required to give and receive nitrous oxide.
#67131, Truax-Health Building, 2/8, Saturday, 8 AM-4 PM Instructor: Lisa Bahr
This course prepares the dental hygienist to use diode lasers safely and effectively to treat periodontal disease in dental patients with Laser Bacterial Reduction and Laser Assisted Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy. Course will cover laser history, basic laser safety, physics, clinical applications and procedures in the dental office. Students will apply dental laser soft tissue procedures on a porcine jaw in a lab setting, and learn safety guidelines for performing the role of Laser Safety Officer in a dental office setting.
#67039, Truax-Health Building, 5/3, Saturday, 8 AM-12 PM Instructor: Barb DeBoer
This course is intended for healthcare professionals or interpreters working with Spanish-speaking patients but is open to anyone. It focuses on medical technical language in both English and Spanish. Students gain increased familiarity with medical terminology will be presented according to body systems, clinical specialties, and sub specialties. The student will master both vocabulary and knowledge for a wide number of medical settings.
#66943, Goodman South Campus, 3/24-5/12, Monday, 6-8:30 PM Instructor: Adriana Soto
This course covers the American Heart Association course content for Adult First Aid; Adult/Child CPR With Mask; Adult/Child AED Optional: Environmental Emergencies; and Infant CPR With Mask.
#67185, Truax-Protective Services, 3/22, Saturday, 9 AM-2 PM Instructor: Frank Loyo
#67708, Truax-Protective Services, 5/17, Saturday, 9 AM-2 PM Instructor: Frank Loyo
STOP THE BLEED is a national initiative launched by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the American College of Surgeons. The course is designed to equip participants with life-saving skills to help control severe bleeding in the crucial moments before professional medical help arrives. This hands-on training covers basic techniques like applying pressure, wound packing, and the use of tourniquets, all of which have been proven to save lives in trauma situations. This course is open to the public, and no prior medical experience is required.
#67659, Truax-Protective Services, 4/19, Saturday, 9 AM-1 PM Instructor: Frank Loyo
This six hour course is designed to provide an opportunity for dental hygienists to renew both hard and soft tissue landmarks and injection techniques
#67145, Truax-Health Building, 4/26, Saturday, 8 AM-2 PM Instructor: Lisa Bahr

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