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 and Dietary Manager Training, while dental professionals can earn CEUs required to maintain their state licensure.

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Upcoming Courses and Training

Mind and Body Courses

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.
#64067, Online, 5/3-5/24, Wednesday, Students will receive a video every week.
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.
#12000, Truax-Protective Services, 5/28-7/2, Tuesday, 6-7 PM
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.
#11983, Truax-Protective Services Center, 6/3-6/24, Monday, 6-8 PM
A strong core is beneficial for all ages, especially as we age. This class will include a variety of strength based yoga, Pilates, and core exercises designed to build muscle tone, bone density, core strength and balance. Debbie Knuth is a veteran fitness instructor whose teaching style is perfect for all levels, but especially students looking for a mindful class with options for modifications as well as challenges.
#11975, Online, 6/4-6/25, Tuesday, Students will receive a video every week.
#11976, Online, 7/9-7/30, Tuesday, Students will receive a video every week.
#11977, Online, 8/6-8/27, Tuesday, Students will receive a video every week.
This course is designed for individuals at the beginning of their journey to personal awareness. Participants will leave with a foundational understanding of their unique qualities, emotional intelligence, and practical tools to show up as their best selves in various aspects of life. No prior experience is necessary—just an open mind and a curiosity to explore oneself.
#11994, Online Live, 6/4-6/23, Tuesday, 5-6 PM
In this 8-week group life coaching course, participants will embark on a journey to identify, understand, and overcome daily frustrations that hinder personal and professional well-being. Through a combination of personalized coaching and practical exercises, individuals will gain insights into the sources of their frustrations and develop effective strategies for managing and eliminating them. Weekly sessions will cover topics such as stress management, time optimization, and effective communication skills to empower participants in navigating challenges with resilience. By the end of the course, participants will have the tools and mindset to create a more harmonious and fulfilling daily life.
#12001, Online Live, 6/6-7/25, Thursday, 1-2 PM
Unlock the secrets to embracing a more joyful and empowered life through the art of positive self-talk. In this transformative group coaching session, learn effective techniques to foster a mindset that speaks to you with kindness and encouragement. Discover the power of crafting a new narrative that transforms your perspective, allowing you to navigate life with resilience and grace. Join us for this empowering journey, equipped with valuable tools to nurture self-compassion and cultivate a positive internal dialogue. Say goodbye to self-criticism and embrace the uplifting practice of positive self-talk for a more fulfilling and confident life.
#12027, Online Live, 7/3, Wednesday, 5-6 PM
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.
#11984, Truax-Protective Services Center, 7/15-8/5, Monday, 6-8 PM
Discover the art of practicing gratitude in our 60-minute group coaching session, where you'll learn to invite abundance into your present life. Through practical exercises and discussions, explore how cultivating gratitude can create a positive shift. Join our supportive community, share insights, and depart with actionable techniques to infuse gratitude into your daily routine, ushering in abundance and positivity into your current life.
#12029, Online Live, 7/31, Wednesday, 5-6 PM
Strong arms and abs are beneficial for all ages, especially as we age. This class will include a variety of strength based exercises designed to build muscle tone, bone density, and core strength. No exercise equipment needed - exercise mat required. Debbie Knuth is a veteran fitness instructor whose teaching style is perfect for all levels, but especially students looking for a mindful class with options for modifications as well as challenges.
#12030, Online, 6/4-6/25, Tuesday, Students will receive a video every week.
#12031, Online, 7/9-7/30, Tuesday, Students will receive a video every week.
#12032, Online, 8/6-8/27, Tuesday, Students will receive a video every week.

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 AD/HD), 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.
#63739, Truax-Protective Services, 4/8, Monday, 5-10 PM - In Spanish Only
#63738, Truax-Protective Services, 5/4, Saturday, 9 AM-2 PM
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.
#63907, Truax-Protective Services, 4/20, Saturday, 8 AM-5 PM
Teaches advanced life support skills for treating children and infants, including CPR, AED use, and management of respiratory emergencies, shock emergencies, and arrhythmias. Intended for healthcare providers who respond to emergencies in infants and children and for personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care and critical care units. Students are required to complete the following pre-course assessments.
#63908, Truax-Protective Services, 4/24, Wednesday, 8 AM-5 PM
This six hour course is designed to provide an opportunity for dental hygienists to renew both hard and soft tissue landmarks and injection techniques
#63579, Truax-Health Building, 4/6, Saturday, 8 AM-2 PM
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.
#62989, Truax-Health Building, 5/4, Saturday, 8 AM-12 PM
The Healthcare Interpreting (HCI) program focuses on preparing bilingual speakers of Spanish and English to become professional healthcare interpreters. The program develops high-level interpreting skills and fulfills the 40 hours of training necessary to be eligible to take the Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI) exam for national certification.
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.
#11434, Goodman South, 7/1-8/19, Monday, 6-8:30 PM

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