Health and Dental Professional Development Courses
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.
#66091, Goodman South Campus, 2/2-3/23, Monday, 6-8:30 PM Instructor: Adriana Soto
An introductory workshop on trauma-informed care for professionals in human services, education, and healthcare. Participants will explore how trauma impacts individuals and organizations, learn the six core principles of trauma-informed care, and practice strategies to create supportive, resilient environments.
#67343, Online Live, 2/26-3/19, Thursday, 3:30-5:30 PM Instructor: Amanda Coorough
This American Heart Association course provides essential training for individuals with limited or no medical background. Participants will learn Adult and Child CPR, AED use, Infant CPR, and choking relief techniques for all ages. The course also covers first aid fundamentals for the most common emergencies—teaching participants how to recognize critical situations, call for assistance, and perform effective lifesaving interventions. Ideal for workplace safety, community preparedness, and personal confidence in emergency response.
Estos cursos serán impartidos en español
#66181, Truax Protective Services Building, 3/21, Saturday, 9 AM-2 PM Instructor: Frank Loyo
#67129, Truax Protective Services Building, 5/2, Saturday, 9 AM-2 PM Instructor: Frank Loyo
These Courses will be taught in English
#66167, Truax Protective Services Building, 2/7, Saturday, 9 AM-2 PM Instructor: Frank Loyo
#67177, Truax Protective Services Building, 4/18, Saturday, 9 AM-2 PM Instructor: Frank Loyo
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.
#66113, Truax - Health Building, 3/7, Saturday, 8 AM-12 PM Instructor: Barb DeBoer
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.
#66129, Truax - Health Building, 3/7, Saturday, 8 AM-4 PM Instructor: Eric Ewing and Adina Ness
This six hour course is designed to provide an opportunity for dental hygienists to renew both hard and soft tissue landmarks and injection techniques
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Delve into the specialized realm of sports massage, with a focus on managing and treating common soft tissue injuries that are prevalent among athletes and regular sports participants. The course combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications, providing a comprehensive understanding of sports-related injury care. Course offered in partnership with Niel Asher.
Course suited for Rehabilitation Professionals, Massage and Manual Therapists, Rehabilitation Professionals,Physical Therapists, PTA's, Chiropractors, Occupational Therapists, OTA's, Athletic Trainers, Exercise and Fitness Professionals
Video Classes Presented by Robert "Bob" McAtee
This comprehensive course is presented by oncology massage instructor Maureen Abson, author of the best selling book "Healing Massage". Based on latest research, this course teaches how to work safely and effectively with clients who have cancer or cancer history. Split into two parts, the course covers both the application of general massage treatments for clients with cancer, and an introduction to Manual Lymphatic Drainage.
In order to complete the certification that comes with this course, you must be a licensed/qualified rehabilitation therapist. This may include Rehabilitation Professionals, Manual Therapists, Massage Therapists, Occupational Therapists, OTA's, Trigger Point Therapists, Physical Therapists, PTA's, Nurses. Course offered in partnership with Niel Asher.
13 online video classes presented by Maureen Abson
Embark on a comprehensive journey through the world of healing massage with this expertly crafted diploma course, led by Maureen Abson, the renowned author of "Healing Massage." With over 10 hours of engaging video tutorials, this course brings the text to life, offering a unique learning experience for both novice and seasoned massage therapists.
Blending Eastern and Western perspectives on health, wellness, and the human body, the Healing Massage course delves into 40 medical conditions, meticulously outlining contraindications for massage and providing step-by-step massage therapy protocols tailored to each condition.
Designed as a detailed guide and reference for massage and manual therapists at all skill levels, this course is sure to enhance your understanding and practice of healing massage techniques. Course offered in partnership with Niel Asher.
8 hrs of online video classes presented by Maureen Abson
Trigger point therapy has been used for decades and is recognised as a powerful tool in healing diverse symptoms, including muscle weakness, loss of grip strength, menstrual pain, nerve and blood vessel entrapment, irritable bowel syndrome, vocal dysfunctions, dizziness, sexual dysfunction, vision problems, nasal congestion, to name but a few. This course explains how trigger points work as symptom generators that can refer pain to other parts of the body, creating a cascade of dysfunction. The text includes illustrated maps of trigger points within each region of the body along with guidance for care providers in pain management, and diagnostic and treatment protocols. The video classes cover all the main muscles showing where and how trigger points typically present. Course offered in partnership with Niel Asher.
Video classes covering all main muscle groups