Certified Family Home Basic Medication Awareness and Infection Control

The purpose of this course is to educate Certified Family Home (CFH) providers and substitute caregivers regarding medication safety and infection control. Participants will gain a basic understanding of medications including storing and caring for medications, six rights of medication oversight, medication side effects and warning signs, infection control, maintaining medication records and more. This course satisfies the requirements of IDAPA 16.03.19.400.05: “Each staff assisting with resident medications will have successfully completed a medication training under Section 100 of these rules.” That section states under IDAPA 16.03.19.100.03.e: “Unless a licensed practical nurse, registered nurse, physician’s assistant, or medical doctor, completion of a Department-approved medications course through an Idaho technical college.”Successful completion of this course will consist of an open-book written test with a passing rate of 80% or greater and participation in the skills demonstration and testing. (Beginning July 7, 2025 this 5 hour course will be in-person.) Successful completion of this course will consist of an open book written test with a passing rate of 80% or greater and participation in the skills demonstration and testing. Spanish course available. Please call 208-282-3372 for details.

• 5 contact hours
• 5 sections available

Assistance with Medications

Qualify yourself to assist with medications in assisted living, group home, and certified family home settings. Upon completion of the course, you will know the legal requirements for assistance with medications, be able to identify safety factors involved and know your responsibilities and restrictions when assisting with medications. Closed-book written exam and skills exam are conducted at the end of class. Begin studying the course manual* at least one week prior to the class This 8-hour course is taught in a one-day Saturday course or split between two 4 hour evenings. NOTE: These classes are fully face-to-face.

• 8 contact hours
• 17 sections available

Emergency Medical Technician - EMT (Basic)

Whether you’re starting your career in emergency medicine or expanding your expertise, this course will equip you to deliver high-quality care as an EMT-Basic. Throughout this program, you’ll gain essential skills in emergency medical care, from basic life support to advanced interventions. Our focus is on rapid assessment, decisive action, and compassionate treatment, preparing you to handle diverse medical emergencies with confidence and empathy. Upon completion, students must pass both a psychomotor skills exam and a national written exam for certification. This is an intensive course conducted over 16 weeks. Students attend 8-hours of class per week and participate in 7 Saturday Skills days. In alignment with state requirements, students are required to attend 100% of the course to complete the program successfully. Must be 18 years or older. ADDITIONAL COSTS: Textbook, blood pressure cuff and stethoscope, immunizations, drug screening test, MyClinical Exchange Account skills and written certification exams, BLS Healthcare Provider CPR training certification. NOTE: This course requires an application and interview. Background checks are a course requirement. A failed background check will prevent participation in this course. Accreditation: Idaho Emergency Medical Services Bureau, Idaho Division of Career & Technical Education Program Highlights: Prepare for immediate employment as an EMT upon program completion. Convenience: Evening and weekend course hours. Low student/instructor ratio in hands-on training Download the handout for additional requirements and costs.

• 172 contact hours
• 2 sections available

Fundamentals of Dental Assisting w/ Expanded Functions

Learn the basic concepts and skills of dental assisting including: terminology, dental charting, cavity classification, rubber dams, four-handed dentistry and suctioning through classroom, on-line and lab learning in an intensive 13-week course. ADDITIONAL COSTS INCLUDE: Scrubs, Textbook, BLS Healthcare Provider CPR Training Certification. Clinical hours may be outside normal class hours, but students will be provided clinical dates at least one month in advance. In alignment with state requirements, students are required to attend 100% of the course to complete the program successfully. Download the handout for additional requirements and costs.

• 115 contact hours
• 2 sections available

28-Day Metabolic Jumpstart

Ready to reclaim your energy, reduce cravings, and feel your best? This 28-Day Metabolic Reset is a dietitian-approved, nutrient-dense program designed to help you create sustainable habits that nourish your body and mind. Whether you’re struggling with low energy, poor digestion, brain fog, or imbalanced hormones, this program offers a practical and supportive approach to long-term wellness. In just four weeks, you’ll learn how to: Naturally balance blood sugar & eliminate cravings, Support hormonal balance, Boost brain health, memory & mental clarity, Improve digestion, Increase daily energy, Enhance quality of sleep, Decrease anxiety & mood swings.

Spanish the Silent Way

The Silent Way by Oteg Categno is used to teach languages using the color system by which students will do most of the speaking and the instructor will play the role of the tutor.

AHA BLS Provider CPR

This class teaches everything necessary to administer CPR in healthcare settings such as assessment of breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults, infants, and children with one-and-two rescuer CPR; adult and pediatric obstructed airway management; AED; and mouth-to-mouth ventilation. Approved by the American Heart Association (AHA) and taught by AHA certified instructors. This class does not offer First Aid training. If you are interested in First Aid training click here. Click here to view our blended learning BLS Provider CPR for additional date options. Note: If the course has listed Pharmacy, OTA, ISU Dental Program, EMT, or other departments it is for their departments only. Please do not register for any of these sections.

• 5 contact hours
• 23 sections available

Men's Brunch

Men, let's gather together the second Wednesday of each month for breakfast, expand our FFL friends network, try new foods and eateries, trade stories and experiences, and catch up on local happenings. We rotate to a different restaurant each month for variety. Email reminders are sent to participants each month, confirming the selected restaurant for that month. Bring your enthusiasm for good friends and good food. NOTE: You will not be able to register for this class ONLINE after the start date of this class. Please call the ISU office at 208-282-3372 and ask them to add you to the class.

• 3 contact hours
• 1 section available

Self Defense

This course combines Brazillian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, and fundamental situational awareness skills to promote easy-to-learn techniques that exploit leverage and position to enable smaller, weaker persons to escape and defend themselves. This course is adaptable to your fitness level, and is suitable both for those with no martial arts experience, or those with experience but looking to focus on the techniques and skills applicable to self-defense. The course is taught by black belts in Brazillian Jiu Jitsu. Start Date: 09/06/25 Days Taught: SHours: 3 Fee: $40Times: 9 am – 12 pm (1 session)Bldg/Rm: Colossal Fight Company: 300 N 5th Ave.

• 8 contact hours
• 1 section available