Safety Fest of Pocatello

2026 will be our 17th Year! REGISTRATION IS OPEN May 12-14, 2026 Visit the Main Page for Additional Details at: cetrain.isu.edu/safetyfest/ Safety Fest of the Great Northwest Pocatello is an annual training event that offers FREE safety and health training courses to workers, supervisors, and managers of all levels. We offer this benefit to the community to provide safety and health training in an effort to help reduce fatalities, injuries, and illnesses. We focus on keeping this training free so that local small businesses with minimal or non-existent training budgets never have to suffer when it comes to safety. training. Location In-person at ISU. Classes in Building #38, ISU Rendezvous Complex, 1111 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Pocatello, ID 83209. Parking Parking around the COT/RFC Building, Lot R-08 - Download Map (PDF)

• 24 contact hours
• 1 section available

Idaho Rural Success Summit

The Idaho Rural Success Summit, held annually across Idaho's rural landscapes, is a dedicated day-and-a-half event designed by and for the thriving rural communities of Idaho. JOIN US ON MAY 13 - 14, 2026 IDAHO CENTRAL CREDIT UNION BENGAL ALUMNI CENTERPOCATELLO, IDAHO For more information or questions visit the Summit website https://ruralsummit.idaho.gov/ or contact jerry.miller@commerce.idaho.gov

• 13.75 contact hours
• 1 section available

Motor Operated Valve (MOV)

The Motor Operated Valve (MOV) Design Basis Course offers a combined classroom and laboratory educational experience dedicated to the functionality of Safety-Related Motor-Operated Valves under Design-Basis conditions. Since 2004, ISU has been able to establish and maintain a highly respected technical training program, initially focused on training US Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff. In response to utility, consultant, and vendor requests, ISU’s ESTEC is now offering this training to nuclear industry engineers and senior technicians to provide detailed understanding of the operation and function of MOVs in nuclear service. The training includes a comprehensive awareness of MOV: • design basis performance, • design basis verification and in-service testing of MOVs, • regulatory aspects of MOV maintenance and testing, • hands-on work with MOV actuators. This course is taught by industry experts who have been on the forefront of MOV engineering with the United States Department of Energy's Idaho National Laboratory. With more than 52 years combined experience in Motor Operated Valve design basis research, nuclear energy reactor operations, commercial plant licensing and NRC MOV inspection, instructors Kevin G. DeWall and Mark R. Holbrook possess the distinctive knowledge necessary to provide this comprehensive training. Location: Idaho State University ESTEC (Map - Bldg. 49) Cost: $2800.00 M-Th 8am-5pm, F 8am-12pm Registration Deadline April 30, 2026. A minimum of 12 participants are required. The MOV Design Basis Course will not be offered for less than 12 participants. Additional sessions of the MOV Design Basis Course will be determined at a later date. Live outside the U.S?--> Register Online or Call (208) 282-3372 to register by phone. International participants, please email cetrain@isu.edu with your name, mailing address, email address, and phone number. We will contact you to complete registration and make payment arrangements (Visa or MasterCard only. Please do not email any card information) Who should attend? Designed for engineers, technical professionals, and managers involved in the design, qualification, in-service testing, and analysis of Motor-Operated Valves for safety-related service in nuclear power plants. You will learn: Motor Operated Valves in Nuclear Power Plants: History and Application Valves and Actuators: Types, Usage, and Operation Theory of Design Basis Operation: Rising-Stem MOVs, Quarter-Turn MOVs, and Motor Actuators Design Basis Stem Thrust Design Basis Stem Torque Design Basis Actuator Capability MOV Laboratory – Actuator Disassembly, Assembly, and Switch Setting MOV Regulatory Requirements I.E. Bulletin 85-03 Generic Letters 89-10, 95-07, and 96-05 Periodic Verification NRC Generic Letter 96-05 Joint Owners’ Group (JOG) Program ASME OM Code – Mandatory Appendix III and Code Case OMN-1 Diagnostic Testing Overview MOV Laboratory – Test Stand Operation, Data Analysis, and Rate-of-Loading Demonstration Lessons Learned throughout the nuclear industry Parking: On campus. Passes for the week will be provided on the first day. Visitor Information: Visit Pocatello Website Instructor: Kevin DeWall Instructor: Mark Holbrook

• 40 contact hours
• 1 section available

Traversing Wilderness Physical Therapy: An Outdoor, Hands-on Course

This 2.0 CEU-approved course presents a unique opportunity for PTs who love the outdoors to learn how to use their skills in the rapidly growing field of Wilderness Physical Therapy. Using scenario-based teaching approaches onsite in the backcountry, this hands-on course will assist participants to problem-solve while developing innovative treatment approaches for people who become injured or ill in backcountry environments. This course will emphasize clinical reasoning in the wilderness environment, knowledge for specialty practice, professionalism, leadership, and patient management. The instructors are professional educators and PT clinicians who have extensive experience in austere patient care as PTs and wilderness EMTs. Completion of this course can be used for partial completion of the WPTE Wilderness PT First Responder Certification. Contact Wilderness Physical Therapy Educators at instuctor@wildernesspted.com with course questions. Prerequisite: Course participants are required to complete our 6-hour online course ‘Intro to Wilderness Physical Therapy’ prior to taking this course. PT CEUs approval: 2.0 NCAPTA. Disclaimer: This wilderness education course is designed to enhance your knowledge and skills as a value-added care provider in outdoor or wilderness settings. However, it is important to understand that providing patient care in wilderness environments carries inherent risks and challenges. While we strive to provide accurate and helpful information, this course alone does not certify individuals as wilderness medical professionals or experts. Participants should always prioritize safety and stay within scope of practice when applying techniques learned in this course in real-world wilderness scenarios. By enrolling in this module, you acknowledge and accept the risks and liability associated with providing care in wilderness environments and agree to hold the course providers faultless from any liabilities or damages resulting from your participation. Wilderness Physical Therapy Educators LLC © Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will achieve the following. 1. Identify the medical-legal and safety concerns relating to prehospital patient care in austere and wilderness environments.2. Use core knowledge and skills as a physical therapist to apply sound clinical rationale for responding to wilderness emergencies and, when necessary, assume leadership of wilderness medical scenes.3. Perform primary and secondary assessments during scenarios that are based on real backcountry emergencies.4. Demonstrate approved techniques for the backcountry management of traumatic and medical conditions.5. Understand and articulate the decision-making process for evacuation status and speed for ground and air evacuation of people who have medical problems or injuries in the backcountry.6. Improve patient functional mobility in the austere environment by improvising un-weighting and providing appropriate assistance and transport in rugged uneven terrain. Course Options Columbia, South Carolina Dates: 2:00 pm EDT Friday March 20, 2026, to 1:00 pm EDT Sunday March 22, 2026 Cost: $675.00 includes 2.0 CEUs, all course materials, park access, and a campsite. Register Online or Call (208) 282-3372 to register by phone. Location: Sesquicentennial Park, Columbia, South Carolina Course Details: Information Sheet/Flyer (PDF) (Coming Soon) REGISTRATION is now OPEN Pocatello, Idaho Dates: Friday, September 25, 2026 to Sunday, September 27, 2026 (2 pm MST Friday - 1:00 pm MST Sunday) Cost: $675. Includes all course materials, 2.0 CEUs. Completion of this course can be used for partial completion of the WPTE Wilderness PT First Responder Certification. Register Online or Call (208) 282-3372 to register by phone. Location: Mink Creek Group Site Campground, Caribou-Targhee National Forest Pocatello Visitor Information: Visit Pocatello Website Course Details: Information Sheet/Flyer (PDF) REGISTRATION is now OPEN Instructor Bio’s: Paul Beattie PhD, PT, FAPTA, WEMT Paul is a Clinical Professor Emeritus at the University of South Carolina whose goal is to develop the role of physical therapists in the wilderness environment. As a child growing up next to the Appalachian Trail, Paul developed a lifelong passion for hiking and backcountry adventure. After high school, Paul served in the 101st Airborne Division in the Viet Nam war where he was exposed to the challenges of providing medical care in challenging environments and decided on a career as a physical therapist (PT). Upon his return from overseas Paul earned a BS and MS in PT and a PhD in Exercise Science while becoming a member of the first group of PTs to become Board-Certified in Orthopedic PT. Over his 45-year career as a clinician, professor and researcher Paul has published over 150 peer-reviewed papers and has been awarded the Catherine Worthingham Fellowship from the APTA. Paul is also a Wilderness EMT and wilderness medical instructor who currently serves as a seasonal volunteer backcountry ranger at Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. Along with its other founding members, Paul is thrilled by the opportunity to share our experiences through Wilderness PT Educators. Darren Hearn, DPT, PhD, MPH, NREMT Darren is a Physical Therapist who is more at home outside than in any clinic. Growing up hunting and fishing with his brothers and father, he learned to both love and respect the outdoors. Shortly after high school, Darren attended West Point and after graduating in 2002 was soon deployed to Iraq where he gained true respect for the desert environment. In 2005, he decided to pursue a degree in Physical Therapy after receiving it himself and developing a strong interest in helping others return to and optimize performance. Not long after graduation, he found himself happy to get out of the typical clinic and return to more austere environments with the Army’s 4th Infantry Division. He trained with and then deployed with them to Afghanistan as a Brigade Combat Team PT serving over 20 remote locations in the mountains and valleys of the eastern part of the country. It was there that he found that bringing medical expertise to the most austere environments was his passion. He has continued that passion both academically and practically, volunteering with his local Search and Rescue Team, earning a PhD from UNC Chapel Hill in Human Movement Science, and most recently earning his EMT and Wilderness EMT specialty. He also continued his military service, currently serving in North Carolina at Fort Bragg. Darren understands the peace and challenge that the outdoors brings and is excited to share that with as many people as possible. Darin “DJ” Jernigan, MS, DPT, WEMT DJ has been a Physical Therapy educator at Idaho State University since 2002. He is currently the Director of Rehabilitative Programs and Department Co-Chair for Health Occupations within the College of Technology. DJ worked for Grand Teton National Park (GTNP) for 20 years as a seasonal Climbing Ranger, EMS Provider, and SAR Coordinator from 1998 to 2017. He continues to be an avid climber and mountaineer with over 35 years of experience. He has participated in hundreds of Search and Rescue missions involving technical rescue techniques on rock, snow and ice, often with the use of a helicopter. During his career as a Climbing Ranger he adapted and employed Physical Therapy techniques as an EMS provider in austere environments. He has been involved in SAR missions in Wyoming, Idaho, Colorado, Montana and Alaska. DJ has been a Physical Therapist for over 30 years and a Wilderness EMT for 25. He has been an EMS educator for GTNP assisting with yearly EMT refresher courses as an instructor. He has participated in multiple EMS and SAR related conferences in the intermountain west as a speaker and educator. Climbing Resume: Wyoming: Grand Teton National Park (many peaks/routes, too many to name).Wind River Range - Gannett Peak, Pingora, Wolf’s Head, Sharks Nose. Devils Tower California: Yosemite - El Capitan (Big Walls) Salathe’, Nose, Washingtons Column. Mt Shasta. Mt Whitney – East Buttress Alaska: Denali – West Buttress, West Rib (30 day NPS Patrol) Mexico: El Pico de Orizaba, La Malinche Utah: Zion National Park – (Big Walls) Lunar Ecstasy, Moonlight Buttress, Space Shot, Prodigal Son, Monkey Finger, Touchstone. Fisher Towers - Ancient Art. Castleton Tower – Cor Engle’s, North Chimney. Mexican Hat Washington: Mt Rainier – Disappointment Cleaver, Kautz Glacier Oregon: Mt Hood, Mt Jefferson, Three Sisters Karen Beattie, PT, RYT 500, WFR Karen is a Physical Therapist, Wilderness First Responder and a 500 Registered Yoga Teacher. Living a fitness-based lifestyle is paramount in her daily life and as a Physical Therapist she has been given the opportunity to help others with physical challenges reach their goals. As a yoga teacher she aims to inspire those along their journey with guidance on how to move from a position of strength, imparting an experience of a mindful connection with one’s breath. She considers the guidance for us to be mindful-not only on our yoga mat-but also throughout our days, to be one of the many benefits of the practice and is an essential attribute when responding to Wilderness emergencies. Karen has combined her Wilderness First responder, PT and Yoga training in various outdoor environments including volunteering as Assistant Scout Master and Venture Crew Leader for Boy Scouts of America (BSA). She served as an adult leader and Medic for several 14-day backcountry treks at Philmont Scout Ranch in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of Northern New Mexico and has assisted with instruction in Wilderness Remote First Aid Training and Wilderness Survival Training courses over the last decade. Karen serves as a seasonal Volunteer Backcountry Park Ranger (PT, wilderness first responder and yoga instructor) for park staff at Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. Karen looks forward to sharing her passion and experience through Wilderness PT Educators.

• 20 contact hours
• 1 section available

CHW Instructor Sandbox

This course is for Community Health Worker (CHW) instruction and learning. This is a Restricted Course. A Course Code is Required to Enter.

• 8 contact hours
• 2 sections available

Construction Combine

The Construction Combine has become a highly anticipated annual community event, drawing strong support from industry, educators, volunteers, and partners who come together to advance construction skills and meaningful service for local veterans. We are grateful for the strong support and shared commitment that have helped shape this important community initiative. After careful consideration and consultation with our supporting partners, Idaho State University will not be holding the Construction Combine in 2026. This planned pause allows us to step back, strengthen the program, and prepare for a successful return in 2027. Our commitment to workforce development in the construction trades remains strong, and we look forward to continuing this work together. Welcome to Construction Combine Please visit constructioncombine.org for the latest updates. Applications are open from January 2, 2025 to March 21, 2025 This is currently a “By Permission Only” course. Approval is required to be registered. Please apply on the Construction Combine Application Site. If your application is approved, you will be registered by our office. If you have any questions about the application, please contact CEWT at cetrain@isu.edu. --> Are you interested in learning basic construction skills, working with local contractors on community projects, or improving your potential to find a job? Inspired by the NFL draft, the Construction Combine allows trainees to demonstrate their skills and learn new ones. This is a great opportunity to help your community by meeting with local contractors and learning their specific construction needs. And you could possibly get hired to come work with them! On day one, trainees will be placed on a team and will participate in training sessions, covering several topics including: Framing Concrete Electrical Plumbing Drywall Flooring Siding Welding On day two, trainees will demonstrate their new skills by building sheds with area contractors. The sheds will be donated to local disabled veterans. Once the sheds are built, the trainees will have time to ask questions of the contractors who are looking for good employees they can hire. This event is one of a kind! You will learn new skills, rub shoulders with local construction industry leaders, and eat some great food. For more information or if you are interested in participating as a sponsor, please contact CEWT at cetrain@isu.edu.

Ignite Their Future - STEM Summer Workshops

Are you looking for a fun in-person STEM-related workshop for your teen or child? This is the perfect way to ignite a students passion for STEM with exciting hands-on activities. Come have them learn, build, and play! Students have the opportunity to choose from different tracks, compete for prizes, and show their families what they did at camp. Session 1: June 15-19 - SAVE THE DATE Session 2 : July 13-17 - SAVE THE DATE Location: ESTEC (Map - Bldg. 49), ISU Campus, Pocatello. Online registration will remain open until a week before the start date to allow for supplies to be on site. Please call our office at (208) 282-3372 after that time for available options. $25 early Drop-off (7:30-8:00a) and $25 Late Pickup (5:00-5:30p) are available options each week. AM camp pickup at 12:15p (After Lunch). PM Camp drop-off at 12:15p (for Lunch). Students entering the noted grade level in the fall are eligible to register for the workshops. How to Register: Parent/Guardian, begin enrollment from this page by pressing the registration tab above, then press enroll. Please create a new profile for yourself or login, enter "9999" if you do not want to share your last 4 of the SSN. On the payment selection screen, please use the “Change Attendee” option to provide the name of your child who will attend, you must press "Confirm" to complete the enrollment at checkout. Call (208) 282-3372 to register by phone. 2025 WORKSHOPS (2026 Coming Soon) No previous knowledge or experience required for our beginner workshops. Full dates and times will be listed through the registration tab above when registration is open. Workshops are still being planned, so check back soon for more details! Lunch will be provided for the morning and afternoon workshops during the lunch hour (Optional). June 2025 Workshops Description Section Hours Start Total Fee Build & Launch Rockets! (5th-9th grades) More Information 1 20 LEGO Robotics Challenge: Build, Code, Compete! (5th-8th grades) More Information 2 20 Bright Ideas: Hands-On Electronics Fun! (5th-8th grades) More Information 3 20 Radiation Detectives (5th-8th grades) More Information 4 20 The Useless Box and ESP Controllers (9th-12th grades) More Information 5 20 Emergency Medical Heroes (8th-12th grades) More Information 6 20 3D Tech for Natural History Fantasy (9th-12th grades) More Information 7 20 Journey Into Robotics (8th-12th grades) More Information 8 20 July 2025 Workshops Description Section Hours Start Total Fee Build & Launch Rockets! (5th-9th grades) More Information 11 20 Radiation Detectives (5th-8th grades) More Information 12 16 LEGO Robotics Challenge: Build, Code, Compete! (5th-8th grades) More Information 13 20 Journey Into Robotics (8th-12th grades) More Information 14 20 Emergency Medical Heroes (8th-12th grades) More Information 15 20 Bright Ideas: Hands-On Electronics Fun! (5th-8th grades) More Information 16 20 EcoEngineers: Powering the Future (6th-8th grades) More Information 17 20

Emergency Medicine Conference

OBSTETRICS WHEN SECONDS COUNT Pre-conference (Optional) Feb. 26th Advanced Burn Life Support Basic Life Support in Obstetrics (BLSO) Main Event: February 27-28, 2026 2026 Conference Information February 26, 28, 29, 2026 Idaho State University - Pond Student Union Pre-Conference -Advanced Burn Life Support $250-Basic Life Support in Obstetrics (BLSO) - $130 (Flyer)Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 - 8 hours (7:30 - 5:00) Main Conference - $50 Friday, Feb. 27th and Saturday Feb. 28th, 2026 - 16 hours Registration is Open 24 Training/Contact Hours Available View the full schedule for session descriptions. KEYNOTE SPEAKER DAVE WEBEROwner, Mountain Rescue Collective See the Full Schedule for additional details and Speaker Bios. (More Coming soon) Parking: Adjacent to the event location (Bldg. 14, 1080 S 5th Ave), lot G01. Park in the unmarked spots for Friday and Saturday. Parking Map (PDF) Visitor Information: Visit Pocatello Website For Hotel Accommodations Home2 Suites by Hilton Pocatello (208) 417-2100 (Booking Link) Hampton Inn & Suites Pocatello (208) 233-8200 (Booking Link)

Mental Health Awareness Week

Join us for this event and hear professionals speak on mental health issues in our community. Get informed about local mental health resources. Mental Illness Awareness Week is October 5 - October 10, 2025. ISU Continuing Education and Workforce Training Zoom classes (October 6-9) are free to attend. This year’s courses feature a selection of professional guest speakers from our area. On October 10th, ISU Continuing Education and Workforce will hold a Mental Health First Aid course ($20) and Best, LLC will host a full-day Mental Health Symposium for professionals. See the BEST flyer for details. Mental Health Awareness Zoom Courses (Free to Attend) Location: Zoom - Lunch and Learn Fee: Free to the Public Monday, Oct. 6, 12pm - 1pm Mind Matters: The Holistic Path to Mental Wellness w/ Dr. Kari Schultz Tuesday, Oct. 7, 12pm - 1pm Suicide Awareness and Prevention w/ Melissa Schrade Wednesday, Oct 8, 12pm - 1pm Mental Health Awareness w/ Madison Paulsen Thursday, Oct 9, 12pm - 1pm Managing Emotional Stress for Success w/ Janie Marley Mental Health First Aid Friday, Oct 10, 9am - 5:30pm Learn More and Register at: cetrain.isu.edu/mhfa Annual Mental Health Symposium (BEST, LLC) Title: Mental Health Conversations Date: October 10, 2025 • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Location: Chubbuck City Hall 6 CEUs: $60 before 9/30/2025, $70 after 9/30/2025 (See the flyer for details and registration QR code link) Speakers will be announced