Course Catalog
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.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Prepare yourself for employment opportunities as a nursing assistant in extended care facilities, hospitals, home health and hospice situations. This course meets the requirements for Idaho certification of nursing assistants. Clinical hours may be outside normal class hours, but students will be provided clinical dates at least one month in advance. This is a time intensive course. Please consider other commitments and use discretion before registering for the course. In alignment with state requirements, students are required to attend 100% of the course to complete the program successfully. Clinical facilities may require proof of COVID vaccinations prior to clinical rotations. CNA courses are available with several options: 12 Week–Daytime class: meets 6 hours/session; twice/week14 Week–Evening class: meets 5 hours/session; twice/week16 Week– Web Supplemented Daytime class: meets 6 hours/ skills session; meets every other week20 Week–Daytime class meets 3 hours/session; twice/week;(allows student more time for learning and skill mastery.) Note: BACKGROUND CHECK/Drug Screening ISU does not generally perform background checks or drug screening in the CNA program, except in our State Hospital South Course, where both are required. If you have a criminal history that will prevent you from passing a background check you may want to reconsider taking this course as you will not be able to work as a CNA. Please refer to the Idaho Criminal History Unit website at https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/bcu. See ‘denials.’ Once course has begun, you will be ineligible for reimbursement or transfer of course fees. If we are informed of a past crime or positive drug screen during the course, we must inform the clinical agency and allow them to decide if the student can rotate. If denied clinical, the student will be unable to finish the course. This course meets the following requirements for Idaho registration of nursing assistants: 1) 88 hours of classroom instruction (including discussion, videos, hands-on lab experiences) 2) 32 hours clinical experience in health care facilities 3) Guidance preparing for manual skills testing and written exam as required by the State of Idaho for placement on state registry. Additional costs include: Textbooks, BLS Healthcare Provider CPR training, clinical attire, clinical tools and immunizations. Clinical hours may be outside normal class hours, but student 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. Please see registration handout for more information. Accreditation: Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Idaho Board of Nursing, Idaho Division of Career Technical Education Computer requirements: A computer and hard drive with adequate memory, high-speed Internet access, up-to-date internet browser, basic Microsoft package (Word), Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - Web Supplemented
Do you want to take a CNA class but would rather take a portion of it online? This web-supplemented course reduces face-to-face time by almost half. Prepare yourself for employment opportunities as a nursing assistant in extended care facilities, hospitals, home health and hospice situations. This course meets the requirements for Idaho certification of nursing assistants. Clinical hours may be outside normal class hours, but students will be provided clinical dates at least one month in advance. This is a time intensive course. Please consider other commitments and use discretion before registering for the course. Face-to-Face dates will be provided the first day of class. Quizzes and lectures will be done online and skills will be covered during lab date. In alignment with state requirements, students are required to attend 100% of the course to complete the program successfully. Clinical facilities may require proof of COVID vaccinations prior to clinical rotations. Note: BACKGROUND CHECK/Drug Screening ISU does not generally perform background checks or drug screening in the CNA program, except in our State Hospital South Course, where both are required. If you have a criminal history that will prevent you from passing a background check you may want to reconsider taking this course as you will not be able to work as a CNA. Please refer to the Idaho Criminal History Unit website at https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/bcu. See ‘denials.’ Once course has begun, you will be ineligible for reimbursement or transfer of course fees. If we are informed of a past crime or positive drug screen during the course, we must inform the clinical agency and allow them to decide if the student can rotate. If denied clinical, the student will be unable to finish the course. This course meets the following requirements for Idaho registration of nursing assistants: 1) 88 hours of classroom instruction (including discussion, videos, hands-on lab experiences) 2) 32 hours clinical experience in health care facilities 3) Guidance preparing for manual skills testing and written exam as required by the State of Idaho for placement on state registry. Additional costs include: Textbooks, BLS Healthcare Provider CPR training, clinical attire, clinical tools and immunizations. Clinical hours may be outside normal class hours, but student 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. Please see registration handout for more information. Accreditation: Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Idaho Board of Nursing, Idaho Division of Career Technical Education Computer requirements: A computer and hard drive with adequate memory, high-speed Internet access, up-to-date internet browser, basic Microsoft package (Word), Adobe Acrobat Reader.
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.
Basic EKG Interpretation
This class covers concepts including basic heart anatomy and physiology, cardiac, conduction, rhythm interpretation, distinguishing EKG from cardiac monitoring, and practice interpreting rhythm strips! Students will complete twelve hours of online training. At the completion, an online exam is required with 80% competency to pass. This online course is self-paced. After successful registration, the student will have 90 days to access and review the course. A certificate will be generated after successful completion of course work.
CNA Manual Skills Prep
Do you need additional guidance with the manual skills portion of the nursing assistant’s role? This course includes web videos of each testable skill, a copy of all documents needed to prepare for the CNA manual skills exam, and four hours of one-on-one, face-to-face training with an Idaho-approved nursing assistant instructor. Registration Process: Once registered and paid, please contact our office to schedule a time with the instructor. Either call at (208) 282-3372 or email at cetrain@isu.edu. Intended audience: previously certified nursing assistants who allowed their CNA to lapse and need to retest; people working in settings that don’t require certification, but who perform the work of a nursing assistant; family caring for ill or disabled loved ones; students who don’t feel they mastered the skills within their course; and CNAs wishing to learn the new CNA scope of practice or wanting a review after being away from the field for a time. Course fee for ISU-CNA students is $150 Course for for Non-ISU student is $250
Effective Delegation for Healthcare
For delegation to be appropriate it is necessary to understand the Board of Nursing’s standards, use effective communication skills, and provide instruction that leads to knowledge and competence. In 2014, limits on the role of unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP), such as the CNA, were removed from the rules of the Idaho Board of Nursing, allowing nurses more freedom in delegating tasks to UAPs. This online web series is a statewide effort intended to clarify how this change will promote high-quality, patient-focused, and cost-effective care in the community environment. Presented By:State of Idaho – Board of NursingIdaho Health Care AssociationIdaho Division of CTEIdaho Department of Health and Welfare This online course is self-paced. After successful registration, the student will have 90 days to access and review the course. A certificate will be generated after successful completion of course work.
Medication Math
Newly Revised! Do you struggle with math, but need to understand it to safely prescribe or administer medication? If so, this course is for you! Concepts include conversion between systems of measurement, dimensional analysis, decimals and percentages, and applying the math to real-world scenarios. This online course is self-paced. After registration, the student will have 90 days to access and review the course.
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens
Employers! Are you tired of employee resistance to the usual, boring, inconvenient OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen presentations? Then this course is for you and your employees! This user-friendly, online-based course allows students to complete the course at their own convenience. The OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard is the focus, with current information on the three most devastating and common bloodborne pathogens. Online handouts and competency quizzes assure the student’s competency. This OSHA reviewed course is designed to meet the minimum requirements of CFR 29 1910.1930 annual education for employees. Don’t be a victim to deadly bloodborne diseases. Learn how to protect yourself by adhering to the simple rules covered in this presentation. This online series was made possible by the Susan Harwood Training Grant Program. “This material was produced under grant SH20849SH0 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.” *This class is fully online, registered participants will receive 90 days to watch, review, and complete. A certificate will be available upon completion and successful submission of course work.