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.

• 120 contact hours
• 3 sections available

Argentine Tango Dance (Social)

Continuing our introduction to Argentine Tango dance and culture, by combining basic Tango dance steps, music, and relevant Spanish language terminology. The focus will be on expressing passion through understanding the music, while expressing connection with a partner, intricate footwork, and improvisation. Appropriate for Beginner and Advanced Beginner Tango dancers. Comfortable shoes with leather soles are recommended.

• 12 contact hours
• 1 section available

Floral Design

Learn about the basics of floral design. How to incorporate color, depth and texture. What to look for when buying silk and fresh flowers and how to make your own arrangements to beautify any space. Also, students will learn how to make a boutonniere, a corsage and a small arrangement to take home. Students need to have a notebook and pen, small vase or container for floral arrangement, small branch cutters and scissors for cutting floral stems and floral tape. Silk flowers, filler, greenery, aqua foam, ribbon and wire will be provided.

AHA Heartcode BLS Provider CPR - Online Blended Learning

Heartcode BLS Provider CPR is an online blended learning course option ideal for students recertifying or with a previous CPR background. Students will be emailed a ‘key’ to access the online course. After completing the online portion, students attend a structured BLS Hands-On Session with an AHA Instructor. Students will need to present the course certificate to the instructor at the two-hour hands-on session. Hands-on Session: 2 Hours Fee: $65 (includes an online course, hands-on session with AHA instructor, and certification card) The online portion must be completed and the student will need to present the course certificate to the instructor at the two-hour hands-on session. Important Information: Students will be sent an email within 2 business days of enrollment with instructions for accessing and completing the online portion of the course. To allow time to complete the online component prior to the in-person session, the deadline for enrollment in this course is 3 business days before the in-person session. Students who withdraw from the course after the online access instructions are mailed out may only receive a refund minus the cost of the online component, which is $34. Online learning portion of class: 3 Hours, Hands-on Session: 2.5 Hours

• 5 contact hours
• 9 sections available

Mandala Rock Painting

Keep calm and relax by learning the art of mandala rocks. In this workshop, participants will learn the history and meaning behind mandala art, and apply that knowledge to their own mandala rock art. Whatever you decide, you’ll certainly enjoy this serene workshop, and share your newly-discovered art form with friends and family.

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.

• 10 contact hours
• 2 sections available

Watercolor Pencil for Beginners

For beginning learners interested in watercolor pencils. This class will demonstrate how to draw with watercolor pencils and cover several drawing techniques. The first week will introduce materials and techniques needed for this class and the remaining seven weeks will draw a variety of vegetables and fruits. Garlic Vine Columbine Creeping Oxalis Previous Next

Photography (D/SLR) Workshop

This is an opportunity to build on the basic skills of your D\SLR photography. This workshop is intended to be a hands on workshop. The skills we will be developing out in the field are Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO, Composition, Rule of Thirds, Lighting, etc.. We will work together at trying to achieve the best images possible. This is a 4 week session. You will need to bring a notebook, pen. Please dress appropriately for the weather. The first class will meet at Edson Fichter Nature Trail

Sketch with Watercolor and Ink Pen for Beginners

This class will show beginning learners a fun and easy way to paint with watercolor. The first week will introduce materials needed for this class. During the eight weeks, learners will try 8-12 projects covering items in daily life, street view, and natural landscape.

• 16 contact hours
• 1 section available