Life and Times of an Idaho Hemp Grower

During the lecture, students will learn about hemp history and the recent changes in laws/policies surrounding the cultivation of this plant. We will discuss stigma associated with the cultivation, processing and use of this plant; as well as how hemp products are made from raw materials. The instructor is a Tribally licensed grower of hemp flowers from the Fort Hall Reservation, so this will include a discussion about the differences in laws between the Tribes and the State of Idaho.

• 1.50 contact hours
• 2 sections available

Plant Walk at Cherry Springs Nature

Geoff Hogander, member of the Native Plant Society, will lead a leisurely walk through the Cherry Springs Nature Area pointing out some of the plants, their names and descriptions. This walk will be a hands-on experience of plants discussed in an earlier lecture. The trails are blacktopped and easy traveling. A restroom is available in the parking lot. Location: Cherry Springs Nature Area – South Mink Creek Road Class limit: 16

• 2 contact hours
• 1 section available

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

Wastewater Treatment Plant Tour

We will Tour the Idaho Falls Wastewater Plant. The group will be split up with 15 in each group. Maximum: 30

• 2 contact hours
• 1 section available

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
• 18 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
• 15 sections available

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

Beginning Tatting

Basic techniques of tatting including making chains, rings, picots, and weavers knots are taught as well as how to read and interpret patterns. Tatting shuttle and #20 cotton thread will be provided. Location: Senior Activity Center, Room 6 Class Limit: 10 Class Fee: $10 for materials-please bring to first class.