The "Assistance with Medication for UAP" course consists of eight (8) hours of instruction which is broken down into five (5) hours of classroom theory plus three (3) hours of manual skills practice.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, Professional Development Center Building
Thursday, December 17, 2026, Professional Development Center Building

Begin your health care career as a Certified Nursing Assistant. This course prepares you to enter the workforce as a health care professional and to take the state exams required to be placed on the Idaho Certified Nurse Aid (CNA) Registry.
January 4, 2027 to March 22, 2027, Idaho Healthcare Institute

Begin your health care career as a Certified Nursing Assistant. This course prepares you to enter the workforce as a health care professional and to take the state exams required to be placed on the Idaho Certified Nurse Aid (CNA) Registry.
January 25, 2027 to March 26, 2027, Idaho Healthcare Institute

Mental Healthcare Essentials is an introductory course designed for beginning healthcare professionals-such as Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs)-who are interested in pursuing a career in the mental healthcare field. This course provides foundational knowledge and practical skills for supporting individuals with mental health needs. Participants will explore key topics including Mental Health First Aid, common mental health disorders, psychotropic medications and their indications, the culture and environment of treatment centers, effective de-escalation techniques, and Narcan administration. By the end of the course, learners will be prepared to engage confidently and compassionately in mental healthcare settings.
December 21-29, 2026, Idaho Healthcare Institute