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, August 6, 2026, Professional Development Center Building
Thursday, August 20, 2026, Professional Development Center Building
Thursday, September 3, 2026, Professional Development Center Building
Thursday, September 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.
October 5, 2026 to December 16, 2026, 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.
October 19, 2026 to December 18, 2026, 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.
September 21-29, 2026, Idaho Healthcare Institute