Healthcare courses - Purdue Fort Wayne Continuing Studies

Burmese for Medical Professionals

Gain foundational Burmese language and cultural knowledge to improve communication, build trust, and provide more effective care to Burmese-speaking patients and their families.

September 3-24, 2026, Doermer School of Business Bldg, Room 320

CPR/AED/First Aid

Basic Life Support is designed to teach the skills of CPR, including the use of an AED. AHA First Aid teaches skills that can be performed with minimal equipment until medical personnel arrive.

Monday, September 14, 2026, Walb Student Union Rm G21 - Enter from Crescent Ave. Look for Parking Garage 2 (P2).Walb Student Union is attached to P2.
Friday, October 30, 2026, Walb Student Union Rm G21 - Enter from Crescent Ave. Look for Parking Garage 2 (P2).Walb Student Union is attached to P2.
Monday, December 7, 2026, Walb Student Union Rm G21 - Enter from Crescent Ave. Look for Parking Garage 2 (P2).Walb Student Union is attached to P2.

Basic Life Support is designed to teach the skills of CPR, including ventilation with a barrier device, a bag-mask device, use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) and relief of foreign body airway obstruction (FBAO). Participants receive a CPR Completion Card from the American Heart Association.

Monday, October 12, 2026, Walb Student Union Rm G21 - Enter from Crescent Ave. Look for Parking Garage 2 (P2).Walb Student Union is attached to P2.
Monday, November 9, 2026, Walb Student Union Rm G21 - Enter from Crescent Ave. Look for Parking Garage 2 (P2).Walb Student Union is attached to P2.

Aging and Dementia

Dementia is one of the major causes of disability worldwide. This short course will explore topics related to understanding, living with, and working with adults with dementia, including how dementia is different from normal aging, the disease's progression, how it affects individuals and their family and caregivers/care-partners, healthcare & support options, and prevention.

October 27, 2026 to November 17, 2026, Online Course

Certified Personal Trainer

This training course provides you with the knowledge and understanding necessary to prepare for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification exam to become an effective personal trainer.