Continuing Education

This class provides certification (and recertification) for health care professionals who respond to cardiovascular and respiratory emergencies. Proper CPR skills, the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), relieving foreign body airway obstructions, and using a bag-mask will be presented. The cost of the certification card is included in the course fee. No refunds will be provided after the day prior to class. 

This class is a must for anyone working in the food service industry. Safe food handling practices from start to finish are covered. Completing the course qualifies you to take the Illinois Food Service Sanitation Certification exam, which is administered at the end of the class session. After passing the exam, the State of Illinois will assess a $35 certification fee. The certificate is good for five years. Students are required to pick up the class textbook in C2150 before class. The cost of the textbook is included in the cost of the class. Attendance is mandatory. The cost of the class is $185. Register online anytime.

Our forklift operators training class is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills needed for safe industrial lift truck operation. The class includes lecture, discussion, video presentation and hands-on training. After successful completion of a written exam and a driving skills class, students will receive a certificate of completion. The training allows students to participate in on-site testing, which must be administered by an employer. Students must be at least age 18 to register. The cost of the class is $149. Register online anytime. 

Our open enrollment OSHA & Safety Training classes cover a variety of health and safety training and OSHA compliance topics.

Forklift Operation Safety Train-the-Trainer

OSHA defines a powered industrial truck as a “mobile, power-propelled truck used to carry, push, lift, stack, or tier material.” Manual operated pallet movers, earthmoving and agricultural equipment is not covered by this regulation. Our additional class will review the Powered Industrial Truck Training Standard and include the requirements for an in-house training program.

This class will cover the classroom requirements for forklift operations including inspection and material handling. Also included is training for employees receiving or shipping hazardous materials DOT 49 CFR hazardous materials table, packaging of materials, shipping papers and other documentation. This class will end with demonstrations on the cleanup of minor chemical spills of battery acid, oils and fuels used in powered industrial trucks. The cost of the class is $149. 

Be a Safety Trainer

This course will cover how to develop and deliver safety training through the use of videos, presentations, computer-based resources and handouts. Participants should bring a laptop and flash drive to class. The cost of the class is $149. 

Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices Training

This course is directed to qualified and unqualified persons working on or near electrically energized equipment where there is a possibility of electrical shock. This training is required on an annual basis and covers: OSHA Subpart S Electrical standard and NFPA’s 70E Arc Flash requirements, including required personal protective equipment, the development of energy control procedures (Lock Out 29 CFR 1910.147), and required annual inspection. The cost of the class is $149.

10-Hour Construction Industry Training for Non-Construction Workers

This class is designed for maintenance employees, supervisors and safety personnel who may oversee contractors or construction projects. Participants will learn the basic provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) in the Construction Industry. Topics include the multi-employer citation process, how to conduct worksite inspections, working and walking surfaces including ladders and scaffolds, hazardous materials, fall protection, electrical safety, and material handling. Participants will earn the OSHA 10-Hour Construction Industry certification card upon completion of the class. The cost of the class is $299. 

DOT HAZ MAT Training

The Department of Transportation requires training for employees receiving or shipping hazardous materials. This training includes new changes in the 49 CFR hazardous materials table, packaging of materials, shipping papers and other documentation, and recognizing potential hazardous conditions when receiving packages. Participants are encouraged to bring a list of products they ship or receive and samples of shipping papers. A review of the Emergency Response Guidebook will also be included. The cost of the class is $149.

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) training

The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) sets regulations for generators and handlers of waste generated in the United States. Based on the authority granted by the RCRA Subtitle C, the EPA developed regulations for cradle-to-grave management of hazardous waste. Persons who produce hazardous waste must receive this training. The cost of the class is $149. Register online anytime.

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