Healthcare and Human Services Open House

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Wednesday, May 7, 2025

3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Northwood Tech invites you to attend the Healthcare & Human Services Open House on the Superior Campus. Program instructors will be on hand to provide information on their programs, along with interactive activities to showcase some of the skills students learn in the lab and classroom. Student Services will also be on hand to answer any questions on applying and admissions. Giveaways and treats will also be available. 

Featured Programs: 

  • Early Childhood Education

  • Gerontology - Aging Services Professional

  • Human Services Associate

  • Medical Administrative Professional

  • Medical Assistant

  • Nonprofit Leadership

  • Nursing Assistant

  • Nursing

Registration is recommended but not required. 

Healthcare & Human Services Open House Registration

Superior Campus

600 N. 21st St.
Superior, WI 54880

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Express Admissions - New Richmond - May 10

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Saturday, May 10, 2025

8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Visit New Richmond Student Services to learn about different programs and scholarships, get a tour of campus, apply, complete your admissions meeting, or even register for fall classes. 

There's no appointment required, so stop in to see how we can help you take the next step! 

New Richmond

1019 S. Knowles Ave. 
New Richmond, WI 54017

 

Contact Information

Student Services

715.246.5461

Email Rhonda Austin

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Express Admissions - New Richmond - April 26

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Saturday, April 26, 2025

8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Visit New Richmond Student Services to learn about different programs and scholarships, get a tour of campus, apply, complete your admissions meeting, or even register for fall classes. 

There's no appointment required, so stop in to see how we can help you take the next step! 

New Richmond

1019 S. Knowles Ave. 
New Richmond, WI 54017

 

Contact Information

Student Services

715.246.5461

Email Rhonda Austin

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CMA CEU Conference: Resilient Care: Supporting Ourselves to Support Others - Resources

Day/Time: Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Mode: Web Conferencing via Zoom

AAMA Number: 

CEUs: 4 ACG CEUs

 

  • Session One
    • Title: Fueling Your Body for Better Health
    • Presenter: Kelsae Ruppe, RD, LD, CPT, Registered Dietitian, Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center
    • Objectives:
      • Identify the key health benefits associated with a high fiber diet.
      • Understand the daily recommended fiber intake.
      • Apply simple strategies to improve daily fiber consumption.
    • Resources
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  • Session Two
    • Title: Nourish Your Light
    • Presenter: Toussaint Stewart, Holistic Wellness Practitioner, Coach and Author, Food Access and Community Wellness Specialist at Ecolibrium 3
    • Objectives:
      • Create a simple holistic self-care regimen.
      • Be able to choose wellness practices based on somatic awareness.
      • Be able to hold themselves accountable to practicing their regimen on a daily to weekly basis.
         
    • Resources
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  • Session Three
    • Title: Code Status & Advance Care Planning: Why It All Matters
    • Presenter: Laura Martinsen, BS, CSW, Social Worker, Northwest Wisconsin Cancer Center
    • Objectives:
      • Distinguish the different types of care given for the variety of code statuses. 
      • Understand important aspects of DNR orders and bracelets.
      • Recognize key components of a health care power of attorney form.
    • Resources:
  • Session Four
    • Title: Guided Resilience: A Mindful Pause for Personal and Professional Well-Being
    • Presenter: Cami Smalley, MA, NBC-HWC, ICF-PCC, Founder, Guided Resilience
    • Objectives:
      • Complete a holistic well-being assessment, identify personal stress warning signals and understand the professional responsibility of self-care.
      • Use the Mindful Pause tool to promote mind–body self-regulation and resilience.
      • Apply positive emotions and strengths to enhance vitality, resilience, and overall well-being.
    • Resources:
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Thank you to our conference sponsors!

 

 

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Garden U - Resources

Garden U: Gardening for the Future

 

Saturday, March 15, 2025  |  8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
New Richmond Conference Center

Explore sustainable gardening practices to adapt to changing climates, from understanding zonal shifts to cultivating resilient landscapes. Learn the importance of native plants for supporting pollinators, eco-friendly approaches to pest control, and essential pruning techniques for healthier trees and shrubs. Coordinated by the St. Croix Valley Master Gardeners, this session will equip you with tools for a thriving, future-focused garden. Registration includes conference materials, lunch, and access to the vendor show.

 

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This conference is brought to you in part by St. Croix Valley Master Gardener Volunteers.

Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE)

Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE)


Date: June 16-17, 2025
Time: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Rice Lake Conference Center, Rooms 241

Course Description:
Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) is a 16-hour course that was developed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, (NHTSA) to address the gap in training between Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) and the Drug Evaluation and Classification (DEC) training. This course will cover: SFST skills refresher. Advanced sobriety tests. Common drugs of abuse. Driving while impaired by drugs. How drugs affect the human body. Observable effects drug combinations. Medical conditions that mimic drug impairment. Pre & post arrest procedures and a legal update with pertinent case law relating to OWI and drugged driving cases. Officers looking for a SFST review and a better understanding on drugs that impair driving are highly encouraged to take this course.

Prerequisites:
Must be NHTSA certified in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST).

 

Northwood Technical College
Conference Center
1900 College Drive
Rice Lake, WI  54868

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Course Fee

Free

Registration 

Email Registration Form to Stephanie Bohl (rlpdsab@ricelakegov.org) to register. 
 

 

 

Occupational Therapy Assistant Preview Day

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Wednesday, March 5

9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Occupational Therapy Assisting is a rapidly growing career field with opportunities in healthcare settings around the world. Northwood Tech invites high school students to our Occupational Therapy Assistant Preview Day at the Health Education Center in Shell Lake! 

Discover what it takes to become and OTA! This exciting event will allow you to:

  • Tour our state-of-the-art OTA training space

  • Participate in fun, hands-on activities that showcase the skills used by OTAs

  • Enjoy a complimentary lunch

  • Hear firsthand from practicing occupational therapy professionals about their experiences in the field

Inspire your future in healthcare! Join us for OTA Preview Day and learn how you can make a difference in people's lives. 

Space is limited, so if you are interested, register now! 

Registration

Health Education Center

505 Pine Ridge Drive 
Shell Lake, WI 54871

 

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Express Admissions - New Richmond - May 3

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Saturday, May 3, 2025

8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Visit New Richmond Student Services to learn about different programs and scholarships, get a tour of campus, apply, complete your admissions meeting, or even register for fall classes. 

There's no appointment required, so stop in to see how we can help you take the next step! 

New Richmond

1019 S. Knowles Ave. 
New Richmond, WI 54017

 

Contact Information

Student Services

715.246.5461

Email Rhonda Austin

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