Central Vermont Career Center
Adult & Continuing Education
| COURSE # EMT2026F1 |
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN |
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Prepare for national licensure with this comprehensive program designed for both beginners and experienced EMRs. You will master the vital skills needed to provide basic emergency care and transportation for critical patients.
The curriculum covers airway and ventilation management, medication administration, cardiac arrest care, and trauma assessment. Grounded in NHTSA National EMS Education Standards, this course balances classroom theory with intensive hands-on labs, qualifying you for the primary credential required by all transporting EMS agencies.  |
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| ADVANCED EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN |
COURSE# AEMT2026F1 |
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This course provides certified EMTs with the advanced knowledge and invasive skills necessary to bridge the gap between basic life support and advanced pre-hospital care.
Operating under medical oversight, you will learn to utilize paramedic-level ambulance equipment, master advanced airway management and CPAP systems, establish vascular access through IV and IO placement, and safely administer critical emergency medications. The curriculum combines interactive didactic lectures with intensive hands-on skills laboratories and real-world clinical rotations in hospital emergency departments and active EMS units. Upon successful completion, graduates receive a Course Completion Certificate and gain immediate eligibility to sit for the National Registry (NREMT) cognitive and psychomotor licensing exams.
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| COURSE# LNA2026F1 |
LICENSED NURSING ASSISTANT PROGRAM |
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The Licensed Nurse Assistant (LNA) Program at Central Vermont Career Center (CVCC) is a state-approved training course designed to prepare eligible candidates for a rewarding career in direct patient care. This intensive, fast-paced program equips you with the fundamental medical knowledge, clinical skills, and compassionate touch required to become a top-notch healthcare professional.
Under the direction of onsite licensed nursing staff, LNAs play a vital role on the healthcare team. Graduates of this program will be fully prepared to work in a variety of settings—including hospitals, long-term care facilities, doctors’ offices, private duty, and home health care.
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VERMONT EMERGENCY FIRST RESPONDER
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COURSE# VEFR2026F1 |
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The Vermont EMS First Responder (VEFR) course prepares new members to the EMS community. The student will be able to provide basic assessment and minimal care for patients of all ages with a specific set of medical conditions or traumatic injuries. The course is meant for student who are new to the Emergency Medical System and want a single-day, introductory course.
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| COURSE # PHCB2026F1 |
PRE-HEALTHCARE BASICS |
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Ready to fast-track your future in the thriving healthcare sector?
This immersive 4-week program at CVAE in Barre is your ultimate health career gateway. Classes will be held four days a week (6.5 to 7.5 dynamic hours daily). This rigorous training sharpens your skills in medical terminology, patient care, and vital signs monitoring. You will build your professional portfolio by earning five critical industry credentials: OSHA-10, CPR, HIPAA, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Mental Health First Aid. Best of all, tuition assistance is available via WIOA, VSAC or HireAbility for qualified applicants. *Integrated English Language Learner (ELL) support runs alongside the curriculum, ensuring everyone can confidently master the material.
To keep you energized, we provide free daily lunches and snacks, plus a $500 completion stipend to start you on your way to your next health careers course or program.
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EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (@NORWICH) |
COURSE# EMT2027W1 |
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Prepare for national licensure with this comprehensive program designed for both beginners and experienced EMRs. You will master the vital skills needed to provide basic emergency care and transportation for critical patients.
The curriculum covers airway and ventilation management, medication administration, cardiac arrest care, and trauma assessment. Grounded in NHTSA National EMS Education Standards, this course balances classroom theory with intensive hands-on labs, qualifying you for the primary credential required by all transporting EMS agencies.
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CPR / EAD FIRST AID DATES: As needed MAX ENROLLMENT: 6 TUITION: $ 70/individual or $420 up to 6 Location: CVCC Industry Recognized Credential ✓
CVCC is pleased to offer businesses and individuals the Heartsaver CPR/AED and First Aid trainings with an American Heart Association Certified (AHA) Trainer on an as needed basis.
Heartsaver CPR/AED and First Aid are two separate introductory training courses. Applicants can take one or both three hour courses that lead to AHA Certification(s).
Classes need six people to run, so find five friends, organize a group of colleagues and complete the course interest form link on this page to get on the list for our next available training.
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CVCC Adult & Continuing Education
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Green Mountain “Seeds to Success” Program
“Walk in with an idea. Walk away with a business plan”
Are you a working adult in Central Vermont with a burning business idea but no roadmap to execute it? The Green Mountain “Seeds to Success” Program is a practical, highly structured evening course meticulously designed to fit into your busy schedule. Over the course of 10 weeks, you will transform your conceptual sparks into a fully fleshed-out, launch-ready business plan.
By pairing interactive, collaborative weekly evening sessions with manageable out-of-class field applications, this program respects your time while demanding accountability. Best of all, students will be concurrently enrolled in the self-paced Ed2Go: Creating a Successful Business Plan curriculum through CVCC to anchor their academic learning with technical depth.
Introduction to Welding
Have you always wanted to learn how to fuse metal, fix your own equipment, or dive into the creative world of metal fabrication? This hands-on introductory course is designed specifically for working adults with zero prior welding experience.
This course strips away the intimidation factor, emphasizing workshop safety, core concepts, and immediate, muscle-memory shop practice. You will gain a solid baseline in the three primary welding disciplines: Stick (SMAW), MIG (GMAW), and TIG (GTAW), while learning how to cut and prep metal like a professional. By the end of this course, you will possess the confidence and practical skills required to handle basic repairs, start DIY hobby projects, or take the first step toward a new career path.
Food Handler Certification (ServSafe®)
Credentials Awarded: Official ServSafe® Food Handler Certificate (Valid for 3 years)
Equip yourself with the fundamental knowledge required to launch or advance your career in the culinary and hospitality industry. This comprehensive, fast-track course is specifically designed for front-line food service employees—including cooks, servers, dishwashers, and hosts—seeking a foundational understanding of kitchen safety and sanitation.
Developed by the National Restaurant Association, this training addresses the core Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) risk factors associated with foodborne illness. Students will explore essential practices required to maintain a safe, sanitary, and legally compliant food service environment. The course concludes with the official 40-question ServSafe® Food Handler assessment administered at the end of class.
This course is perfect for individuals seeking immediate workforce credentials to boost their resumes, hospitality teams needing standardized training, or community members interested in mastering safe domestic food preservation and handling protocols.
This evening course offers a hands-on, after-hours lab experience where participants merge science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) with creative design thinking. Through interactive, project-based building, students engage in collaborative challenges, tool training, and machine fabrication to solve real-world problems. Participants gain practical experience with digital tech tools like 3D printing, basic coding, and electronics assembly, while mastering the iterative engineering design process from blueprinting to structural testing. Beyond technical skills, the curriculum builds crucial real-world competencies like flexibility, collaboration, and technology literacy, cultivating an adaptive mindset where testing and experimentation drive deep understanding.
Podcasting 101
Master the art and technical skills of digital audio storytelling in this hands-on evening podcasting course. Designed for creators of all levels, participants will go from concept to launch by exploring the entire production lifecycle, including scriptwriting, microphone techniques, and multi-track audio editing. Throughout the sessions, you will gain practical experience using industry-standard recording software, designing custom soundscapes, and navigating major distribution hosting platforms like Spotify and Apple Podcasts. By the end of the course, you will have a polished, release-ready pilot episode and a comprehensive marketing strategy to launch and grow your own unique podcast series.