Chippewa Valley Technical College - River Falls
Classes from CVTC
In person Certified Nursing Assistant Classes
Chippewa Valley Technical College’s Nursing Assistant program in River Falls, Wisconsin, prepares students to provide patient care, support activities of daily living, and communicate with patients while earning a technical diploma. The program combines classroom lecture, laboratory experience, and clinical practice in long-term care facilities. It runs for 14 weeks or less and is delivered face-to-face. The curriculum covers body structure and function, nutrition, nursing care procedures, and ethical and legal considerations. After completion, students complete educational requirements for the Wisconsin nursing assistant competency evaluation and may pursue work as a certified nursing assistant, caregiver, or personal care assistant.
At a glance
- Format: IN_PERSON
- Next start: Start months occur throughout the year
- Leads to: WI NA competency evaluation
Online Medical Billing and Coding Classes
Chippewa Valley Technical College's Medical Coder program in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, is a 26-credit technical diploma that prepares students to review medical documentation and translate clinical information into diagnostic and procedural codes for billing, reimbursement, quality improvement, reporting, and research. The program also covers health data collection, electronic applications, and coding and reimbursement systems, with career paths including medical coding specialist and billing specialist. It is delivered online through MyChoice and runs for one year. Sample coursework includes Medical Terminology, HIMT Fundamentals, and Healthcare Revenue Management. The diploma credits can apply toward CVTC's Health Information Management & Technology associate degree. The page does not state admission requirements.
At a glance
- Format: Online
- Next start: June
- Financial aid: available (per the school's page)
In person Criminal Justice Classes
CVTC’s Criminal Justice program provides theoretical and practical information on various types of law, community policing, corrections, investigations, report writing, and professional communication. Other courses will strengthen your ability to interact with the public, work with people from diverse backgrounds, and clearly communicate in a professional manner verbally and in writing.
In person Emergency Medical Technician Classes
The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course prepares students for all aspects of emergency care in both medical and trauma situations. This 5 credit course adheres to state and national standards. Students will gain knowledge and skills in the following areas in anatomy and physiology, patient assessment, fractures and dislocations, spinal injuries, soft-tissue wounds, and ambulance operations. Upon successful completion, students are eligible to complete certification requirements for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).
About school
Chippewa Valley Technical College, River Falls campus, is a Wisconsin technical college serving students in fields including Associate's Degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Certified Nursing Assistant, Criminal Justice, Emergency Medical Technician, and Medical Billing and Coding. The college offers more than 114 programs, along with certificates and apprenticeships. Its academic offerings span occupational preparation across healthcare, business, public safety, and related career areas. CVTC describes its learning model as flexible and hands-on, with programs organized by interest fields. The college also reports employment outcomes for graduates and average starting salary information for associate degree graduates, although those figures may change over time. This campus is part of an institution that provides career-focused education through programs, certificates, and apprenticeship opportunities.
In the Minneapolis / St. Paul area
500 S Wasson Ln, River Falls, WI 54022