The AHA Heartsaver Adult, Child, Infant CPR/AED Certification Course, offered by Twin Cities CPR, is a 3-hour, hands-on training designed to equip participants with the skills and confidence to respond to cardiac emergencies across all age groups. This engaging course covers comprehensive CPR techniques for adults, children, and infants, along with the proper use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Twin Cities CPR fosters an inclusive and supportive learning environment, addressing barriers in CPR training by providing female anatomy mannequins to normalize practice across genders. Participants will benefit from expert instruction by a certified AHA instructor and up-to-date teaching practices. With one mannequin per two students, you’ll have ample opportunity for practical experience. Ideal for individuals, community members, and workplace teams, this course empowers participants to act decisively in emergencies while gaining the confidence to make a lifesaving difference at home, work, or in the community. Certification is valid for 2 years. All materials and certification included with registration.

The AHA Pediatric Heartsaver CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification Course is designed for childcare providers, new parents, grandparents, and anyone responsible for the care of children. This comprehensive training equips participants with essential skills in CPR, AED use, and basic first aid, preparing them to respond effectively to emergencies involving infants and children. The curriculum includes three hours of Standard CPR and AED Training, covering topics such as emergency preparedness, pediatric CPR techniques, AED operation, and airway emergency management. An optional 1.5-hour First Aid Module is also available, focusing on treating minor injuries like cuts, burns, and bruises, managing allergic reactions, head injuries, and fractures, and responding to medical emergencies such as seizures, dehydration, and heat-related illnesses. This course is ideal for childcare providers seeking professional certification, parents and grandparents who want to ensure the safety of children under their care, and teachers, nannies, or foster parents aiming to enhance their emergency response skills. Certification is valid for 2 years. All materials and certification included with registration.

This Diabetes Education Program is designed to empower individuals with prediabetes and diabetes, their families, and caregivers with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to effectively manage this chronic disease and lead healthier lives. Register for the education portion only or add a 10-minute one-on-one session with Colleen to talk about your specific diabetes needs and concerns.

This diabetes education course provides an in-depth look at the ongoing obesity epidemic and highlights the latest advancements in treatment. Attendees will explore new FDA-approved Semaglutide and Tirzepatide medications, gaining insights into their efficacy, mechanisms, and clinical applications. This session aims to equip participants with up-to-date knowledge to better manage and understand obesity and diabetes. Register for the education portion only or add a 10-minute one-on-one session with Colleen to talk about your specific diabetes needs and concerns.

Your chronological age is the number of years you have been alive. It is a fixed number and cannot be changed. Your biological or bio age, however, is measured by how well your organs and body systems work. And there are many things you can do to affect your biological age. You have more control over how your body ages than you may think. Research has shown us that you can peel years off your bio age. In this workshop, you will learn simple, scientifically proven things you can do right now to decrease your body age. We will do a few facial acupressure points to help erase years from your face naturally.

Let’s use the continuing research that informs us how to age smarter and happier! In this workshop, you will learn about simple habits that can help us reduce stress, feel more engaged, have less physical pain, and live longer (Caprino 2016, and others). There will be time for some participation - always the best way to learn. Leave with a list of research-based strategies that you can implement immediately! Peg Lonnquist, Ph.D. Former education professor (teaching methods, brain-based learning, multicultural education, and workshops on leadership, self-confidence and happieness.

Confusion about vitamin supplements? Do you need them? Which ones are best? How do you choose? In this workshop, you will learn the 7 guidelines that determine if a supplement is well balanced or a waste of money (the instructor DOES NOT sell any supplements). Also, we'll discuss what current research says about antioxidants, phytochemicals, anti-aging nutrients, colloidal minerals, chelated minerals, sustained release formulas, as well as Collagen, Glucosamine Chondroitin, Melatonin and Echinacea.

Are you finding no matter how well you watch what you eat or how much you exercise, weight is not budging? Your inability to lose weight probably has more to do with hormone levels than anything else. Until imbalances are corrected, trying to lose weight will be like shoveling sand against the tide. We'll discuss which hormones are involved and what can be done to correct imbalances; concrete solutions for controlling appetite and cravings; major sources of hormone mimicking chemicals and how to get rid of them; what HRT or birth control pills have to do with weight gain; how to have your hormone levels checked reliably; and what steps need to be taken to safely break the vicious cycle of hormone weight gain.