Health Care Continuing Education

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At a Glance

LLCC Continuing, Corporate and Professional Education is committed to helping health care professionals meet the increasing challenges of today’s health care environment and to promote and improve the health of society. Please review continuing education opportunities below. New health care continuing education classes are added throughout the year. We also offer custom training solutions to meet your performance goals. We will train at a location convenient for you: your workplace, off-site or at our location.

Interested in teaching a continuing education health care class? Submit a proposal form!

Health Care Proposal Form

CNA Instructor's Conference 2026

From Bedside to Blackboard: Thriving as a Nurse Educator

Thursday April 30, 2026 (starting at 1 p.m.) and Friday May 1, 2026
Meet-and-greet is evening of Thursday, April 30
Northfield Inn, Suites & Conference Center, Springfield, IL

About

Join fellow Illinois CNA instructors to rejuvenate your mind and classroom as we share inspiring ideas and practical strategies. This year’s conference theme, "From Bedside to Blackboard: Thriving as a Nurse Educator," celebrates the journey from clinical practice to the classroom. Whether you're just beginning your path as a nurse educator or have years of experience, you'll leave with fresh perspectives, renewed motivation and tools to empower the next generation of CNAs.

Call for proposals

Are you an Illinois CNA instructor or program coordinator with ideas to share? We’re now accepting proposals for nine breakout sessions at the 2026 CNA Conference!

Presenting at the conference is a great way to grow your professional reputation, connect with peers and contribute to the future of CNA education. Breakout sessions are 50 minutes long and should reflect this year’s theme: "From Bedside to Blackboard: Thriving as a Nurse Educator," which explores the transition from clinical practice to teaching. Whether your expertise lies in instructional strategies, student engagement, curriculum development or navigating the educator role, we welcome your insights.

All proposals must be submitted by Dec. 1, 2025.

Submit 2026 CNA Conference Proposal

EMS Continuing Education

LLCC is proud to be an official continuing education provider site for paramedic, basic and advanced level EMTs through endorsement from the Illinois Department of Public Health.

We offer affordable and convenient in-person CE opportunities on a revolving basis to keep your knowledge fresh and relevant in the field. These courses are intended to provide EMTs the chance to review specific components of training within their scope of practice. All courses are provided by knowledgeable and highly trained instructors.

Who should take this training?

Any EMT looking to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to help fulfill their continuing education requirements.

Where are classes held?

All classes are held in-person on the LLCC Springfield campus, 5250 Shepherd Road, in Logan Hall.

Continuing Education Units

CEUs will be earned on an hour-per-hour basis for the four-hour classes. The eight-hour classes will earn seven hours as there is a break for lunch.

Four-hour class = four hours of CEUs
Eight-hour class = seven hours of CEUs

You will receive a transcript of your continuing education courses via email within 30 days after course completion.

Registration and cost

Pricing is on a sliding scale. The more hours you register for, the lower the cost per hour. Class dates, prices, registration details and cancellation policies will be available through the registration links.

Specialty certification classes

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Geriatric Education for EMS (GEMS)

LLCC-Medical District is approved by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to offer continuing education credit to nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, professional counselors and massage therapists. LLCC is approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health to offer continuing education units to emergency medical technicians. If you have any questions about certification please let us know.