Professional Development and Training

BrightWorks aims to provide quality professional development and training for a variety of district staff. Registration for training can be done online by going to our Events Registration page (https://metroecsu.myquickreg.com/register/event/). View below a list of current courses scheduled at BrightWorks.

Unlicensed Electrical Trainings Course List

Note: In an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, these meetings will be held virtually "until further notice". If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Brittany Stepan, Health & Safety Program Coordinator at brittany.stepan@brightworksmn.org

Additional Training Resources

• Annual calibration of equipment used to screen hearing is recommended by the U. S Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Minnesota Department of Health to ensure the accuracy of each machine’s readings. We are pleased to announce that calibration sites, dates and vendors have been posted for the spring of 2021. It is important to pre-register machines for calibration. You will find instructions for completing the pre-registration on the MDH website: Annual Calibration Process for Hearing Screening Equipment: Audiometers, Tympanometers, and Otoacoustic Emission (OAE) (www.health.state.mn.us). Information on the Website includes:
  
  • Calibration site locations
  • Vendor names, prices, locations and contact information
  • Site dates and times
  • Registration forms
  • Equipment labels
    Notice of discontinuation of calibration clinics for year 2022 and beyond:
    This will be the last year that MDH will provide a listing of vendor calibration clinics. As you make arrangements for this year's calibration of your audiometers and other equipment, consider planning for your future needs. A list of vendors will remain on this page in 2022 as a reference for you in making your plans.
    Denise Herrmann, MDH School Health Consultant.
• Minnesota Department of Health Healthy School Environments Training
• Minnesota Department of Labor Continuing Education for Licensees

Online Training

BrightWorks, in partnership with Safe Schools, a world-wide leader in the production of work place safety training, offers a variety of internet-based training opportunities.

If you would like more information on the trainings offered please contact the staff below.

Contact Information

Bianca Virnig, Director of Health & Safety
612/638-1512, bianca.virnig@brightworksmn.org

Brittany Stepan, Health & Safety Program Coordinator
612/638-1526, brittany.stepan@brightworksmn.org