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DMW ACADEMY

Turn healthcare skills into opportunity.

Professional certifications for individuals and teams, plus business education for people building their own healthcare services.

In-person training at our Stockbridge office · Small classes for select Academy programs

DMW Academy training session at the Stockbridge office
Explore DMW Academy

PROGRAMS

Explore DMW Academy

Each program page includes current program details and available dates.

TRACK 01

Certification & Training

For healthcare workers, job seekers and aspiring instructors who need recognized, job-ready credentials.

AHA BLS, Heartsaver & First Aid

BLS, Heartsaver CPR & AED, First Aid, pediatric, K-12 educator and bloodborne pathogens courses.

AHA COURSES

Drug Testing Specimen Collection Course

For people entering drug-testing and collection roles.

STANDALONE COURSE · $399

BLS + Heartsaver Instructor Training

One instructor pathway covering the BLS and Heartsaver course families, subject to AHA requirements.

INSTRUCTOR PATHWAY · $400

DMW Certified Collector & Instructor Academy (DMWCCIA)

For collectors ready to build multiple service skills and train others.

1-DAY PROGRAM · $499 TUITION

TRACK 02

Business & Entrepreneurship Education

For professionals ready to launch or grow a healthcare service business.

GLP-1 Business Accelerator

Education and business training for professionals exploring GLP-1 weight-management services.

1-DAY PROGRAM · $499 TUITION

DMW Implementation Mentorship

Personalized guidance and accountability to put what you learned into practice.

3 MONTHS · WEEKLY 1:1 SUPPORT

BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP · BY REVIEW

GLP-1 Partner Bridge

An ongoing, approved partnership pathway for wellness and healthcare-adjacent businesses that want DMW’s established program structure and provider-supported model. Separate from the Accelerator.

FREE RESOURCES

Exploring healthcare entrepreneurship?

Free Masterclass

A free introductory masterclass for anyone exploring a healthcare service business — a no-cost first step before choosing a program.

Wellness Business Starter Guide

A free 13-page guide to opportunities in drug testing, CPR training, DNA collections, fingerprinting and complementary wellness services, with a focused 30-day startup plan.

GROUP & EMPLOYER TRAINING

Certify your whole team at once.

Schedule CPR, BLS and First Aid for your staff, on site or at our Stockbridge office, coordinated with your other Workforce Health services.

ACADEMY FAQ

Before you enroll

Which track is right for me?

Choose Certification if you need a credential for a job or role. Choose Business Education if you are building or growing your own healthcare service.

Are CPR and BLS courses American Heart Association?

Yes. Our CPR, BLS and First Aid courses are American Heart Association courses.

How big are the classes?

DMWCCIA and GLP-1 Business Accelerator classes are limited to 10 students, so every participant gets individual instruction, practice time and feedback.

What will DMWCCIA students practice?

Urine drug specimen collections (DOT & non-DOT), rapid drug testing procedures, DNA specimen collection, ink fingerprinting, CPR instruction (through the instructor program), chain of custody and documentation, professional client interactions and mobile service setup.

What business resources are included?

Students receive startup checklists, standard operating procedures, intake and consent forms, marketing templates, pricing guides, planning worksheets and workflow templates.

What certificates will I earn?

Certificates depend on the courses you successfully complete. Certificates of completion are not professional licenses or government-issued credentials.

What doesn’t the training authorize?

Completing a DMW Academy program does not authorize you to practice medicine, diagnose conditions or prescribe medication, perform services that require a license or permit you don’t hold, or represent DMW Academy as your employer. DMW Academy does not guarantee employment or business success.

How do I see upcoming dates?

Each program page lists current details and available dates.

Not Sure Which Program Fits Your Goal?

Tell us what you want to learn, teach or build, and we’ll help point you toward the right DMW Academy program.

PORTAL ACCESS

Student & instructor portals

Enrolled students and working instructors sign in to their portals here. A DMW member login is required, and each portal is limited to the people it serves.

STUDENT PORTALS

DMWCCIA Student Portal

For DMW Certified Collector & Instructor Academy students — program materials, tools and next-step guidance.

GLP-1 Student Portal

For GLP-1 Business Accelerator students — course materials and program resources.

INSTRUCTOR ACCESS

CPR Instructor Portal

For working DMW CPR Instructors — eCard orders, roster submission, forms, renewals and AHA links.

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