Thank you for your interest in hosting a Herman & Wallace Continuing Education Course! There are two formats of course which you can host, and they are described below.
Satellite Lab Courses
In a satellite course, the instructor lectures remotely, via Zoom. The host plugs in a laptop to the projector and, during lecture, the participants at the satellite location sit and take notes, just like they would if the instructor was in the room. During lab time, participants are assisted by in-person teaching assistants - one or two qualified locals arranged by Herman & Wallace. In order that participants receive the guidance they need, please note that if we are not able to find a lab assistant, we will need to reschedule the course. During the course, a member of the Herman & Wallace admin team assists with the meeting, takes attendance, and provides ongoing support to all hosts. An Herman & Wallace admin will also be available to run a “tech rehearsal” prior to the course to assure that the room set up and AV are working correctly. Herman & Wallace will send disposable supplies, including gloves, wipes, lubricant, etc. to each satellite. Participants will be asked to brown bag any of their own food. We are also happy to work with our satellites to coordinate any COVID precautions that need to be communicated to registrants (vaccination requirements, travel restrictions, etc.). The courses currently offered in satellite lab format can be found on this page.
Satellite lab events can be great for clinics who have space for 16+ participants, and the following equipment:
- One lab table for every two participants (minimum eight)
- One chair for each participant to use during lecture
- Either an LCD Projecter and Projection screen, OR a large television (minimum of 52" screen)
- Laptop with Zoom downloaded and up-to-date, and any necessary cables to connect the laptop with the projector/TV
- Speakers which are loud enough for the full room to clearly hear the instructor. We DO NOT recommend Bluetooth speakers.
In-Person Courses
At an in-person course, the instructor will be live and presenting in the same room as the participants. There is no Zoom component to an in-person course. We are requiring that in-person events have a minimum capacity for 30+ participants, including one instructor and 2-3 lab assistants. We will prioritize in-person hosts who are located in densely populated areas and who have a demonstrated history of successfully hosting courses. The courses currently offered in-person can be found on this page.
In-person courses are a great option for hosts with space for 30+ participants, and the following equipment:
- One lab table for every two participants (minimum eight)
- One chair for each participant to use during lecture
- A lapel microphone for the instructor to use during lecture
- Speakers which are loud enough for the full room to clearly hear the instructor
Remote Courses
Remote courses take place entirely on Zoom and do not gather in lab groups. You can join these events from home! Find our online courses here.
Please read on and fill out the form below if you are interested in hosting a course with us!
We offer complimentary seats to all course hosts. We offer one free seat for hosts who have the space for 19 or fewer participants, and two free seats for those with room and equipment for 20+ participants.
As host, you may have some folks on staff who have already completed this coursework that would like to act as teaching assistant. Teaching assistants earn $250 in Herman & Wallace course credit per day, or $500 for the weekend. A list of qualifications in order to act as a teaching assistant can be found on our Teaching Assistant page.
