Shepherd University Registration and Training
Shepherd University is beginning a phased return to in person trainings. The schedule below contains both in person and online trainings. Please be sure to make note of this when selecting a training round. Please remember that in order to participate in an online training, you must meet the following requirements.
In order to participate in virtual training, the following criteria must be met:
Have access to an electronic device (laptop, cellphone, tablet) and a high-speed Internet connection.
High-speed Internet will be a necessity to maintain connection and to hear and see what is happening.
Have reserved/protected space and time for training.
Please make arrangements for children to be cared for while you are in training. This may require parents to participate in different rounds.
Be willing to actively participate.
NTDC Training is an interactive experience. Taking part in the online training means that you are willing to be involved in the interactive nature of the training sessions in an online format, including being present on screen during active training times. If you are not on screen with the camera on throughout the ENTIRE training session you WILL NOT receive credit for attending the class.
The upcoming schedule of training rounds can be found below. Click here for information regarding how to reserve your space in training.
Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Round 8 (Online Training)
Pre-Service NTDC Training
Zoom Link will be sent Via email
Device and High Speed Internet Required
Trainer: Suzie McCoy/Co Trainer: Veronica Crites
| Practice/Orientation | Saturday, January 11 | (9:00am to 12:00pm) |
| Session 1 | Saturday, January 18 | (9:00am to 12:00pm) |
| Session 2 | Saturday, January 25 | (9:00am to 12:00pm) |
| Session 3 | Saturday, February 1 | (9:00am to 12:00pm) |
| Session 4 | Saturday, February 8 | (9:00am to 12:00pm) |
| Session 5 | Saturday, February 15 | (9:00am to 12:00pm) |
| Session 6 | Saturday, February 22 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Session 7 | Monday, February 24 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
Registration Deadline: Friday January 3 , 2025
Round 9 (Online Training)
Pre-Service NTDC Training
Zoom Link will be sent Via email
Device and High Speed Internet Required
Trainer/Co Trainer: Bethany Chapell/Melissa LePlatt
| Practice/Orientation | Wednesday, January 22 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Session 1 | Wednesday, January 29 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Session 2 | Wednesday, February 5 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Session 3 | Wednesday, February 12 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Session 4 | Wednesday, February 19 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Session 5 | Wednesday, February 26 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Session 6 | Wednesday, March 5 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Session 7 | Wednesday, March 12 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
Registration Deadline: Friday January 17, 2025
Round 10 (Online Training)
Pre-service NTDC Training
Zoom Link will be sent Via email
Device and High Speed Internet Required
Trainer/Co Trainer: Angela Bender/Sarah Anders
**Please note this is a daytime round****
| Practice/Orientation | Tuesday, March 4 | (10:00am-1:00pm) |
| Session 1 | Thursday, March 6 | (10:00am-1:00pm) |
| Session 2 | Tuesday, March 11 | (10:00am-1:00pm) |
| Session 3 | Thursday, March 13 | (10:00am-1:00pm) |
| Session 4 | Tuesday, March 18 | (10:00am-1:00pm) |
| Session 5 | Thursday, March 20 | (10:00am-1:00pm) |
| Session 6 | Tuesday, March 25 | (10:00am-1:00pm) |
| Session 7 | Thursday, March 27 | (10:00am-1:00pm) |
Registration Deadline: Friday, February 28, 2025
Round 11 (Online Training)
Pre-Service NTDC Training
Zoom Link will be sent Via email
Device and High Speed Internet Required
Trainer/Co Trainer: Suzie McCoy/Cara Price
| Practice/Orientation | Tuesday, March 4 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Session 1 | Thursday, March 6 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Session 2 | Tuesday, March 11 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Session 3 | Thursday, March 13 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Session 4 | Tuesday, March 18 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Session 5 | Thursday, March 20 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Session 6 | Tuesday, March 25 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Session 7 | Thursday, March 27 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
Registration Deadline: Friday, February 28, 2025
Round 12 ( ALL DAY ONLINE)
Pre-Service NTDC Training
Trainer: Melissa Hines
Saturday (all day sessions)
9 am-4 pm
| Orientation | Wednesday March 19 | (9:00am to 4:00pm) | |
| Session 1 and 2 | Saturday, March 22 | (9:00am-4:00pm) | |
| Session 3 and 4 | Saturday, March 29 | (9:00am -4:00pm) | |
| Session 5 and 6 | Saturday, April 5 | (9:00am-4:00pm) | |
| Session 7 | Wednesday, April 9 | (9:00am -4:00pm) |
Registration Deadline: Friday March 14, 2025
Round 13 ( Online Training)
Pre-Service NTDC Training
Zoom Link will be sent Via email
Device and High Speed Internet Required
Trainer/Co Trainer: Melissa Smallwood/Cara Price
| Practice/Orientation | Thursday, April 10 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) | |
| Session 1 | Tuesday, April 15 | (6:00pm-9:00pm) | |
| Session 2 | Thursday, April 17 | (6:00pm-9:00pm) | |
| Session 3 | Tuesday, April 22 | (6:00pm-9:00pm) | |
| Session 4 | Thursday, April 24 | (6:00pm-9:00pm) | |
| Session 5 | Tuesday, April 29 | (6:00pm-9:00pm) | |
| Session 6 | Thursday, May 1 | (6:00pm-9:00pm) | |
| Session 7 | Tuesday, May 6 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
Registration Deadline: Friday April 4, 2025
Round 14 ( Online Training)
Pre-Service NTDC Training
Zoom Link will be sent Via email
Device and High Speed Internet Required
Trainer/Co Trainer: Veronica Crites/Bethany Chapell
| Practice/Orientation | Monday, May 5 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) | |
| Session 1 | Wednesday, May 7 | (6:00pm-9:00pm) | |
| Session 2 | Monday, May 12 | (6:00pm-9:00pm) | |
| Session 3 | Wednesday, May 14 | (6:00pm-9:00pm) | |
| Session 4 | Monday, May 19 | (6:00pm-9:00pm) | |
| Session 5 | Wednesday, May 21 | (6:00pm-9:00pm) | |
| Session 6 | Wednesday, May 28 | (6:00pm-9:00pm) | |
| Session 7 | Monday, June 2 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
Registration Deadline: Friday May 2, 2025
Trauma Training
Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Round 8 Trauma Training (Online Training)
| Trauma 1 | Saturday, March 1 | (9:00am to 12:00pm) |
| Trauma 2 | Saturday, March 8 | (9:00am to 12:00pm) |
| Trauma 3 | Saturday, March 15 | (9:00am to 12:00pm) |
Registration Deadline: Friday January 3, 2025
Round 9 Trauma Training (Online Training)
| Trauma 1 | Wednesday, March 19 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Trauma 2 | Wednesday, March 26 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Trauma 3 | Wednesday, April 2 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
Registration Deadline: Friday January 17, 2025
Round 10 Trauma Training (Online Training)
| Trauma 1 | Tuesday, April 1 | (10:00am to 1:00pm) |
| Trauma 2 | Thursday, April 3 | (10:00am to 1:00pm) |
| Trauma 3 | Tuesday, April 8 | (10:00am to 1:00pm) |
Registration Deadline: Friday February 28, 2025
Round 11 Trauma Training (Online Training)
| Trauma 1 | Tuesday, April 1 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Trauma 2 | Thursday, April 3 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Trauma 3 | Tuesday, April 8 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
Registration Deadline: Friday February 28, 2025
Round 13 Trauma Training (Online Training)
| Trauma 1 | Thursday, May 8 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Trauma 2 | Tuesday, May 13 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Trauma 3 | Thursday, May 15 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
Registration Deadline: Friday April 4, 2025
Round 14 Trauma Training (Online Training)
| Trauma 1 | Wednesday, June 4 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Trauma 2 | Monday, June 9 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Trauma 3 | Wednesday, June 11 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
Registration Deadline: Friday May 2, 2025