BCSO Monthly Required Courses
In this page you'll find all the required monthly training courses for Bristol Staff.
OCTOBER 2026
All Staff
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2026 Patient Privacy & Confidentiality in Correctional Healthcare: HIPAA & Beyond
CourseLearn how to handle sensitive health data—including heightened protections for SUD records under 42 CFR Part 2 (CARES Act), mental health notes, HIV status, and PREA disclosures—while staying compliant with NCCHC and ACA standards, as well as MA & ME
Enroll for freeFree
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Modernizing Substance Use Disorders Care in Correctional Healthcare
CourseDiscover the modern framework for addressing substance use in correctional settings. Improve intake screening, medication management, and diagnostic accuracy to enhance care outcomes.
Free
Coming Soon
Release Date: 10/7/2026
Modernizing Substance Use Disorders Care in Correctional Healthcare: Updated Definitions, Diagnostics, and Clinical Approaches
OCTOBER 2026
Nursing
SEPTEMBER 2026
All Staff
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Nursing
September 2026
All Staff
August, 2026
Nursing Course
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2026 Nursing Protocols Overview
CourseThis educational program provides nurses with evidence-based knowledge and practical skills to assess, manage, and document common health conditions using standardized nursing protocols. Designed for correctional and ambulatory healthcare settings.
Enroll for freeFree
All Staff Trainings
July 2026
JUNE 2026
Courses required for ALL STAFF
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2026 Preventing Fentanyl Exposure in Correctional Settings
CourseFree
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2026 Foundations of Cultural Competence
Course5.0 average rating (1 review)Master the essentials of providing culturally competent care to incarcerated patients through practical skills, reflection, and real-world case examples.
Free
No additional courses for nurses
June 2026
NOTE: There are no additional required trainings for nurses during the month of June. Nurses should complete all 3 trainings listed above.
ALL STAFF MAY, 2026
Required Trainings
April 2026
Nursing Only
February 2026
ALL STAFF
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2026 Mastering Tuberculin Skin Test for Nursing
Course5.0 average rating (1 review)This training provides a comprehensive understanding of tuberculosis epidemiology, transmission, and control strategies, emphasizing the importance of early identification of latent TB infection (LTBI) to prevent progression to active disease.
Enroll for freeFree
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2026 Infection Control in Correctional Healthcare
CourseFree
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Suicide Prevention in Correctional Settings 2026
Course3.0 average rating (3 reviews)This introductory course provides correctional healthcare professionals of all backgrounds with a foundational understanding of suicide prevention within the correctional environment.
Free
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2026 Hunger Strikes
Course5.0 average rating (1 review)NEW
Free
Nursing Only
February 2026
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2026 Mastering Tuberculin Skin Test for Nursing
Course5.0 average rating (1 review)This training provides a comprehensive understanding of tuberculosis epidemiology, transmission, and control strategies, emphasizing the importance of early identification of latent TB infection (LTBI) to prevent progression to active disease.
Enroll for freeFree
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2026 Hunger Strikes
Course5.0 average rating (1 review)NEW
Free
ALL STAFF
JANUARY 2026
