
Viristar is pleased to offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for participants who complete the Foundations of Adventure Safety course. These CEUs are awarded through Colorado State University Pueblo’s Division of Extended Studies and provide academic recognition of professional development.
The Foundations of Adventure Safety course is approved for 1.6 CEUs, equivalent to 16 contact hours, and costs $69, payable directly to CSU Pueblo. Participants who register will receive an official certificate of completion and CEU documentation on a CSU Pueblo transcript.
CEUs provide formal recognition of continued professional development. They may be used to demonstrate completion of structured learning hours and can support employment records, certification maintenance, or organizational training requirements.
About Foundations of Adventure Safety
The two-day, 16-hour training is designed for professionals working in outdoor, adventure, travel and experiential programs.
The course content includes good safety practices, standards and theories to help programs achieve excellence in risk management. Participants develop skills and knowledge essential to building and maintaining an effective safety management system for their program.
Instruction combines case studies, role-playing scenarios and seminar-style discussions to encourage analysis, collaboration and application to real-world situations.
Learn more about the course here.

How to Register for CEUs
To receive CEUs after completing the Foundations of Adventure Safety course, follow these steps:
- Complete CSU Pueblo’s Short Courses and Conferences Registration Form.
- Select the current academic term and enter the required personal information.
- Choose “16433 CNED 500 – Viristar – Foundations of Adventure Safety” from the course dropdown menu.
- Sign and submit the form.
After submitting the form, participants will receive a confirmation email from CSU Pueblo. Within approximately 48 hours, the Division of Extended Studies will provide payment instructions and confirm registration. Upon receipt of payment, CSU Pueblo will issue a certificate of completion and official CEU documentation.
More Information
For questions about CEUs or the registration process, contact Hawley Young, rural outreach and partnerships specialist at CSU Pueblo, at [email protected] or (719) 549-2198.
Additional information is also available from Viristar at [email protected].