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3D Design & Prototyping

Financial Aid Available: 

Not Financial Aid Eligible

This certificate program is an introduction to 3D modeling and rapid prototyping. Utilizing Solid Works, you will create 3D parts and assemblies which can later be printed using manufacturing processes on our 3D printers. Learn how to create models, set up a 3D printer and connect it to Wi-Fi, troubleshoot the system, and prepare the model for printing.

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Program Credits: 

3.00

Total Cost: 

$492.45

Application Fee: 

$30 Application Fee

Application: 

Application

Program Code: 

DSPR

First Term: 

Solidworks
3D Printing

Program Number: 

90664B

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The following list is not the official course list for this program. It is intended to give students an idea of what coursework will be required.

Current students should use the MyWestern self-service portal when registering for class.

Typical Start: 

Fall

Nursing Assistant

Financial Aid Available: 

Not Financial Aid Eligible

The Nursing Assistant program is your pathway to a rewarding NA career and also serves as a foundation for pursuing other health-related programs. Over the course of 81 hours, you will acquire and demonstrate essential skills, including effective communication, basic nursing and personal care, respect for client's rights, and the care of clients with dementias. This program is proudly recognized by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.

With this technical diploma, you become eligible to take the Wisconsin Nursing Assistant competency evaluation. Passing this evaluation allows you to be included on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry, opening doors to employment opportunities in various healthcare settings such as nursing homes, hospitals, home health agencies, CBRFs, and more. This program equips you with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide crucial care and support to individuals in need within the healthcare industry.

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Nurse Aide - C.N.A.
Home Health Aide
Certified Nursing Assistant
Personnel Care Worker
Patient Care Associate

Program Credits: 

2.00

Total Cost: 

$328.30

Additional Information: 

Our Health and Public Safety programs are required to report additional information to prospective students, including certification exams, licensure, program completion rates, etc. You can find this information in the document below:

CNA Out-of-State Transfer Information

Refer to the Nursing Assistant Schedule for a complete listing of upcoming courses:

Program Contacts

Kris Stegemeyer
Program Co-Chair, Nursing Assistant
608 785-9413
Stegemeyerk@westerntc.edu

Marcia Robbins
Program Co-Chair, Nursing Assistant
608-789-4762
RobbinsM@westerntc.edu

For admission help contact: admissionscoach@westerntc.edu

Additional Admission Requirements: 

To enroll in the Nursing Assistant program, first apply for admission to the College, then read the program’s Essential Functions, complete a background check, and provide proof of immunization (including a TB Test*). Please see the details below.

* Tuberculosis (TB) Test
One of the following is required:

  • Two step TB skin test (1-3 weeks apart) OR
  • Two consecutive annual tests (no more than 12 months between tests) OR
  • QuantiFERON Gold blood test (lab report required) OR
  • If positive results provide a lab report or physician verification of a clear chest x-ray.

Application Fee: 

$30 Application Fee

Application: 

Application

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Program Code: 

NUAT

First Term: 

Nursing Assistant

Graduates: 

197

Graduates Responding: 

88

Employed in Related Occupation: 

7

Employed In Non-related Occupations: 

0

Seeking Employment: 

0

Continuing Education: 

68

Not in Labor Market: 

0

Part Time: Responding: 

7

Full Time: Responding: 

0

Part Time: Average Hours Per Week: 

32

Full Time: Average Hours Per Week: 

38

Part Time: Median Hourly Wage: 

$16.23

Full Time: Median Hourly Wage: 

$16.95

Part Time: Hourly Wage Range: 

$14.00-$18.50

Full Time: Hourly Wage Range: 

$16.08-$17.45

Full Time: Median Annual Salary: 

$33,444

Related Occupations: 

Associate, Carpenter, CNA, Customer Service/Waitress, Fitness Manager, Medical Assistant, Nurse Intern, Paramedic, Peri-op-Tech, Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant, Quality Lead Technician, Server

Program Number: 

305431

Explore Courses Body: 

The following list is not the official course list for this program. It is intended to give students an idea of what coursework will be required.

Current students should use the MyWestern self-service portal when registering for class.

Secondary Description: 

To view the Nursing Assistant program’s required disclosure on professional licensure, please click here.

Typical Start: 

Fall, Spring, Summer

Featured Program: 

Yes

Medical Assistant

Financial Aid Available: 

Financial Aid Eligible

As a medical assistant (MA), you would be an indispensable member of a healthcare team, directly assisting a physician or RN. This program prepares you for an active role in providing care-assisting with examinations, carrying out select medical and diagnostic procedures, collecting specimens, and performing routine laboratory tests.

The program focuses on laboratory and clinical procedures, insurance and finance, medical terminology, and skills to keep a medical office running smoothly. You'll also get valuable on-the-job experience. Graduates become medical assistants, laboratory assistants, phlebotomists, insurance clerks, and electrocardiogram technicians in a variety of medical settings.

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Certified Medical Assistant
Medical Assistant
Registered Medical Assistant
Phlebotomist

Program Credits: 

28.00

Total Cost: 

$4 596.20

Additional Information: 

Our Health and Public Safety programs are required to report additional information to prospective students, including certification exams, licensure, program completion rates, etc. You can find this information in the documents/links below:

Program Contact

Julie Czaplewski
Program Chair, Medical Assistant
608-789-6175
CzaplewskiJ@westerntc.edu

Additional Admission Requirements: 

To enroll in the Medical Assistant program, first apply for admission to the College, then read the program’s Technical Standards and complete a background check. You can find links to these documents below. 

Accreditation: 

The Medical Assistant program at Western Technical College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org), upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB).

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs
9355 – 113th St. N. #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
727-210-2350
www.caahep.org

Application Fee: 

$30 Application Fee

Transcript: 

High School or GED/HSED Transcript

Application: 

Application

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Program Code: 

MEAT

First Term: 

Medical Asst Admin Procedures
Human Body in Health & Disease
Medical Asst Lab Procedures 1
Medical Asst Clin Procedures 1
Medical Terminology for Med Assistants
Strengths Seminar (Technical Diploma)

Second Term: 

Medical Asst Lab Procedures 2
Medical Asst Clin Procedures 2
Med Office Insurance & Finance
Pharm for Allied Health
Medical Law Ethics & Profess
Medical Assistant Practicum

Graduates: 

39

Graduates Responding: 

26

Employed in Related Occupation: 

16

Employed In Non-related Occupations: 

1

Seeking Employment: 

1

Continuing Education: 

6

Not in Labor Market: 

2

Part Time: Responding: 

13

Full Time: Responding: 

3

Full Time: Average Hours Per Week: 

39

Full Time: Median Hourly Wage: 

$16.50

Full Time: Hourly Wage Range: 

$16.00-$17.60

Full Time: Median Annual Salary: 

$34,109

Related Occupations: 

Certified Medical Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Assistant CMA, Office of Access Management

Program Number: 

315091

Explore Courses Body: 

The following list is not the official course list for this program. It is intended to give students an idea of what coursework will be required.

Current students should use the MyWestern self-service portal when registering for class.

Secondary Description: 

Read our blog to get a glimpse into a day in the life of a Medical Assistant.

For information about Western’s Medical Assistant program retention and pass rates, please click here.

To view the Medical Assistant program’s required disclosure on professional licensure, please click here.

Typical Start: 

Fall, Spring

Human Services Associate

Financial Aid Available: 

Financial Aid Eligible

 Helping others is as much of a calling as it is a career choice. As a human services associate, you will provide crucial information, resources, support, and advocacy for those facing a wide range of challenges. Western's program combines classroom instruction and field experience activities to give you the skills necessary to assist diverse groups of youth and adults dealing with issues like poverty, discrimination, child abuse, homelessness, addictions, physical and mental health problems, and disabilities.

Graduates find employment opportunities in various agencies, including county human services, community-based organizations, residential treatment programs, and other settings dedicated to assisting individuals in need. Additionally, you have the option to pursue a bachelor degree in social work or related human service programs through Western's transfer opportunities.

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Case Manager
Mental Health Coordinator
Child Support Specialist
Community Resource Specialist
Direct Support Professional
Economic Support Specialist
Human Services Technician

Program Credits: 

62.00

Total Cost: 

$10 177.30

Additional Information: 

Our Health and Public Safety programs are required to report additional information to prospective students, including certification exams, licensure, program completion rates, etc. You can find this information in the document below:

Additional Admission Requirements: 

To enroll in the Human Services Associate program, apply for admission to the College, contact the Welcome Center to make an appointment with a Health & Public Safety College Advisor to be sure all required admission requirements are completed. Please keep your contact information up to date at all times.

Application Fee: 

$30 Application Fee

Transcript: 

High School or GED/HSED Transcript

Application: 

Application

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HSAS

First Term: 

Intro to Human Services
Introduction to Gerontology
English Composition 1
Intro to Psychology
Strengths Seminar

Second Term: 

Interviewing and Documentation
Cultural Issues in Human Ser
Professional Practices in Human Services
DisAbilities

Third Term: 

College Mathematics
Intro to American Government
Developmental Psychology
Intro to Sociology

Fourth Term: 

Group Design and Facilitation
Field Study 1 - Human Services
Speech
Abnormal Psychology

Fifth Term: 

Intro to Addiction & Substance Use Disor
Children, Families and Groups
Field Study 2 - Human Services

Graduates: 

37

Graduates Responding: 

19

Employed in Related Occupation: 

5

Employed In Non-related Occupations: 

0

Seeking Employment: 

0

Continuing Education: 

12

Not in Labor Market: 

0

Part Time: Responding: 

4

Full Time: Responding: 

1

Full Time: Average Hours Per Week: 

40

Full Time: Median Hourly Wage: 

$16.40

Full Time: Median Annual Salary: 

$34,109

Related Occupations: 

Administrative Assistant, Cultural Advocate, Mental Health Tech, Paraprofessional, Peer Support Specialist, Special Education Teacher Assistant

Program Number: 

105203

Explore Courses Body: 

The following list is not the official course list for this program. It is intended to give students an idea of what coursework will be required.

In Term 5, students are additionally required to take an elective course valuing 3 credits. The recommended course is Human Biology (806-198).

Current students should use the MyWestern self-service portal when registering for class.

Secondary Description: 

Read our blog to find out more about this career in action: Human Services Associate: Bridging Gaps, Transforming Lives

In addition to the standard fall term start, this program has a spring term evening program with course sequences differing from those listed below. Please speak with an Admissions Coach for more information.

To view the Human Services Associate program’s required disclosure on professional licensure, please click here.

University Transfer Agreement: 

Concordia University
Website
PDF
Viterbo University
Website
PDF
Winona State University
Website
PDF

Typical Start: 

Fall, Spring

Emergency Medical Technician - Advanced

Financial Aid Available: 

Not Financial Aid Eligible

The Educational Assistant technical diploma meets the requirement for all school employees working with students to have a minimum of 48 credits beyond a high school diploma. Educational assistants with this diploma are in high demand in schools, where they work under the direct supervision of a licensed teacher. They provide support to school-age students with varying abilities in the classroom, assisting with a range of tasks.

This program covers the first three terms of Western's Foundations of Teacher Education associate degree. Start your career as an assistant with the technical diploma or continue your education to expand your opportunities and earning potential.

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EMT-Basic
EMT - Advanced
Emergency Medical Technician
EMT - Ambulance Service
Telecommunicator 911 Dispatch

Program Credits: 

4.00

Total Cost: 

$656.60

Pathway: 

Emergency Medical Technician - Advanced

Additional Admission Requirements: 

To enroll in the Advanced EMT Certificate program, first apply for admission to the College, then read the program’s Essential Functions, complete a background check, provide proof of immunization (including a TB Test), read and return a signed copy of the supplemental information document, and complete American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider CPR certification.  You can find links to these document below.  In addition, you must hold a Wisconsin EMT-Basic License. Please see the details below.

Application Fee: 

$30 Application Fee

Application: 

Application

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Program Code: 

EMIV

First Term: 

Advanced EMT

Program Number: 

305316

Explore Courses Body: 

The following list is not the official course list for this program. It is intended to give students an idea of what coursework will be required.

Current students should use the MyWestern self-service portal when registering for class.

Secondary Description: 

To view the Emergency Medical Technician - Advanced program’s required disclosure on professional licensure, please click here.

Typical Start: 

Fall, Spring, Summer

Emergency Medical Technician - Basic

Financial Aid Available: 

Not Financial Aid Eligible

As an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), you're on the front lines providing lifesaving care to people in need. You'll learn how to assess a patient's illness or injury, render aid, and use proper procedures and precautions when treating a patient. This 180-hour course covers all the situations you are likely to encounter as an EMT, including emergency childbirth, airway obstruction, bleeding, fractures, shock, heart attack and stroke, and other medical emergencies, as well how to stabilize and safely transport the patient to a medical facility.

Although most EMTs work for ambulance services, fire departments and hospitals also employ them.

Students are required to take a practical and written exam to become nationally registered, and then apply for a license to work as EMTs in Wisconsin. Continue your education to earn a technical diploma or associate degree for further job opportunities and earning potential.

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EMT-Basic
Emergency Medical Technician

Program Credits: 

5.00

Total Cost: 

$820.75

Pathway: 

Emergency Medical Technician - Basic

Additional Information: 

Our Health and Public Safety programs are required to report additional information to prospective students, including certification exams, licensure, program completion rates, etc. You can find this information in the documents below:

Additional Admission Requirements: 

To enroll in the Emergency Medical Technician – Basic program, first apply for admission to the College, then read the program’s Essential Functions, complete a background check, provide proof of immunization (including a TB Test*), and read and return a signed copy of the supplemental information document. You can find links to these document below.

* Tuberculosis (TB) Test - One of the following is required:

  • Two step TB skin test (1-3 weeks apart) OR
  • Two consecutive annual tests (no more than 12 months between tests) OR
  • QuantiFERON Gold blood test (lab report required) OR
  • If positive results provide a lab report or physician verification of a clear chest x-ray.

Application Fee: 

$30 Application Fee

Application: 

Application

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Program Code: 

EMTB

First Term: 

EMT Basic

Graduates: 

70

Graduates Responding: 

20

Employed in Related Occupation: 

6

Employed In Non-related Occupations: 

1

Seeking Employment: 

1

Continuing Education: 

10

Not in Labor Market: 

0

Part Time: Responding: 

6

Full Time: Responding: 

0

Full Time: Average Hours Per Week: 

38

Full Time: Median Hourly Wage: 

$16.06

Full Time: Hourly Wage Range: 

$16.00-$16.12

Full Time: Median Annual Salary: 

$31,726

Related Occupations: 

EMT, Firefighter, Forestry Technician, General Laborer/Production

Program Number: 

305313

Explore Courses Body: 

The following list is not the official course list for this program. It is intended to give students an idea of what coursework will be required.

Current students should use the MyWestern self-service portal when registering for class.

Secondary Description: 

The Emergency Medical Technician course is offered in a variety of ways. Learn more about your options.

To view the Emergency Medical Technician - Basic program’s required disclosure on professional licensure, please click here.

Typical Start: 

Fall, Spring, Summer

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