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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

Explore Courses Body: 

Western offers most courses in a 7-week format, but course length can vary. There are two 7-week sessions in each term, so courses listed below may not be taken at the same time. See www.westerntc.edu/7-weeks for more information.

This course list gives you an idea of what coursework will be required but is not the official list. Current students should use the MyWestern self-service portal for academic planning.

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

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 electronically sign the program's Technical Standards, 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: 

701

Graduates Responding: 

320

Employed in Related Occupation: 

26

Employed In Non-related Occupations: 

19

Seeking Employment: 

1

Continuing Education: 

269

Not in Labor Market: 

274

Part Time: Responding: 

4

Full Time: Responding: 

11

Part Time: Average Hours Per Week: 

24

Full Time: Average Hours Per Week: 

37

Part Time: Median Hourly Wage: 

$18

Full Time: Median Hourly Wage: 

$17.81

Part Time: Hourly Wage Range: 

$16.50-$20.00

Full Time: Hourly Wage Range: 

$14.00-$23.00

Full Time: Median Annual Salary: 

$53,000

Related Occupations: 

Certified Nursing Assistant, Perioperative Technician , SHC Assistant Manager, Victim Advocate, Program Technician

Program Number: 

305431

Explore Courses Body: 

Western offers most courses in a 7-week format, but course length can vary. There are two 7-week sessions in each term, so courses listed below may not be taken at the same time. See www.westerntc.edu/7-weeks for more information.

This course list gives you an idea of what coursework will be required but is not the official list. Current students should use the MyWestern self-service portal for academic planning.

Secondary Description: 

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

Typical Start: 

Fall, Spring, Summer

Emergency Medical Technician - Advanced

Financial Aid Available: 

Not Financial Aid Eligible

If you are already certified as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), this course provides additional training that allows you to provide even more lifesaving care. Advanced patient assessment, communication, and beginning advanced life support interventions are among the topics covered.

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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 electronically sign the program's Technical Standards, 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

Graduates: 

24

Graduates Responding: 

6

Employed in Related Occupation: 

0

Employed In Non-related Occupations: 

1

Seeking Employment: 

0

Continuing Education: 

5

Not in Labor Market: 

5

Part Time: Responding: 

0

Full Time: Responding: 

0

Program Number: 

305316

Explore Courses Body: 

Western offers most courses in a 7-week format, but course length can vary. There are two 7-week sessions in each term, so courses listed below may not be taken at the same time. See www.westerntc.edu/7-weeks for more information.

This course list gives you an idea of what coursework will be required but is not the official list. Current students should use the MyWestern self-service portal for academic planning.

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 electronically sign the program's Technical Standards, 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: 

228

Graduates Responding: 

79

Employed in Related Occupation: 

11

Employed In Non-related Occupations: 

3

Seeking Employment: 

0

Continuing Education: 

62

Not in Labor Market: 

65

Part Time: Responding: 

1

Full Time: Responding: 

2

Part Time: Average Hours Per Week: 

24

Full Time: Average Hours Per Week: 

45

Part Time: Median Hourly Wage: 

$14.00

Full Time: Median Hourly Wage: 

$19.25

Part Time: Hourly Wage Range: 

$14.00

Full Time: Hourly Wage Range: 

$17.50-$21.00

Related Occupations: 

EMT, Patient Care Assistant, Operator

Program Number: 

305313

Explore Courses Body: 

Western offers most courses in a 7-week format, but course length can vary. There are two 7-week sessions in each term, so courses listed below may not be taken at the same time. See www.westerntc.edu/7-weeks for more information.

This course list gives you an idea of what coursework will be required but is not the official list. Current students should use the MyWestern self-service portal for academic planning.

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

Viroqua

Western in Viroqua is a thriving learning community located in the heart of downtown. Here, we offer select associate degrees, technical diplomas, and certificate programs, as well as classes that transfer to programs at Western's La Crosse Campus and to other colleges and universities. Whether you are a new high school graduate, an adult interested in career advancement or career changes, or an employer seeking training for your employees, Western in Viroqua can help you meet your goals.