In this three-credit course, you'll learn to effectively and efficiently obtain quality blood samples for laboratory testing.

Program-specific courses are held in the Health Science Center, a shared facility located a few blocks from the La Crosse main campus. Check our maps page for specific location information.

Strong sales skills can set you up for remarkable career success, and Western's Sales Representative program provides the foundation you need. You'll acquire a range of interpersonal, technical, and professional skills that will prepare you for a fulfilling career in inside, outside, or retail sales, as well as customer service roles. The courses cover vital subjects like business principles, marketing, finance, communication, and sales strategies, emphasizing ethical practices.

This technical diploma represents the third step in the Customer Service and Sales Career Pathway. Successful completion of this program provides you with valuable business credentials, opening doors to employment opportunities, promotions, and increased earning potential. Or, you can choose to pursue an associate degree in Sales Management.

We offer the flexibility of online and blended format classes, making it easier for you to access and complete your education in a manner that suits your schedule and learning preferences.

Can you respond to life or death situations in a calm and controlled manner? As a paramedic technician, you'd be first on the scene to provide critical care to the ill or injured. You need to be able to work independently, make decisions quickly and, most of all, be trained to use advanced lifesaving techniques in emergency situations. Through classroom instruction and valuable field experience, this associate degree program will provide you with the skills you need to work for ambulance services, fire departments, police departments, or hospitals.

The Paramedic program's minimum expectation is to prepare Paramedics who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession.

Western's Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program is both demanding and fulfilling. As a PTA, you'll use your knowledge and skills to enhance human health and functionality. You will achieve this by applying scientific principles to prevent, detect, evaluate, correct, or alleviate both sudden onset and prolonged movement dysfunctions.

To excel in this role, you must possess strong technical skills and the ability to collaborate with a variety people. Being organized and detail-oriented is essential, particularly when it comes to documenting the progress of your patients.

This degree will set you up for success in this high-skill career working effectively under the direction and supervision of licensed physical therapists.

The operating room is a demanding and often stressful environment, and it takes a collaborative effort to ensure its smooth operation. If you thrive under pressure and can remain calm in challenging situations, you may find your calling as a surgical technologist. In this critical role, you will be an integral part of the surgical team, responsible for ensuring that equipment functions correctly, maintaining a sterile and safe environment, and ensuring the patient's comfort. Surgical procedures can vary from invasive to minimally invasive, diagnostic, or therapeutic, and you will gain experience in all these areas. Your duties will encompass both pre- and post-operative care, making you an indispensable member of the healthcare team.

Success in an operating room demands focus, dedication, and exceptional multitasking abilities. Before starting the program, all candidates will have the opportunity to gain insight through job shadowing experiences and witness surgeries in progress.

While some general studies courses are available online, with distance learning options at our regional locations, many of our program's core courses are taught face-to-face at the La Crosse Campus. These courses will consist of a combination of lectures, labs, and clinical rotations as you progress through the program.

You will be required to take a national certification exam as a final step before beginning employment as a surgical technologist. This certification ensures that you are well-prepared to excel in this vital healthcare role.