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Sheet Metal

Sheet metal workers make, install, and maintain air-conditioning, heating, ventilation, and pollution control duct systems; roofs; siding; rain gutters; downspouts; skylights; restaurant equipment; outdoor signs; and many other products made with metal sheets. They also may work with fiberglass and plastic materials. Although some workers specialize in fabrication, installation, or maintenance, most do all three jobs.

Phlebotomy

Financial Aid Available: 

Not Financial Aid Eligible

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

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Phlebotomist
Healthcare Support Worker

Program Credits: 

3.00

Total Cost: 

$492.45

Additional Information: 

Course Sequence and Delivery

The Phlebotomy Skills and Experience course is 3 credits and runs the entire length of the term. For the first half of the term, you will attend lecture and practice your skills in lab for two hours a day, two days a week. After you complete the lecture and lab portion of the course on campus, you will begin clinical rotations to obtain real-world experience. The clinical rotation consists of 64 hours and is completed during the second half of the course. You will be scheduled for at least two 4-hour blocks of time at your clinical site each week for a total of 8 hours per week.

The availability of clinical slots for Phlebotomy students is wholly dependent on the operational demands of our clinical partners. Clinical time may be held at any time between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on any weekday, Monday through Friday. Although our Clinical Coordinator will do her best to accommodate students’ work and class schedules, we are unable to determine in advance where and when students will be assigned to clinical. This information will be shared with students during the fourth week of class.

Additional Admission Requirements: 

To enroll in the Phlebotomy program, first apply for admission to the College, then electronically sign the program's Technical Standards and complete a background check.

 You can find links to these documents below.

Application Fee: 

$30 Application Fee

Transcript: 

High School or GED/HSED Transcript

Application: 

Application

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Program Code: 

PHLE

First Term: 

Phlebotomy Skills & Experience

Program Number: 

90513A

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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: 

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.

Typical Start: 

Fall, Spring

Refrigeration, Air Conditioning & Heating Service Technician

Financial Aid Available: 

Financial Aid Eligible

Western's HVAC Technician technical diploma program will prepare you for an in-demand career in the installation, maintenance, and repair of heating, cooling, and refrigeration equipment.

With an emphasis on energy conservation, a concern for air quality, and the environmental impact of cooling agents, you'll be well-prepared for entry-level positions working on residential and commercial heating, cooling, and refrigeration units. Opportunities can be found as a service technician for an air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating systems dealer; in building maintenance; or in manufacturing.

Additionally, the program offers a valuable job shadowing experience, providing practical insights and enhancing your readiness for a successful career in HVAC technology.

This technical diploma is a pathway to the Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration associate degree so you can continue your education for additional career and earning opportunities.

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HVAC Technician
HVAC Service Technician
Maintenance Technician
Refrigeration Installation Repairer
Commercial HVAC Service Technician
Building Maintenance Technician

Program Credits: 

30.00

Total Cost: 

$4 924.50

Pathway: 

Refrigeration, Air Conditioning & Heating Service Technician

Application Fee: 

$30 Application Fee

Application: 

Application

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Program Code: 

RAHS

First Term: 

Construction Industry Basics
Introduction to Refrigeration
Heating Systems
Electric Circuits for HVACR
Work-Based Learning & Observation
College Math
Strengths Seminar

Second Term: 

HVACR Air Hand, Psych & IAQ
HVACR Res Htg & Cool Loads
Electric Motors and Controls in HVACR
Refrigeration Systems
Air Conditioning
Oral/Interpersonal Comm

Graduates: 

32

Graduates Responding: 

10

Employed in Related Occupation: 

7

Employed In Non-related Occupations: 

1

Seeking Employment: 

0

Continuing Education: 

2

Not in Labor Market: 

2

Part Time: Responding: 

0

Full Time: Responding: 

4

Full Time: Average Hours Per Week: 

40

Full Time: Median Hourly Wage: 

$21.15

Full Time: Hourly Wage Range: 

$18.00-$24.61

Related Occupations: 

HVAC Tech, HVAC Installer, Steamfitter

Program Number: 

314011

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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 Refrigeration, Air Conditioning & Heating Service Technician program’s required disclosure on professional licensure, please click here.

Typical Start: 

Fall

Sales Representative

Financial Aid Available: 

Financial Aid Eligible

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.

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Sales Associate
Customer Service Representative
Inside/Outside Sales Representative
Retail Sales Representative
Business Associate

Program Credits: 

30.00

Total Cost: 

$4 924.50

Pathway: 

Sales Representative

Application Fee: 

$30 Application Fee

Application: 

Application

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Program Code: 

SLRP

First Term: 

Business Concepts
Computer Apps for Business
Selling Principles
Quality Customer Service
Strengths Seminar

Second Term: 

Marketing Principles
Advanced Professional Selling
Content Marketing
English Composition 1

Third Term: 

Business Financials
Speech

Program Number: 

311048

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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

Paramedic Technician

Financial Aid Available: 

Financial Aid Eligible

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.

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Paramedic
EMT-Paramedic
Firefighter/Paramedic

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:

Western Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). For more information, see our Performance Excellence and Accreditation page. 

Program Contact

Debra Slaby
Program Chair, Paramedic Technician
SlabyD@westerntc.edu
608-789-4761

Additional Admission Requirements: 

To enroll in the Paramedic Technician 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), complete American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR certification, and read and return a signed copy of the supplemental information document. You can find links to these document below. In addition, you must complete the prerequisites to General Anatomy and Physiology with a grade of “C” or better and hold a Wisconsin EMT-Basic or Advanced License. Please see the details below.

The Paramedic Technician program follows Western's policies regarding the Transfer of Credits and Credit for Prior Learning. 

Accreditation: 

The Western Technical College Paramedic Technician program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).

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

To contact CoAEMSP:
214-703-8445
FAX 214-703-8992
www.coaemsp.org

Application Fee: 

$30 Application Fee

Transcript: 

High School or GED/HSED Transcript

Application: 

Application

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Program Code: 

PATC

First Term: 

English Composition 1
Speech
Gen Anatomy & Physiology
Intro to Psychology

Second Term: 

Adv Anatomy & Physiology
Developmental Psychology
Intro to Sociology

Fourth Term: 

EMS FUNDAMENTAL
Paramedic Medical Principles
Adv. Patient Assess Principles
ADV. PRE-HOSPITAL PHARMACOLOGY
PARAMEDIC RESPIRATORY MGT.
Paramedic Cardiology
Paramedic Portfolio 1
Strengths Seminar

Fifth Term: 

Adv Emergency Resuscitation
Paramedic Trauma
Special Patient Populations
Medical Emergencies
Paramedic Portfolio 2

Graduates: 

19

Graduates Responding: 

10

Employed in Related Occupation: 

7

Employed In Non-related Occupations: 

0

Seeking Employment: 

0

Continuing Education: 

2

Not in Labor Market: 

3

Part Time: Responding: 

0

Full Time: Responding: 

4

Full Time: Average Hours Per Week: 

44

Full Time: Median Hourly Wage: 

$22.10

Full Time: Hourly Wage Range: 

$16.50-$28.86

Full Time: Median Annual Salary: 

$70,000

Related Occupations: 

Paramedic, Instructor/Operator

Program Number: 

105311

Sixth Term: 

EMS Operations
Clinical/Field Experience
Capstone

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 Paramedic Program core courses are held at the Sparta Public Safety Training Facility in Sparta, Wisconsin.

Typical Start: 

Fall

Program Outcomes Link: 

Paramedic Program Outcomes

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