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Radiography

Financial Aid Available: 

Financial Aid Eligible

Radiographers play an important role in the care of individuals who are ill or injured. Their primary responsibility is to ensure that diagnostic images are of the highest quality, enabling the medical team to make precise diagnoses and provide appropriate patient treatment.

In Western's program, you will gain a deep understanding of the impact of radiation on the human body, acquire the skills to accurately position patients, determine the optimal exposure settings, and learn how to safeguard both yourself and your patients from the effects of radiation.

Core classes are conducted in classroom and laboratory settings, with a strong emphasis on hands-on clinical experience within a healthcare environment. We offer classes in various formats, including traditional face-to-face, online, and blended, to accommodate your preferred learning style and schedule.

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Radiography Technologist
X-Ray Technologist
Radiology Technologist

Program Credits: 

63.00

Total Cost: 

$10 341.45

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:

Program Contact

Kathryn Scriver
Program Chair, Radiography
608-785-9256
ScriverK@westerntc.edu

Additional Admission Requirements: 

To enroll in the Radiography 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.  In addition, you must complete General Anatomy and Physiology, Developmental (or College) Biology, and Developmental (or College) Chemistry with a grade of “C” or better.  Please see the details below.

  • Radiography Technical Standards
  • Background Check
  • Complete one year of High School or one term of Developmental or College Biology
  • Complete one year of High School or one term of Developmental or College Chemistry
  • General Anatomy and Physiology (10806177)
  • If COVID vaccines are required by a clinical partner, you will be notified.

Accreditation: 

Western’s Radiography program is accredited by the
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
312-704-5300
Email: mail@jrcert.org

The program’s current award is 8 years. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found here. 

For more information about the JRCERT, please visit www.jrcert.org.

Application Fee: 

$30 Application Fee

Transcript: 

High School or GED/HSED Transcript

Application: 

Application

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Program Code: 

RADG

First Term: 

Radiographic Procedures 1
Introduction to Radiography
Radiographic Imaging
Radiography Clinical 1
Gen Anatomy & Physiology
Strengths Seminar

Second Term: 

Radiographic Procedures 2
Radiography Clinical 2
Advanced Radiographic Imaging
English Composition 1

Third Term: 

Radiographic Pathology
Radiography Clinical 3
Intro to Diversity Studies
Intro to Psychology

Fourth Term: 

Imaging Equipment Operation
Radiographic Image Analysis
Radiography Clinical 4
Imaging Modalities
Speech

Fifth Term: 

ARRT Certification Seminar
Radiography Clinical 5
Radiation Protection and Biology
Radiography Clinical 6

Graduates: 

45

Graduates Responding: 

30

Employed in Related Occupation: 

27

Employed In Non-related Occupations: 

2

Seeking Employment: 

0

Continuing Education: 

1

Not in Labor Market: 

1

Part Time: Responding: 

1

Full Time: Responding: 

16

Part Time: Average Hours Per Week: 

32

Full Time: Average Hours Per Week: 

41

Part Time: Median Hourly Wage: 

$32.00

Full Time: Median Hourly Wage: 

$27.40

Part Time: Hourly Wage Range: 

$32.00

Full Time: Hourly Wage Range: 

$21.10-$34.00

Full Time: Median Annual Salary: 

$62,880

Related Occupations: 

Radiologic Technologist, Xray technologist, Multimodality Technologist, CT Technologist, Interventional Radiology Technologist, Imaging Tech II

Program Number: 

105261

Explore Courses Body: 

Western offers most prerequisite courses for the Radiography program in a 7-week format (see www.westerntc.edu/7-weeks for more information). However, most program courses are offered in traditional 15-week terms.

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.

For information about the Western Radiography program’s effectiveness data, please click here.

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

University Transfer Agreement: 

Grand Canyon University
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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
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Typical Start: 

Fall

Physical Therapist Assistant

Financial Aid Available: 

Financial Aid Eligible

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.

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Physical Therapist Assistant

Program Credits: 

65.00

Total Cost: 

$10 669.75

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:

Program Contact

Shari Berry
Program Chair, Physical Therapist Assistant
608-785-9598
BerryS@westerntc.edu

Additional Admission Requirements: 

To enroll in the Physical Therapist Assistant 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.

Accreditation: 

The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Western is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 608-785-9598 or email berrys@westerntc.edu.

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Application Fee: 

$30 Application Fee

Transcript: 

High School or GED/HSED Transcript

Application: 

Application

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Program Code: 

PTAT

First Term: 

English Composition 1
Gen Anatomy & Physiology
Strengths Seminar

Second Term: 

PTA Patient Interventions
PTA Professional Issues 1
PTA Applied Kinesiology 1
Intro to Psychology

Third Term: 

PTA Therapeutic Exercise
PTA Biophysical Agents
PTA Applied Kinesiology 2
Intro to Diversity Studies

Fourth Term: 

Oral/Interpersonal Comm
Developmental Psychology

Fifth Term: 

PTA Princ of Neuro Rehab
PTA Princ of Musculo Rehab
PTA Cardio & Integ Mgmt
PTA Clinical Practice 1

Graduates: 

31

Graduates Responding: 

22

Employed in Related Occupation: 

18

Employed In Non-related Occupations: 

2

Seeking Employment: 

0

Continuing Education: 

0

Not in Labor Market: 

2

Part Time: Responding: 

2

Full Time: Responding: 

11

Part Time: Average Hours Per Week: 

19

Full Time: Average Hours Per Week: 

39

Part Time: Median Hourly Wage: 

$23.75

Full Time: Median Hourly Wage: 

$23.53

Part Time: Hourly Wage Range: 

$23.00-$24.50

Full Time: Hourly Wage Range: 

$20.00-$28.00

Related Occupations: 

Physical therapist Assistant, Light Skills Education Asst, Early Intervention Specialist

Program Number: 

105241

Sixth Term: 

PTA Clinical Practice 2
PTA Rehab Across the Lifespan
PTA Professional Issues 2
PTA Clinical Practice 3

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: 

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.

View Western’s Physical Therapist Assistant program’s Student Outcomes and Financial Fact Sheet.

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

University Transfer Agreement: 

Concordia University
Website
PDF
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Website
PDF

Typical Start: 

Summer

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Financial Aid Available: 

Financial Aid Eligible

Are you interested in a career that makes a real difference in people's lives? Consider enrolling in our associate degree program to become a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), or to explore other exciting job opportunities in related fields. As a COTA, you'll have the chance to work closely under the guidance of an occupational therapist. Your role? To help individuals overcome challenges in their daily lives using engaging, goal-oriented activities. This could mean assisting people in mastering everyday living skills, enjoying leisure and play, or developing work skills.

But that's not all. As a COTA, you'll find yourself in a variety of settings, each offering unique experiences. You might work in a hospital, a school, a geriatric center, or even in people's homes and communities. Each environment offers a chance to positively impact lives, helping people to not just live, but to thrive. If this sounds like the path for you, our program is the perfect starting point to launch your rewarding career in occupational therapy.

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Program Credits: 

65.00

Total Cost: 

$10 669.75

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:

Program Contact

Stephanie Andersen
Program Chair, Occupational Therapy Assistant
608-789-6132
AndersenS@westerntc.edu

Additional Admission Requirements: 

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

Accreditation: 

The program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E Bethesda, MD 20814, phone 301-652-6611, or www.acoteonline.org.

ACOTE and NBCOT Reporting Requirements

Application Fee: 

$30 Application Fee

Transcript: 

High School or GED/HSED Transcript

Application: 

Application

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Program Code: 

OCTA

First Term: 

English Composition 1
Oral/Interpersonal Comm
Gen Anatomy & Physiology
Intro to Psychology
Strengths Seminar

Second Term: 

Introduction to Occupational Therapy
Medical and Psychosocial Conditions
Activity Analysis and Applications
Intro to Diversity Studies
Developmental Psychology

Third Term: 

OT Performance Skills
Psychosocial Practice
OT Theory and Practice
Community Practice

Fifth Term: 

Geriatric Practice
OTA Fieldwork I
OT Phys Rehab Practice
OT Pediatric Practice

Graduates: 

18

Graduates Responding: 

12

Employed in Related Occupation: 

9

Employed In Non-related Occupations: 

0

Seeking Employment: 

0

Continuing Education: 

1

Not in Labor Market: 

3

Part Time: Responding: 

1

Full Time: Responding: 

5

Part Time: Average Hours Per Week: 

5

Full Time: Average Hours Per Week: 

39

Part Time: Median Hourly Wage: 

$25.00

Full Time: Median Hourly Wage: 

$23.30

Part Time: Hourly Wage Range: 

$25.00

Full Time: Hourly Wage Range: 

$21.00-$24.50

Related Occupations: 

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, COTA/L, PRN COTA

Program Number: 

105141

Sixth Term: 

OTA Practice and Management
OTA Fieldwork IIA
OTA Fieldwork IIB

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: 

General Education classes are offered in a variety of learning formats. A few OTA program-specific courses are offered online or blended, with the majority taught face-to-face at 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.

For more information about Western’s Occupational Therapy Assistant program’s student outcomes, please consult the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) website by clicking here.

View the Occupational Therapy Assistant program’s required disclosure on professional licensure, program graduation rates, and estimated program costs.

Students from Western’s Occupational Therapy Assistant program are eligible to take the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification exam upon graduation. A felony conviction may affect a graduate's ability to sit for the NBCOT exam.

University Transfer Agreement: 

Concordia University
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Lakeland University
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PDF
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Website
PDF

Typical Start: 

Summer

Surgical Technology

Financial Aid Available: 

Financial Aid Eligible

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.

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Surgical Technologist
Surgical Technician
Certified Surgical Technologist

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 documents below:

Program Contact

Steve Thompson
Program Chair, Surgical Technology
608-789-6095
ThompsonS@westerntc.edu

Additional Admission Requirements: 

To enroll in the Surgical Technology 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.  In addition, you must complete the program prerequisite of General Anatomy and Physiology 10806177 with a grade of “C” or better. Please see the details below.

Accreditation: 

Western Technical College's Surgical Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) in collaboration with the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA).

CAAHEP Contact Information:
9355 – 113th St. N. #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
727-210-2350
www.caahep.org

ARC/STSA Contact Information:
19751 E. Mainstreet, Suite 339
Parker, CO 80138
Phone: 303-694-9262
Fax: 303-741-3655
Email: info@arcstsa.org

Application Fee: 

$30 Application Fee

Transcript: 

High School or GED/HSED Transcript

Application: 

Application

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Program Code: 

STEC

First Term: 

Medical Terminology
English Composition 1
Oral/Interpersonal Comm
Gen Anatomy & Physiology
Strengths Seminar

Second Term: 

Intro to Surgical Technology
Surgical Tech Fundamentals 1
Exploring Surgical Issues
Intro to Psychology

Third Term: 

Surgical Tech Fundamentals 2
Surgical Pharmacology
Surgical Skills Application
Microbiology

Fifth Term: 

Surgical Interventions 1
Surgical Technology Clinical 1
Surgical Technology Clinical 2
Intro to Diversity Studies

Graduates: 

33

Graduates Responding: 

16

Employed in Related Occupation: 

13

Employed In Non-related Occupations: 

2

Seeking Employment: 

0

Continuing Education: 

1

Not in Labor Market: 

1

Part Time: Responding: 

0

Full Time: Responding: 

6

Full Time: Average Hours Per Week: 

37

Full Time: Median Hourly Wage: 

$27.16

Full Time: Hourly Wage Range: 

$24.00-$34.50

Related Occupations: 

Surgical Technician, Certified Surgical Technologist, Surgical Technologist

Program Number: 

105121

Sixth Term: 

Surgical Technology Clinical 3
Surgical Technology Clinical 4
Surgical Interventions II

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 Surgical Technology program’s required disclosure on professional licensure, please click here.

University Transfer Agreement: 

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Website
PDF

Typical Start: 

Summer

Web Design

Financial Aid Available: 

Not Financial Aid Eligible

The Web Design certificate gives students and working designers experience with the software, methods, and best practices for designing web content and online experiences. You'll take hands-on courses in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop to gain the skills and techniques needed to create and modify graphics for web and mobile. You'll explore front-end web design programming, including CSS and HTML.

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Website Designer
Web/Graphic Designer/Developer
Graphic Designer

Program Credits: 

12.00

Total Cost: 

$1 969.80

Application Fee: 

$30 Application Fee

Application: 

Application

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Program Code: 

GWDC

First Term: 

Design Fundamentals

Second Term: 

Adobe Photoshop

Third Term: 

Website Design 1
Website Design 2

Program Number: 

90201A

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

Health Office Assistant

Financial Aid Available: 

Not Financial Aid Eligible

Healthcare Office Assistants are at the front lines of a medical office and play an integral role in the patient's experience. This certificate prepares you to perform specialized administrative tasks in a healthcare setting such as registering patients, scheduling patient appointments and procedures, communicating professionally, maintaining electronic health care records, operating computer software and office equipment, and maintaining supplies for the office. Choose to work in a variety of healthcare facilities including clinics, hospitals, dental offices, chiropractors, and many more.

Courses are offered in a convenient online format.

To further your career opportunities, continue your education by moving seamlessly into the Health Office Professional technical diploma or the Medical Administrative Professional associate degree.

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Medical Service Coordinator
Medical Office Clerk
Medical Office Receptionist
Medical Secretary
Health Office Assistant
Patient Coordinator

Program Credits: 

15.00

Total Cost: 

$2 462.25

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Health Office Assistant

Application Fee: 

$30 Application Fee

Application: 

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Program Code: 

HOAS

First Term: 

Computer Apps for Business
Business Formatting for Healthcare
Healthcare Business Terminology
Digital Literacy for Healthcare
English Composition 1
Strengths Seminar

Second Term: 

Medical Admin Procedures

Program Number: 

611601

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

Software and Technology: 

This program requires specific software and technology to complete classwork. Click here to see the list of items you will need for your courses.

If you do not have access to the items listed for your program, or if the items you have do not meet the requirements, resources may be available. Submit a Student Resource Request using our online form.

Internet access is required to access student accounts from off campus. The Learning Commons can provide information on free, off-campus Wi-Fi spots. Contact them at LearningCommons@westerntc.edu or call 608-785-9198.

For additional specifications, please review Technology and Software Recommendations for Most Classes on Western’s IT Knowledgebase.

Horticultural Plant Health Care

Financial Aid Available: 

Not Financial Aid Eligible

Are you passionate about plants and eager to enter the "green industry"? Get ready to kickstart your career with a certificate in Horticulture Plant Health. This program provides a comprehensive overview of plants and plant health-related topics, offering valuable insights into plant identification, ornamental care, and soil characteristics.

As part of this program, you will undergo testing to obtain the State of Wisconsin Pesticide Applicators License, enhancing your qualifications in the field.

Upon successfully completing this certificate program, you will be well-prepared to either begin your career in the workforce or seamlessly transition into Western's Landscape Horticulture Technician technical diploma program for additional career opportunities and earning potential.

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Lawn Care Technician
Golf Course Crew
Greenhouse Grower Staff
Garden Center Associate
Landscape Maintenance Crew
Organic Vegetable Assistant Grower

Program Credits: 

6.00

Total Cost: 

$984.90

Pathway: 

Horticultural Plant Health Care

Application Fee: 

$30 Application Fee

Application: 

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Program Code: 

HPHC

First Term: 

Fundamentals of Plant Identification
Holistic Plant Health Care

Second Term: 

Advanced Horticulture Practice

Program Number: 

610011

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

Medical Coding Specialist

Financial Aid Available: 

Financial Aid Eligible

If you enjoy precision and detail, consider a medical coding career. As a medical coder, you'll review medical documentation provided by physicians and translate it into numeric codes that represent diagnoses and treatment. In addition to coding, courses also cover anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, diseases, health data management, and computer applications. The coded data are used for many purposes, including healthcare claims and research.

Graduates of this program are employed as entry-level coding specialists in hospitals, clinics, physician practices, surgery centers, care facilities, consulting companies, billing services, and insurance companies.

Graduates are eligible to take the Certified Coding Associate exam of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Additional certification exams and career opportunities are available for those with on-the-job coding experience.

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Certified Medical Coder
Certified Professional Coder
Health Information Coder
Medical Billing Specialist
Medical Coding Specialist

Program Credits: 

30.00

Total Cost: 

$4 924.50

Pathway: 

Medical Coding Specialist

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:

Program Contact

Susan Summerfield
Program Chair, Medical Coding Specialist
608-789-6103
SummerfieldS@westerntc.edu

 

Additional Admission Requirements: 

To enroll in the Medical Coding Specialist program, first apply for admission to the College, then electronically sign the program's Technical Standards. You can find a link to this document below. 

Application Fee: 

$30 Application Fee

Transcript: 

High School or GED/HSED Transcript

Application: 

Application

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Program Code: 

MECS

First Term: 

Gen Anatomy & Physiology
Strengths Seminar

Second Term: 

Medical Terminology
Digital Literacy for Healthcare
Foundations of HIM
Human Diseases for Hlth Profes

Third Term: 

ICD Diagnosis Coding
ICD Procedure Coding

Fifth Term: 

Healthcare Revenue Management
CPT Coding

Program Number: 

315302

Sixth Term: 

Intermediate Coding

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: 

Summer

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 electronically sign 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 MA
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: 

101

Graduates Responding: 

47

Employed in Related Occupation: 

28

Employed In Non-related Occupations: 

1

Seeking Employment: 

0

Continuing Education: 

15

Not in Labor Market: 

18

Part Time: Responding: 

7

Full Time: Responding: 

5

Part Time: Average Hours Per Week: 

27

Full Time: Average Hours Per Week: 

45

Part Time: Median Hourly Wage: 

$18.73

Full Time: Median Hourly Wage: 

$18.38

Part Time: Hourly Wage Range: 

$17.96-$20.00

Full Time: Hourly Wage Range: 

$17.22-$20.00

Related Occupations: 

Medical Assistant/Laboratory Technician, Laboratory Assistant, Medical Assistant

Program Number: 

315091

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: 

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

Featured Program: 

Yes

Leadership & Supervision Professional

Financial Aid Available: 

Financial Aid Eligible

This technical diploma is designed to provide you with the skills to move into a leadership position. You will work on developing the interpersonal skills that effective managers and supervisors possess. Project-based learning activities include team building, managing workplace diversity and change, problem solving, human resource management, supervisory and leadership skills. Also included will be safety and loss prevention, which are key responsibilities of a supervisor. This 14-course program is intended for individuals already in the workplace. You may also choose to complete the seven-course Foundation of Leadership technical diploma or the Leadership Development associate's degree.

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Career Opportunities: 

Management Analyst
Administrative Services Manager
Team Leader
Supervisor
Department Manager
Warehouse Manager

Program Credits: 

39.00

Total Cost: 

$6 401.85

Pathway: 

Leadership & Supervision Professional

Application Fee: 

$30 Application Fee

Application: 

Application

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Program Code: 

LDSP

First Term: 

Professional and Leadership Development
Personal Leadership Strategies
Diversity & Change Mgmnt
Supervision
Strengths Seminar

Second Term: 

Intro to HR Management

Third Term: 

Employment Law
Project Management
Team Building
Leadership Development

Fourth Term: 

Safety in the Workplace
Capstone in Leadership
Organizational Development
Managing for Quality

Program Number: 

311961

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: 

Spring

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