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Cariology 10508109

1.00 credits

Dental

Focuses on the characteristics and contributing factors of dental decay. Dental Hygiene students help patients minimize caries risk by developing treatment plans, communicating methods to patients and evaluating treatment results.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01DH Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/18/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 26 – May 18 Monday 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM 2016A - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Tanya Ponik	View Rates

Dental Pharmacology 10508114

2.00 credits

Dental

Prepares student dental hygienists to select safe and effective patient premedication and within the scope of dental hygiene practice. Students will also learn to recognize potential pharmacological contraindications for specific patients and to take measures to avoid negative impact or alert other members of the dental team to possible negative impact.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01DH Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/18/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 26 – May 18 Monday 12:00 PM - 01:50 PM 2016A - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Janis Ciskowski	View Rates

Dental Radiography 10508103

2.00 credits

Dental

Prepares dental auxiliary students to operate radiographic equipment and expose bitewing, periapical, extra oral, and occlusal images. Emphasis is placed on protection against x-ray hazards. Students also produce, mount, and evaluate dental images for diagnostic value. This course also provides the background in radiographic theory required for students to make informed decisions and adjustments.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#02DA Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/19/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 26 – May 19 Monday 08:00 AM - 10:50 AM 1031 - Dental Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Jana Swenson Jan 26 – May 19 Tuesday 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM 2019 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Jana Swenson	View Rates

Nursing Advanced Skills 10543112

1.00 credits

Nursing

This course focuses on the development of advanced clinical skills across the lifespan. Content includes advanced intravenous skills, blood product administration, chest tube systems, basic electrocardiogram interpretation and nasogastric/feeding tube insertion.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	01/27/2026 – 02/19/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 27 – Feb 17 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 01:00 PM 2022B - Nursing Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Jan 27 – Feb 17 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 01:00 PM 2022A - Nursing Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Jan 29 – Feb 19 Thursday 08:00 AM - 01:00 PM Wausau Main Campus	View Rates
#02 Spring	Open	01/27/2026 – 02/19/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 27 – Feb 17 Tuesday 02:00 PM - 07:00 PM 2022B - Nursing Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Jan 27 – Feb 17 Tuesday 02:00 PM - 07:00 PM 2022A - Nursing Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Jan 29 – Feb 19 Thursday 08:00 AM - 01:00 PM Wausau Main Campus	View Rates

Dental Hygiene Process IV 10508117

4.00 credits

Dental

This clinical course builds on and expands the technical/clinical skills student dental hygienists developed in Dental Hygiene Process III. With feedback from the instructor, students manage all aspects of cases in the course of providing comprehensive care for calculus case type 0, 1, 2, and 3 patients and for perio case type 0 I, II, and III patients. Emphasizes maximization of clinical efficiency and effectiveness. Prepares student dental hygienists to demonstrate their clinical skills in a formal examination situation.

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Dental Hygiene Process 1 10508105

4.00 credits

Dental

Introduces Dental Hygiene students to the basic technical/clinical skills required of practicing Dental Hygienists including use of basic dental equipment, examination of patients and procedures within the dental unit. Under the direct supervision of an instructor, students integrate hands-on skills with entry-level critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The course also reinforces the application of Dental Health Safety skills.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01DH Spring	Open	01/27/2026 – 05/21/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 27 – May 21 Thursday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 1009 - Dental Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Janis Ciskowski Jan 27 – May 21 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 09:50 AM 2016A - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Janis Ciskowski	View Rates

Dental Hygiene Ethics & Profes 10508107

1.00 credits

Dental

Helps student dental hygienists develop and apply high professional and ethical standards. Students apply the laws that govern the practice of dental hygiene to their work with patients, other members of a dental team and the community. Emphasis is placed on maintaining confidentiality and obtaining informed consent. Students enhance their ability to present a professional appearance.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01DH Spring	Open	01/27/2026 – 05/19/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 27 – May 19 Tuesday 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM 2016A - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Janis Ciskowski	View Rates

Nutrition And Dental Health 10508110

2.00 credits

Dental

Prepares student dental hygienists to counsel patients about diet and its impact on oral health. Students learn to distinguish between balanced and unbalanced diets and to construct diets that meet the needs of patients with compromised dental/oral health. Students also learn to counsel patients about the effect of eating disorders on dental health.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01DH Spring	Open	01/27/2026 – 05/19/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 27 – May 19 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 09:50 AM 2019 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Jana Swenson	View Rates

Intro To Clinical Care Management 10543108

2.00 credits

Nursing

This clinical experience applies nursing concepts and therapeutic nursing interventions to groups of patients across the lifespan. It also provides an introduction to leadership, management, and team building.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#05 Spring	Open	01/27/2026 – 05/12/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 27 Tuesday 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM 1004A - CHS Auditorium - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Feb 2 Monday 08:00 AM - 02:00 PM Wausau Main Campus Mar 9 – Apr 7 Monday, Tuesday 06:00 AM - 03:00 PM Wausau Main Campus May 12 Tuesday 08:30 AM - 02:30 PM 2014 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS)	View Rates

Dental Anxiety And Pain Management 10508118

2.00 credits

Dental

This course prepares the student dental hygienist to work within the scope of dental hygiene practice to manage anxiety and pain for dental patients. Students learn to prepare and administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide safely. The course also addresses the recommendation of alternative pain control measures.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01DH Spring	Open	01/29/2026 – 03/20/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 29 – Jan 30 Thursday, Friday 07:30 AM - 05:30 PM 2005 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Debra Koziel Feb 6 – Feb 20 Friday 07:00 AM - 05:30 PM 1009 - Dental Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Debra Koziel	View Rates

Nursing Health Promotion 10543106

3.00 credits

Nursing

This course focuses on topics related to health promotion for individuals and families throughout the lifespan. We will cover nursing care of the developing family, which includes reproductive issues, pregnancy, labor and delivery, post-partum, the newborn, and the child. Recognizing the spectrum of healthy families we will discern patterns associated with adaptive and maladaptive behaviors applying mental health principles. An emphasis is placed on teaching and supporting healthy lifestyles choices for individuals of all ages. Nutrition, exercise, stress management, empowerment, and risk reduction practices are highlighted. Study of the family will cover dynamics, functions, discipline styles, and stages of development.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	01/30/2026 – 05/21/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 30 – May 15 Friday 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM 2014 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Jennifer Oelke Apr 16 Thursday 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM 3014 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Jennifer Oelke May 21 Thursday 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM 4037 - Computer Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Jennifer Oelke	View Rates

Nursing Health Alterations 10543105

3.00 credits

Nursing

This course elaborates upon the basic concepts of health and illness as presented in Nursing Fundamentals. It applies theories of nursing in the care of patients through the lifespan, utilizing problem solving and critical thinking. This course will provide an opportunity to study conditions affecting different body systems and apply evidence-based nursing interventions. It will also introduce concepts of leadership and management.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	01/30/2026 – 05/19/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 30 – May 15 Friday 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM 2014 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Penny Zahl Apr 16 Thursday 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM 3014 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Penny Zahl May 19 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM 4037 - Computer Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Penny Zahl	View Rates

Nursing Complex Health Alterations II 10543113

3.00 credits

Nursing

Complex Health Alterations II prepares the learner to provide and evaluate care for patients across the lifespan with alterations in the immune, neuro-sensory, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, renal/urinary, reproductive systems and shock, burns and trauma. The learner will also focus on management of care for patients with high-risk perinatal conditions and high-risk newborns.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	01/30/2026 – 05/08/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 30 – May 8 Friday 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM 3014 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Brittany McHugh Apr 16 Thursday 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM 3016 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Brittany McHugh	View Rates

EFDA Dental Procedures 10508121

3.00 credits

Dental

Learn how to perform the placement and finishing of restorative materials after the dentist prepares a tooth for restoration. Includes the application of sealants and temporizations.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	02/20/2026 – 04/17/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Feb 20 – Apr 17 Friday 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM 1002 - Dental Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Susan Pernsteiner Feb 26 – Mar 12 Thursday 05:30 PM - 08:30 PM 1002 - Dental Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Susan Pernsteiner Mar 26 – Apr 16 Thursday 05:30 PM - 08:30 PM 1002 - Dental Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Susan Pernsteiner	View Rates

Mental Health & Community Concepts 10543110

2.00 credits

Nursing

This course will cover topics related to the delivery of community and mental health care. Specific health needs of individuals, families, and groups will be addressed across the lifespan. Attention will be given to diverse and at-risk populations. Mental health concepts will concentrate on adaptive/maladaptive behaviors and specific mental health disorders. Community resources will be examined in relation to specific types of support offered to racial, ethnic, economically diverse individuals and groups.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	02/23/2026 – 05/20/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Feb 23 – May 18 Monday 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM 3016 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Michelle Knaup May 20 Wednesday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 4037 - Computer Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Michelle Knaup	View Rates