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Advanced Microbiology 10513140

2.00 credits

Clinical Laboratory Technician

Provides an overview of acid fast organisms, fungi, parasites, and anaerobic bacteria. The organisms, their pathophysiology, epidemiology, the diseases and conditions that they cause, laboratory methods of handling, culturing and identification will be discussed.

1 Course Section

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#01 Fall	Open	08/24/2026 – 12/16/2026	08/29/2026	Hybrid Zoom Only	ZOOM	Aug 24 – Dec 16 Monday 09:30 AM - 10:20 AM ZOOM Valerie Natzke	View Rates

Beginning Beekeeping 60090102

0.15 credits

Young & Adult Farmers

$50.00

In this class students will learn the basics of beekeeping, including the biology of bees, how to maintain a hive, the life cycle of bees, the hierarchy of the hive, protecting your bees from disease and predators, as well as how to winterize your hives.

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#PD002 Spring	Open	05/09/2026	04/28/2026	In-Person	Wausau Off Campus	May 9 Saturday 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM Wausau Off Campus WTPD Contracts	$50.00

Boundaries & Ethics - Helping Professions 10550210

3.00 credits

Substance Use Disorder Counseling

Evaluate the ethical codes of the helping professions. Examine professional boundaries related to the helping professions. Incorporate ethical standards into decision making processes. Examine ethical considerations related to professional standards for the helping professions. Examine ethical considerations related to state and federal regulations for the helping professions. Examine the ethical considerations related to professional self-care.

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#01 Fall	Open	08/24/2026 – 12/16/2026	08/29/2026	Hybrid Zoom Only	ZOOM	Aug 24 – Dec 16 Thursday 09:00 AM - 11:50 AM ZOOM Tracy Vaughan	View Rates

Clinical Experience 3 10513153

2.00 credits

Clinical Laboratory Technician

$337.58

Practice the principles and procedures of laboratory medicine as an entry level Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) in a clinical laboratory setting. Working alongside laboratory professionals, you will collect and process specimens, operate laboratory analyzers and instruments and report results in a Laboratory Information Systems.

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#01 Spring	Open	04/20/2026 – 05/22/2026	04/20/2026	In-Person	Wausau Off Campus	Apr 20 – May 22 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM Wausau Off Campus Cory Sullivan	$337.58

Coagulation 10513121

1.00 credits

Clinical Laboratory Technician

$211.29

Introduces the theory and principles of coagulation and explores mechanisms involved in coagulation disorders. Emphasis is placed upon laboratory techniques used to diagnose disease and monitor treatment.

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#01 Spring	Open	03/23/2026 – 05/22/2026	03/28/2026	In-Person Zoom Only	ZOOM	Mar 23 – May 22 Monday 09:30 AM - 10:20 AM ZOOM Valerie Natzke	$211.29

Crisis Intervention And Stress Management 10520143

3.00 credits

Human Services

Explore techniques and approaches to crisis intervention and stress management for providers in the human services field. Determine strategies for initial intervention, diffusion and assessment, resolution and/or referral, with emphasis on safety. Explore physiological processes regarding the short and long term approach to stress. Determine secondary traumatization, burnout and remediation techniques. Evaluate critical incident debriefing. Assess boundaries and ethical issues commonly found with crisis intervention and stress management. Apply basic counseling techniques including motivational interviewing. Apply reflective practitioner methods.

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#01 Fall	Open	08/24/2026 – 12/16/2026	08/29/2026	Hybrid Zoom Only	ZOOM	Aug 24 – Dec 16 Wednesday 01:00 PM - 03:50 PM ZOOM Christina Lucas	View Rates

Data Concepts C 10152533

1.00 credits

IT - Programmer/analyst

$171.29

Create database models and database objects using T-SQL statements. Learners use data manipulation language (DML) to modify and create data. Learners manipulate the structure of existing tables to add, modify, and remove columns and constraints. Additional topics include foreign key relationships and indexes.

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#02 Spring	Open	04/20/2026 – 05/22/2026	04/20/2026	In-Person Required Due Dates	ZOOM	Apr 20 – May 22 Monday 01:00 PM - 02:50 PM ZOOM J.J. Minarcin	$171.29

Driver/Operator - Aerial Practical Exam 98FIREG

0.00 credits

Fire Technology

Practical skills testing for Driver/Operator-Aerial state certification.

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#PS002 Spring	Open	05/02/2026	04/29/2026	In-Person	Wausau Off Campus	May 2 Saturday 08:00 AM - 01:00 PM RIVERSIDE - Riverside Fire Department - Wausau Off Campus Bryson Cruise	View Rates

Foundations Of Case Management 10550202

3.00 credits

Substance Use Disorder Counseling

Introduction to case management techniques and processes. Incorporates intake assessment techniques, service planning techniques, referral processes, coordination of care, and discharge processes determined by a multidisciplinary team approach. Includes client self-determination and autonomy. Incorporates clinical documentation requirements and processes.

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#01 Fall	Open	08/24/2026 – 12/16/2026	08/29/2026	Hybrid Zoom Only	ZOOM	Aug 24 – Dec 16 Thursday 01:00 PM - 03:50 PM ZOOM Tracy Vaughan	View Rates

Group Facilitation 10550204

3.00 credits

Substance Use Disorder Counseling

An introduction to theory and practice of group dynamics and processes. Includes ethical considerations, effective group leadership, and stages of group development. Also includes demonstration of group facilitation skills, clinical documentation, co-facilitation strategies, reflective practitioner techniques, and group formation.

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#02 Fall	Open	08/24/2026 – 12/16/2026	08/29/2026	Hybrid Zoom Only	ZOOM	Aug 24 – Dec 16 Wednesday 09:00 AM - 11:50 AM ZOOM Christina Lucas	View Rates

Intro To Interviewing & Counseling Skills 10550206

3.00 credits

Substance Use Disorder Counseling

Analyze foundational skills in the counseling relationship. Analyze the stages of the helping processes and the roles professionals play in the processes. Analyze the importance of establishing therapeutic relationships. Apply basic counseling techniques. Apply interviewing and counseling skills through mock counseling sessions and personal experience reflections. Examine issues of boundaries and ethics.

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#02 Fall	Open	08/24/2026 – 12/16/2026	08/29/2026	Hybrid Zoom Only	ZOOM	Aug 24 – Dec 16 Monday 01:00 PM - 03:50 PM ZOOM	View Rates

Issues In Child Maltreatment 10520141

3.00 credits

Human Services

Examine issues often found in families that are affected by child abuse and neglect. Explore the social, environmental and biological components of child maltreatment. Determine the laws, agencies and procedures that are specific to child maltreatment. Define the role played by the helping professional in response to child maltreatment, including mandated reporting of abuse. Assess boundaries and ethical issues commonly found while working with child maltreatment. Apply reflective practitioner methods.

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#01 Fall	Open	08/24/2026 – 12/16/2026	08/29/2026	Hybrid Zoom Only	ZOOM	Aug 24 – Dec 16 Tuesday 06:00 PM - 08:50 PM ZOOM	View Rates

Juvenile Justice And Jurisdiction 10504186

2.00 credits

Criminal Justice

Utilizes Wisconsin Statutes to conduct in-depth studies in juvenile law. Areas of concentration are crimes against children, children in need of protection and services, and the juvenile justice code. Analyzes the role of law enforcement and other agencies in responding to and investigating juvenile procedures. Methods and models of prevention and rehabilitation are evaluated.

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#01 Fall	Open	08/25/2026 – 12/15/2026	08/29/2026	In-Person Zoom Only	ZOOM	Aug 25 – Dec 15 Tuesday 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM ZOOM Eric Soberg	View Rates

Make It Real: Veterinary Technician 47862222

0.05 credits

Career Education

$19.00

During this 2-hour camp, students will get a front row seat to what it is like to work in veterinary office, learn some of the skills necessary to provide medical and nursing care to a variety of animal species, and tour NTC’s Ag Center of Excellence.

2 Course Sections

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#PD001 Summer	Open	06/15/2026	05/22/2026	In-Person	Wausau Off Campus	Jun 15 Monday 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM Wausau Off Campus WTPD Contracts	$19.00
#PD002 Summer	Open	06/22/2026	05/22/2026	In-Person	Wausau Off Campus	Jun 22 Monday 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM Wausau Off Campus WTPD Contracts	$19.00

Nursing Assistant 30543300

3.00 credits

Nursing

Prepares learners to perform basic nursing skills under the supervision of a nurse for job entry as a nursing assistant or a home health aide (HHA) in health care agencies. Face-to-face and hybrid classroom, campus lab and clinical instruction are offered at various nursing homes and hospitals throughout the district. Students need to submit an application and complete background check.

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#08 Fall	Open	09/03/2026 – 11/19/2026	08/29/2026	Hybrid	Phillips Campus Phillips Off Campus	Sep 3 – Oct 1 Thursday 03:00 PM - 09:00 PM P126 - Health Lab - Phillips Campus Candace Hinz Oct 8 – Oct 9 Thursday, Friday 03:00 PM - 09:00 PM P126 - Health Lab - Phillips Campus Candace Hinz Oct 15 – Nov 12 Thursday 03:00 PM - 09:30 PM Phillips Off Campus Candace Hinz Nov 19 Thursday 03:00 PM - 09:00 PM P126 - Health Lab - Phillips Campus Candace Hinz	View Rates

Nursing Intermediate Clinical Practice 10543111

3.00 credits

Nursing

This intermediate level clinical course develops the RN role when working with clients with complex health care needs. A focus of the course is developing skills needed for managing multiple clients across the lifespan and priorities. Using the nursing process, students will gain experience in adapting nursing practice to meet the needs of clients with diverse needs and backgrounds.

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#10 Fall	Open	11/30/2026 – 12/09/2026	10/24/2026	In-Person	Wausau Off Campus	Nov 30 – Dec 9 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 06:30 AM - 03:30 PM Wausau Off Campus	View Rates

Overview Of Mental Health Disorders 10550203

3.00 credits

Substance Use Disorder Counseling

Provides an overview to the history, diagnosis, treatment strategies, legal and ethical considerations, and documentation of mental health conditions. Focus is on understanding the mental health conditions that co-occur with substance use disorders.

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#02 Fall	Open	08/24/2026 – 12/16/2026	08/29/2026	Hybrid Zoom Only	ZOOM	Aug 24 – Dec 16 Wednesday 09:00 AM - 11:50 AM ZOOM April McHugh	View Rates

Phlebotomy Clinical 10513147

2.00 credits

Clinical Laboratory Technician

$337.58

Practical training in phlebotomy skills at a clinical site. Travel to clinical sites will be required.

3 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	03/23/2026 – 05/22/2026	03/28/2026	In-Person	Wausau Off Campus	Mar 23 – May 22 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM Wausau Off Campus Valerie Natzke	$337.58
#01 Summer	Open	06/01/2026 – 07/31/2026	06/09/2026	Hybrid	Wausau Off Campus	Jun 1 – Jul 31 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM Wausau Off Campus Cory Sullivan	View Rates
#01 Fall	Open	10/19/2026 – 12/16/2026	10/24/2026	In-Person	Wausau Off Campus	Oct 19 – Dec 16 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM Wausau Off Campus Valerie Natzke	View Rates

Qa Lab Math 10513113

1.00 credits

Clinical Laboratory Technician

Focuses on performing the mathematical calculations routinely used in laboratory settings. The learner will explore the concepts of quality control and quality assurance in the laboratory.

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#01 Fall	Open	10/19/2026 – 12/16/2026	10/24/2026	Hybrid Zoom Only	ZOOM	Oct 19 – Dec 16 Thursday 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM ZOOM Valerie Natzke	View Rates

Radiography Clinical 1 10526168

2.00 credits

Radiologic Technology

This beginning level clinical course prepares radiography students to perform radiologic procedures on patients with extensive supervision and direction. Students apply radiation protection and standard precautions in the production of radiographic images while adhering to legal and ethical guidelines. An emphasis of the course is the development of communication and critical thinking skills appropriate to the clinical setting.

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#01 Fall	Open	09/10/2026 – 12/10/2026	08/29/2026	In-Person	Wausau Off Campus	Sep 10 – Dec 10 Thursday, Tuesday 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM Wausau Off Campus Amy Stephens	View Rates

Radiography Clinical 3 10526193

2.00 credits

Radiologic Technology

This third level clinical course prepares radiography students to perform radiologic procedures on patients with varying degrees of direct and indirect supervision. Students apply radiation protection and standard precautions in the production of radiographic images in a health care setting while adhering to legal and ethical guidelines. An emphasis of the course is the demonstration of communication and critical thinking skills appropriate to the clinical setting.

1 Course Section

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#01 Summer	Open	06/02/2026 – 07/23/2026	06/09/2026	In-Person	Wausau Off Campus	Jun 2 – Jul 23 Thursday, Tuesday 07:30 AM - 04:00 PM Wausau Off Campus Amy Stephens	View Rates

Radiography Clinical 4 10526199

4.00 credits

Radiologic Technology

This fourth level clinical course prepares radiography students to perform radiologic procedures on patients. The student transitions from direct to indirect supervision as competency performance increases. Students apply radiation protection and standard precautions in the production of radiographic images in a health care setting while adhering to legal and ethical guidelines. Students are encouraged to demonstrate independent judgment in the performance of clinical competencies.

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#01 Fall	Open	08/24/2026 – 12/11/2026	08/29/2026	In-Person	Wausau Off Campus	Aug 24 – Dec 11 Friday, Monday, Wednesday 07:00 AM - 04:30 PM Wausau Off Campus Amy Stephens	View Rates

Radiography Clinical 6 10526198

1.00 credits

Radiologic Technology

This final clinical course requires students to integrate and apply all knowledge learned in previous courses to the production of high quality images in the clinical setting with minimal direct and primarily indirect supervision . Students apply radiation protection and standard precautions in the production of images in a health care setting while adhering to legal and ethical guidelines. Students are encouraged to demonstrate independent judgment in the performance of clinical competencies.

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#01 Summer	Open	06/01/2026 – 06/24/2026	06/09/2026	In-Person	Wausau Off Campus	Jun 1 – Jun 24 Friday, Monday, Wednesday 07:00 AM - 04:30 PM Wausau Off Campus Amy Stephens	View Rates

Respiratory Clinical 1 10515175

2.00 credits

Respiratory Therapy

Introduces Respiratory Therapy practice in the hospital setting. Includes the development of skills such as basic therapeutics, patient assessment, medical record review, safety practices, patient interaction, and communication. Emphasis is placed on promotion of evidence-based practice using established clinical practice guidelines and published research for its relevance to patient care.

2 Course Sections

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#01 Summer	Open	06/01/2026 – 07/28/2026	06/09/2026	In-Person	Wausau Off Campus	Jun 1 – Jul 28 Monday, Tuesday 06:30 AM - 03:30 PM Wausau Off Campus Eric Nelson	View Rates
#02 Summer	Open	06/03/2026 – 07/30/2026	06/09/2026	In-Person	Wausau Off Campus	Jun 3 – Jul 30 Thursday, Wednesday 06:30 AM - 03:30 PM Wausau Off Campus Ben Olson	View Rates

Respiratory Clinical 2 10515178

3.00 credits

Respiratory Therapy

Continued development of Respiratory Therapy clinical skills including respiratory therapeutics. Focuses on monitoring, analyzing and interpreting data to make appropriate modifications in patient care. Emphasis is placed on promotion of evidence-based practice using established clinical practice guidelines and published research for its relevance to patient care.

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#01 Fall	Open	08/26/2026 – 10/15/2026	08/29/2026	In-Person	Wausau Off Campus	Aug 26 – Oct 15 Thursday, Wednesday 06:30 AM - 05:00 PM Wausau Off Campus Ben Olson	View Rates

Respiratory Clinical 3 10515179

3.00 credits

Respiratory Therapy

Continued development of Respiratory Therapy clinical skills including respiratory therapeutics. Focuses on monitoring, analyzing and interpreting data to make appropriate modifications in patient care. Emphasis is placed on promotion of evidence-based practice using established clinical practice guidelines and published research for its relevance to patient care.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	10/22/2026 – 12/11/2026	10/24/2026	In-Person	Wausau Off Campus	Oct 22 – Dec 11 Thursday, Friday 06:30 AM - 05:00 PM Wausau Off Campus Ben Olson	View Rates

Respiratory Clinical 5 10515183

3.00 credits

Respiratory Therapy

$532.62

Focuses on the completion of respiratory therapy competencies and transition to employment. Emphasis is placed on promotion of evidence-based practice using established clinical practice guidelines and published research for its relevance to patient care.

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#01 Spring	Open	03/26/2026 – 05/22/2026	03/28/2026	In-Person	Wausau Off Campus	Mar 26 – May 22 Thursday, Friday 06:00 AM - 06:00 PM Wausau Off Campus Ben Olson	$532.62

Retirement Planning Fundamentals 60114101

0.20 credits

Financial Planning

$99.00

This 3-session workshop focuses on how you may prepare for a comfortable retirement. This course introduces you to concepts and strategies that may help you handle your day-to-day finances, potentially reduce your taxes, and manage your investments. What’s more, it will discuss how you can assess your current financial situation and develop a personalized plan that may help you pursue your retirement goals. The teaching format will be an entertaining and informative educational course developed by CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Certified Retirement Counselor®, and Accredited Asset Management SpecialistSM professionals with many years of real-world experience.

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#PD001 Spring	Open	04/22/2026 – 05/06/2026	04/21/2026	In-Person Zoom Available	ZOOM	Apr 22 – May 6 Wednesday 06:00 PM - 08:30 PM ZOOM WTPD Contracts	$99.00

Surgical Technology Clinical 1 10512132

3.00 credits

Surgical Technician

Apply basic surgical theories, principles, and procedural techniques in the operating room. Students begin to function as team members under the guidance of the instructor and authorized clinical personnel.

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#01 Fall	Open	08/24/2026 – 10/15/2026	08/29/2026	In-Person	Wausau Off Campus	Aug 24 – Oct 15 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 06:30 AM - 03:00 PM Wausau Off Campus Nicole Van Vonderen	View Rates

Surgical Technology Clinical 2 10512133

3.00 credits

Surgical Technician

Further experience in a clinical setting allows the student to continue to improve technical skills while accepting more responsibilities during surgical procedures.

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#01 Fall	Open	10/19/2026 – 12/16/2026	10/24/2026	In-Person	Wausau Off Campus	Oct 19 – Dec 16 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 06:30 AM - 03:00 PM Wausau Off Campus Nicole Van Vonderen	View Rates

Surgical Technology Clinical 4 10512136

3.00 credits

Surgical Technician

$543.87

During this clinical course the student will function relatively independently. Serves as a transition from a student perspective to an employee by utilizing advanced skills for an entry level Surgical Technologist.

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#01 Spring	Open	03/23/2026 – 05/21/2026	03/28/2026	In-Person	Wausau Off Campus	Mar 23 – May 21 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 06:30 AM - 01:00 PM Wausau Off Campus Nicole Van Vonderen	$543.87

Understanding Substance Use 10550201

3.00 credits

Substance Use Disorder Counseling

Explore the bio-psych social dynamics of substance use. Examine treatment approaches, models, and screening criteria. Examine substances of abuse, history of SUDs, and their impact on the individual and society.

1 Course Section

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#01 Fall	Open	08/24/2026 – 12/16/2026	08/29/2026	Hybrid Zoom Only	ZOOM	Aug 24 – Dec 16 Monday 09:00 AM - 11:50 AM ZOOM Christina Lucas	View Rates