Apply advanced CNC router techniques, such as work holding techniques, tool parameters, material selection, and explore specialty machining applications. Learners will see how CNC manufactured parts are incorporated into greater assemblies and larger projects.
Explore current technology and automated machinery in the wood industry. A combination of software types will be used to showcase different applications of digital manufacturing. Subjects covered will include file types such as raster and vector, CAD and CAM software and machine center operating systems. Machine centers utilized in the class will include CNC routers, a laser engraver and more.
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.
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.
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.
This course covers nursing management and professional issues related to the role of the registered nurse. Emphasis is placed on preparing for practice as a registered nurse.
The Nursing Assistant Instructor Train-the-Trainer Program is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to effectively teach and train nursing assistant students. This comprehensive program focuses on adult learning principles, curriculum development, lesson planning, teaching strategies, and student performance evaluation. Participants will also gain expertise in supervising clinical practice and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations governing nursing assistant education.
Learner must have valid Wisconsin RN license and two years work experience (one year in long-term, home health, or rehabilitation care). This course will meet the state requirement for nurses who wish to become nursing assistant instructors.
The Wood Industry Teacher Camp is an immersive, hands-on professional development experience designed to connect K12 educators and administrators with the forest products industry. This program highlights all the steps and careers in the wood industry from log evaluation and lumber manufacturing to drying lumber and making finished products.
Participants will operate commercial scale equipment at the NTC Wood Technology Center of Excellence including the new state of the art training sawmill. In addition to hands on experience, participants will also learn about resources to take back to their classrooms and go on an industry tour to gain further insight into this field.
