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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 Summer	Open	07/07/2025 – 07/28/2025	07/07/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jul 7 – Jul 28 Monday 08:00 AM - 01:00 PM 2022B - Nursing Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Shana Klesmith Jul 7 – Jul 28 Monday 08:00 AM - 01:00 PM 2022A - Nursing Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Shana Klesmith	View Rates
#02 Summer	Open	07/07/2025 – 07/28/2025	07/07/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jul 7 – Jul 28 Monday 08:00 AM - 01:00 PM 2022B - Nursing Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Shana Klesmith Jul 7 – Jul 28 Monday 08:00 AM - 01:00 PM 2022A - Nursing Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Shana Klesmith	View Rates

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 certified nursing assistant (CNA) 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.

6 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#10 Summer	Waitlist	07/07/2025 – 07/30/2025	06/30/2025	In-Person	Spencer Campus Spencer Off Campus	Jul 7 – Jul 17 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 04:00 PM - 09:00 PM S114 - CNA Lab - Spencer Campus Jessica Thomsen Jul 21 – Jul 29 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 04:00 PM - 09:30 PM Spencer Off Campus Jessica Thomsen Jul 30 Wednesday 04:00 PM - 09:00 PM S114 - CNA Lab - Spencer Campus Jessica Thomsen	View Rates
#11 Summer	Waitlist	07/07/2025 – 07/31/2025	06/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus Wausau Off Campus	Jul 7 – Jul 21 Monday 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM 2046 - CNA Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Lana Jurek Jul 9 – Jul 23 Thursday, Wednesday 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM 2022B - Nursing Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Lana Jurek Jul 24 Thursday 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM Wausau Off Campus Lana Jurek Jul 28 – Jul 30 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM Wausau Off Campus Lana Jurek Jul 31 Thursday 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM 2046 - CNA Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Lana Jurek	View Rates
#02 Fall	Open	08/18/2025 – 10/20/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus Wausau Off Campus	Aug 18 – Aug 26 Monday, Tuesday 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM 2046 - CNA Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Karen Simington Sep 2 – Sep 23 Tuesday 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM 2046 - CNA Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Karen Simington Sep 29 – Oct 14 Monday, Tuesday 04:00 PM - 09:30 PM Wausau Off Campus Karen Simington Oct 20 Monday 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM 2046 - CNA Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Karen Simington	View Rates
#06 Fall	Open	09/03/2025 – 10/15/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus Wausau Off Campus	Sep 3 – Sep 29 Monday, Wednesday 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM 2024 - CNA Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Ashley Glodowski Oct 1 – Oct 13 Monday, Wednesday 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM Wausau Off Campus Ashley Glodowski Oct 15 Wednesday 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM 2024 - CNA Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Ashley Glodowski	View Rates
#10 Fall	Open	09/22/2025 – 11/03/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus Wausau Off Campus	Sep 22 – Oct 16 Thursday, Monday 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM 2046 - CNA Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Candace Hinz Oct 20 – Oct 30 Thursday, Monday 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM Wausau Off Campus Candace Hinz Nov 3 Monday 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM 2046 - CNA Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Candace Hinz	View Rates
#15 Fall	Open	09/26/2025 – 12/12/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus Wausau Off Campus	Sep 26 – Nov 14 Friday 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM 2046 - CNA Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Ashley Glodowski Nov 21 – Dec 5 Friday, Monday 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM Wausau Off Campus Ashley Glodowski Dec 12 Friday 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM 2046 - CNA Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Ashley Glodowski	View Rates

Dental Health Safety 10508101

1.00 credits

Dental

Prepares dental auxiliary students to respond proactively to dental emergencies, control infection, prevent disease, adhere to OSHA Standards and safely manage hazardous materials. Students also take patient vital signs and collect patient medical/dental histories. CPR certification is a prerequisite; students will be required to show proof of certification before beginning the course. This course is a WTCS aligned course required in both the Dental Hygienist and Dental Assistant programs. This course must be taken at NTC, no transfers, because the content of this course is specific for this program/site.

3 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/07/2025 – 08/12/2025	08/05/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 7 – Aug 8 Thursday, Friday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 2005 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Janis Ciskowski Aug 11 Monday 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM 4037 - Computer Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Janis Ciskowski Aug 11 – Aug 12 Monday, Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 1009 - Dental Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Janis Ciskowski	View Rates
#01DH Fall	Open	08/07/2025 – 08/12/2025	08/05/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 7 – Aug 8 Thursday, Friday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 2005 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Janis Ciskowski Aug 11 Monday 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM 4037 - Computer Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Janis Ciskowski Aug 11 – Aug 12 Monday, Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 1009 - Dental Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Janis Ciskowski	View Rates
#02DA Fall	Open	08/07/2025 – 08/12/2025	08/05/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 7 – Aug 8 Thursday, Friday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 2005 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Janis Ciskowski Aug 11 Monday 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM 4037 - Computer Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Janis Ciskowski Aug 11 – Aug 12 Monday, Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 1009 - Dental Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Janis Ciskowski	View Rates

Nursing Advanced Clinical Practice 10543115

3.00 credits

Nursing

This advanced clinical course requires the student to integrate concepts from all previous courses in the management of groups of clients facing complex health alterations. Students will have the opportunity to further develop critical thinking skills using the nursing process in making clinical decisions. Continuity of care through interdisciplinary collaboration is emphasized.

4 Course Sections

Nursing Complex Health Alterations I 10543109

3.00 credits

Nursing

Complex Health Alterations I prepares the learner to provide and evaluate care for patients across the lifespan with alterations in cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, and hematologic systems as well as patients with fluid/electrolyte and acid-base imbalance, and alterations in comfort.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/08/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 25 – Dec 8 Monday 09:30 AM - 01:30 PM 3016 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Shana Klesmith	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.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/05/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus Wausau Off Campus	Aug 25 Monday 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM Wausau Main Campus Lana Jurek Aug 28 – Nov 25 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 08:00 AM - 03:00 PM Wausau Main Campus Lana Jurek Sep 4 – Oct 10 Thursday, Friday 06:00 AM - 03:30 PM Wausau Off Campus Lana Jurek Dec 5 Friday 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM Wausau Main Campus Lana Jurek	View Rates

Dental Assistant Professional 31508307

1.00 credits

Dental

Prepares dental assistant students for professional success in a dental practice or another dental health care environment. Students develop professional appearance and image. More importantly, they learn to work within ethical guidelines and legal frameworks. In preparation for entering the work force, dental assistants customize or develop their portfolios and lay out an on-going professional development plan.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01DA Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 25 – Dec 15 Monday 09:00 AM - 10:50 AM 2016A - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Susan Pernsteiner	View Rates

Periodontology 10508108

3.00 credits

Dental

Prepares student dental hygienists to assess the periodontal health of patients, plan prevention and treatment of periodontal disease and to evaluate the effectiveness of periodontal treatment plans. Emphasis is placed on the recognition of the signs and causes of periodontal disease and on selection of treatment modalities that minimize risk and restore periodontal health.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01DH Fall	Waitlist	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 25 – Dec 15 Monday 08:00 AM - 10:50 AM 1002 - Dental Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Janis Ciskowski	View Rates

General & Oral Pathology 10508111

3.00 credits

Dental

Prepares the student dental hygienist to determine when to consult, treat or refer clients with various disease, infection or physiological conditions. Students learn to recognize the signs, causes and implications of common pathological conditions including inflammatory responses, immune disorders, genetic disorders, developmental disorders of tissues and cysts, oral tissue trauma and neoplasm of the oral cavity.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01DH Fall	Waitlist	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 25 – Dec 15 Monday 01:00 PM - 03:50 PM 2005 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Aleena Lepak	View Rates

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.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01DH Fall	Waitlist	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 25 – Dec 15 Monday 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM 2005 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Debra Koziel	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.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01DH Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 25 – Dec 15 Monday 12:00 PM - 01:50 PM 2016A - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Janis Ciskowski	View Rates
#02CC Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Colby Community College - Kansas	Aug 25 – Dec 15 Monday 12:00 PM - 01:50 PM Colby Community College - Kansas - Janis Ciskowski	View Rates

Community Dental Health 10508115

2.00 credits

Dental

Prepares the Dental Hygienist student to play a proactive role in improving the dental health of community members of all ages. Students perform and interpret dental health research to determine community dental health needs. They also participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of a community dental health program.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01DH Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Sep 8 – Dec 15 Monday 09:00 AM - 10:50 AM 2005 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Tanya Ponik	View Rates
#02CC Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Colby Community College - Kansas	Sep 8 – Dec 15 Monday 09:00 AM - 10:50 AM Colby Community College - Kansas - Tanya Ponik	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.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01DH Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/16/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 25 – Dec 16 Monday 08:00 AM - 10:50 AM 1031 - Dental Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Jana Swenson Aug 25 – Dec 16 Tuesday 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM 2016A - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Jana Swenson	View Rates
#02DA Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/16/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 25 – Dec 16 Monday 12:00 PM - 02:50 PM 1031 - Dental Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Jana Swenson Aug 25 – Dec 16 Tuesday 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM 2016A - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Jana Swenson	View Rates

Dental Hygiene Process 3 10508112

5.00 credits

Dental

This clinical course builds on and expands the technical/clinical skills student dental hygienists developed in Dental Hygiene Process II. In consultation with the instructor, students apply independent problem-solving skills in the course of providing comprehensive care for calculus case type I, II and III patients and case type 0, I, II and III patients. Dental Hygiene Process III introduces root detoxification using hand and ultra-sonic instruments, laser bacterial reduction, selection of dental implant prophylaxis treatment options and administration of chemotherapeutic agents. Students also adapt care plans in order to accommodate patients with special needs.

2 Course Sections

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.

8 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Closed	08/26/2025 – 12/08/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus Wausau Off Campus	Aug 26 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Wausau Main Campus Jennifer Oelke Sep 8 Monday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Wausau Main Campus Jennifer Oelke Sep 9 – Oct 7 Monday, Tuesday 06:00 AM - 03:00 PM Wausau Off Campus Jennifer Oelke Dec 8 Monday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Wausau Main Campus Jennifer Oelke	View Rates
#02 Fall	Closed	08/26/2025 – 12/08/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus Wausau Off Campus	Aug 26 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Wausau Main Campus Morgan Earnest Sep 8 Monday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Wausau Main Campus Morgan Earnest Sep 9 – Oct 7 Monday, Tuesday 06:00 AM - 03:00 PM Wausau Off Campus Morgan Earnest Dec 8 Monday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Wausau Main Campus Morgan Earnest	View Rates
#03 Fall	Closed	08/26/2025 – 12/08/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus Wausau Off Campus	Aug 26 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Wausau Main Campus Tammy Stanislawski Sep 8 Monday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Wausau Main Campus Tammy Stanislawski Sep 9 – Oct 7 Monday, Tuesday 06:00 AM - 03:00 PM Wausau Off Campus Tammy Stanislawski Dec 8 Monday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Wausau Main Campus Tammy Stanislawski	View Rates
#04 Fall	Closed	08/26/2025 – 12/08/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus Wausau Off Campus	Aug 26 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Wausau Main Campus Tammy Stanislawski Sep 8 Monday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Wausau Main Campus Tammy Stanislawski Oct 13 – Nov 4 Monday, Tuesday 06:00 AM - 03:00 PM Wausau Off Campus Tammy Stanislawski Dec 8 Monday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Wausau Main Campus Tammy Stanislawski	View Rates
#05 Fall	Closed	08/26/2025 – 12/09/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus Wausau Off Campus	Aug 26 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Wausau Main Campus Morgan Earnest Sep 8 Monday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Wausau Main Campus Morgan Earnest Oct 13 – Nov 4 Monday, Tuesday 06:00 AM - 03:00 PM Wausau Off Campus Morgan Earnest Dec 9 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Wausau Main Campus Morgan Earnest	View Rates
#06 Fall	Open	08/26/2025 – 12/09/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus Wausau Off Campus	Aug 26 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Wausau Main Campus Jennifer Oelke Sep 8 Monday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Wausau Main Campus Jennifer Oelke Oct 13 – Nov 4 Monday, Tuesday 06:00 AM - 03:00 PM Wausau Off Campus Jennifer Oelke Dec 9 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Wausau Main Campus Jennifer Oelke	View Rates
#07 Fall	Closed	08/26/2025 – 12/09/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus Wausau Off Campus	Aug 26 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Wausau Main Campus Tammy Stanislawski Sep 8 Monday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Wausau Main Campus Tammy Stanislawski Nov 10 – Dec 2 Monday, Tuesday 06:00 AM - 03:00 PM Wausau Off Campus Tammy Stanislawski Dec 9 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Wausau Main Campus Tammy Stanislawski	View Rates
#08 Fall	Open	08/26/2025 – 12/09/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus Wausau Off Campus	Aug 26 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Wausau Main Campus Jennifer Oelke Sep 8 Monday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Wausau Main Campus Jennifer Oelke Nov 10 – Dec 2 Monday, Tuesday 06:00 AM - 03:00 PM Wausau Off Campus Jennifer Oelke Dec 9 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Wausau Main Campus Jennifer Oelke	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.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	09/22/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Sep 22 – Dec 15 Monday 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM 3016 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Michelle Knaup	View Rates