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Advanced Firefighter Concepts 10503160

2.00 credits

Fire Technology

$389.40

Builds upon the foundation laid in Fire Fighting Principles as well as adds new concepts such as vehicle extrication, flammable liquids fire, technical rescue and incident command. This course will meet the requirements of NFPA 1001 for Firefighter 2 level.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	09/16/2026 – 12/02/2026	08/29/2026	In-Person	Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellence	Sep 16 – Dec 2 Wednesday 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellence Michael Vogel	$389.40

Certified Fire Fighter 1 47503720

2.40 credits

Fire Technology

This 96-hour course prepares the participant to be able to perform fire fighting functions at the nationally recognized minimum levels under direct supervision. The targeted audience is individuals who desire to become Wisconsin Certified Fire Fighter I based on the requirements set by SPS 330.08, Employment standards, Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. This course is designed to provide the Fire Fighter I candidate with the information needed to meet the job performance requirements (JPRs) defined in NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, Current Edition, Chapters 5.2 through 5.5. The participant must also complete the Hazardous Materials Operation level course in order to meet the remainder of the NFPA Fire Fighter I JPR requirements.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#PS005 Fall	Open	08/24/2026 – 11/09/2026	08/25/2026	In-Person	Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellence Phillips Campus	Aug 24 – Nov 9 Monday, Wednesday 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM P163 - Classroom - Phillips Campus Randy Younker Oct 17 Saturday 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellence Randy Younker	View Rates
#PS006 Fall	Open	08/24/2026 – 11/09/2026	08/25/2026	Hybrid	Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellence Phillips Campus	Aug 24 – Nov 9 Monday, Wednesday 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM P163 - Classroom - Phillips Campus Randy Younker Oct 17 Saturday 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellence Randy Younker	$426.00

Dental Chairside 31508302

5.00 credits

Dental

$1,267.67

Prepares dental assistant students to chart oral cavity structures, dental pathology and restorations and to assist a dentist with basic dental procedures including examinations, pain control, amalgam restoration and cosmetic restoration. Students will also develop the ability to educate patients about preventive dentistry, brushing and flossing techniques and dental procedures, using lay terminology.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01DA Fall	Open	08/25/2026 – 12/16/2026	08/29/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 25 – Dec 16 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM 2014 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Susan Pernsteiner Aug 25 – Dec 16 Wednesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Dental Lab Pod 7 - 1009 - Dental Lab Susan Pernsteiner	$1,267.67

Dental Hygiene Clinic Review - DHP2 47508438

0.40 credits

Dental

$75.00

This course provides a review of introductory level clinical and treatment sequencing. Topics include infection control protocol practice, peer instrumentation, radiographic application on a manikin, as well as ethical practice in the clinic environment. Learners will participate in components of a timed peer prophy. This course requires successful completion of Dental Hygiene Process 1.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#PD001 Fall	Open	08/12/2026 – 08/13/2026	08/12/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 12 – Aug 13 Thursday, Wednesday 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM Dental Lab Pod 1 - 1009 - Dental Lab Jana Swenson	$75.00

Dental Hygiene Process 3 10508112

5.00 credits

Dental

$1,421.10

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.

1 Course Section

Dental Hygiene Process 4 10508117

4.00 credits

Dental

$874.80

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.

1 Course Section

Fire & Emerg Svvcs Instructor I 47503790

1.00 credits

Fire Technology

$177.45

This 40-hour course prepares the participant to perform fire instruction duties at a minimum nationally recognized level. (This course was formerly known as Fire Instructor I). This course is designed to provide the Emergency Services Instructor I candidate with the information needed to meet the job performance requirements (JPRs) in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1041, Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications, Chapter 4.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#PS001 Fall	Open	09/30/2026 – 12/09/2026	09/30/2026	In-Person	Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellence ZOOM	Sep 30 – Nov 18 Wednesday 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM ZOOM Bryson Cruise Dec 2 – Dec 9 Wednesday 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM PS110 - Command Center Classroom - Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellence Bryson Cruise	$177.45

Firefighter II Certification 47503730

1.05 credits

Fire Technology

This 42-hour course prepares the participant to perform firefighting functions at an advanced nationally recognized level under general supervision. The targeted audience is individuals who have completed the training required to meet the Fire Fighter I JPRs in NFPA 1001, and desire to increase their knowledge and skills base to the next level. This course is designed to provide the Fire Fighter II candidate with the information needed to meet the job performance requirements (JPRs) in NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, Current Edition. Prerequisite Courses: 47503720 (Cert FF1) and 47503780 (Haz Mat Operations)

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#PS001 Fall	Open	09/16/2026 – 12/02/2026	09/17/2026	In-Person	Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellence	Sep 16 – Dec 2 Wednesday 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM PS111 - Command Center Classroom - Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellence Michael Vogel	View Rates
#PS002 Fall	Open	09/16/2026 – 12/02/2026	09/17/2026	In-Person	Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellence	Sep 16 – Dec 2 Wednesday 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellence Michael Vogel	$187.00

Hazardous Materials Operations 47503785

0.60 credits

Fire Technology

Prepares the participant to be able to perform the minimum hazardous material incident operations associated with firefighting functions at an advanced nationally recognized level under general supervision. The targeted audience is individuals who have completed the training required to meet the Fire Fighter I JPRs in NFPA 1010, and desire to increase their knowledge and skills base to the next level. This course is designed to provide the Fire Fighter II candidate with the information needed to meet the operational level competencies for the hazardous material first responder as referenced in the job performance requirements (JPRs) in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1010, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, Chapter 4, 4-1.1. It is based on the National Fire Academy (NFA) Initial Response to Hazardous Materials Incidents: Basic Concepts and Initial Response to Hazardous Materials Incidents: Concepts Implementation curriculums.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#PS005 Fall	Open	11/11/2026 – 12/02/2026	11/12/2026	In-Person	Phillips Campus	Nov 11 – Dec 2 Monday, Wednesday 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM P163 - Classroom - Phillips Campus Randy Younker	View Rates
#PS006 Fall	Open	11/11/2026 – 12/02/2026	11/12/2026	In-Person	Phillips Campus	Nov 11 – Dec 2 Monday, Wednesday 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM P163 - Classroom - Phillips Campus Randy Younker	$107.00

Oral Anatomy, Embry, Histology 10508102

4.00 credits

Dental

$704.80

Prepares Dental Hygienist students to apply detailed knowledge about oral anatomy to planning, implementation, assessment and evaluation of patient care. Students identify distinguishing characteristics of normal and abnormal dental, head and neck anatomy and its relationship to tooth development, eruption and health.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01DH Fall	Open	08/26/2026 – 12/16/2026	08/29/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 26 – Dec 16 Wednesday 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM 2005 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Jana Swenson Aug 26 – Dec 16 Wednesday 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 2005 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Jana Swenson	$704.80
#02CC Fall	Open	08/26/2026 – 12/16/2026	08/29/2026	Hybrid Zoom Only	Colby Community College - Kansas	Aug 26 – Dec 16 Wednesday 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM CCC-KS - Colby Community Collg Classroom - Colby Community College - Kansas Jana Swenson	$704.80