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Machine Tool Processes 5 32420111

3.00 credits

Machine Shop

$645.12

Applies machining applications to: work planning, milling machine setups, lathe setups and basic surface grinder setups. This course will teach the learner to machine more complex parts, hold closer tolerances, add skills that can increase efficiency and produce assembled projects.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	11/06/2025 – 12/17/2025	11/06/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Nov 6 – Dec 17 Monday 09:00 AM - 01:50 PM H122 - Trades Classroom - H Building Jeff Block Nov 6 – Dec 17 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 09:00 AM - 01:50 PM H110 - Machine Tool Lab - H Building Jeff Block Nov 6 – Dec 17 Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday 09:00 AM - 01:50 PM H102 - Classroom - H Building Jeff Block	$645.12

Dental Health Safety 10508101

1.00 credits

Dental

$200.04

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 Spring	Open	01/06/2026 – 01/13/2026	01/06/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 6 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 2005 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Janis Ciskowski Jan 7 Wednesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 2005 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Janis Ciskowski Jan 12 Monday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 1009 - Dental Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Janis Ciskowski Jan 13 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 1009 - Dental Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Janis Ciskowski	$200.04
#02DA Spring	Open	01/06/2026 – 01/13/2026	01/06/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 6 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 2005 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Janis Ciskowski Jan 7 Wednesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 2005 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Janis Ciskowski Jan 12 Monday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 1009 - Dental Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Janis Ciskowski Jan 13 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 1009 - Dental Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Janis Ciskowski	$200.04
#03DH Spring	Open	01/06/2026 – 01/13/2026	01/06/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 6 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 2005 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Janis Ciskowski Jan 7 Wednesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 2005 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Janis Ciskowski Jan 12 Monday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 1009 - Dental Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Janis Ciskowski Jan 13 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 1009 - Dental Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Janis Ciskowski	$200.04

Dental Hygiene Clinic Review - DHP3 47508439

0.40 credits

Dental

$75.00

Provides a review of advanced level clinical and treatment sequencing. Topics include infection control protocol practice, peer instrumentation, radiographic application on a manikin, previous course content review, as well as ethical practice in the clinic environment. Learners will participate in a timed peer prophy. This course requires successful completion of Dental Hygiene Process 2.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#PD002 Spring	Open	01/06/2026 – 01/07/2026	01/06/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 6 – Jan 7 Tuesday, Wednesday 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM 1009 - Dental Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Debra Koziel	$75.00

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
#PD002 Spring	Open	01/06/2026 – 01/07/2026	01/06/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 6 – Jan 7 Tuesday, Wednesday 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM 1009 - Dental Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Jana Swenson	$75.00

Mathematics For The Machine Trade 50420711

1.00 credits

Machine Shop

$157.85

This course provides applied mathematics instruction from a review of basic arithmetic; basic algebra; applications, based on geometry; right triangle trigonometry, oblique angle trigonometry and compound angles.

1 Course Section

Safety For Machine Trades Apprentices 50420710

0.25 credits

Machine Shop

$43.21

Course competencies examine safe work practices for machinists, tool and die makers and related trades. Apprentices will explore industrial safety standards; personal protective equipment; machine guards and protective devices; MSDS and chemical safety; electrical hazards, and more. Course relates 5S concepts to safe work practices and trade work processes.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	01/14/2026 – 01/28/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 14 Wednesday 11:30 AM - 03:30 PM H121A - Classroom - H Building Joseph Bonke Jan 28 Wednesday 11:30 AM - 03:30 PM H121A - Classroom - H Building Joseph Bonke	$43.21

Dental Hygiene Clinic Review - DHP4 47508440

0.40 credits

Dental

$75.00

This course provides a review of independent level clinical and treatment sequencing. Topics include infection control protocol practice, peer instrumentation, radiographic application on a manikin, program content review, as well as ethical practice in the clinic environment. Learners will participate in a timed peer prophy and a calibrated feedback interaction. This course requires successful completion of Dental Hygiene Process 3.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#PD001 Spring	Open	01/14/2026 – 01/15/2026	01/14/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 14 – Jan 15 Thursday, Wednesday 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM 1002 - Dental Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Aleena Lepak	$75.00

Advanced CNC Machining Centers 1 32420116

3.00 credits

Machine Shop

$645.12

Apply machining concepts to produce parts non-traditional CNC equipment. Learners will learn how to set-up, program, and produce parts on a number of multi-axis machines, both milling and turning, along with a Wire EDM machine.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 02/19/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 26 – Feb 19 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 07:00 AM - 01:50 PM H115 - Machine Tool Lab/Classroom - H Building Jeff Block Jan 26 – Feb 19 Thursday 07:00 AM - 09:50 AM H115 - Machine Tool Lab/Classroom - H Building Jeff Block	$645.12

Dental Hygiene Process 3 10508112

5.00 credits

Dental

$1,312.52

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 Chairside 31508302

5.00 credits

Dental

$1,169.31

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 Spring	Open	01/27/2026 – 05/20/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 27 – May 20 Wednesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 1009 - Dental Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Susan Pernsteiner Jan 27 – May 20 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 09:50 AM 2045 - Classroom - MA - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Susan Pernsteiner	$1,169.31

Dental Hygiene Process 4 10508117

4.00 credits

Dental

$800.16

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

Oral Anatomy, Embry, Histology 10508102

4.00 credits

Dental

$670.16

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.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01DH Spring	Open	01/28/2026 – 05/20/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 28 – May 20 Wednesday 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM 2016A - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Jana Swenson Jan 28 – May 20 Wednesday 08:00 AM - 10:50 AM 2016A - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Jana Swenson	$670.16

Cut-oFF Machines For Machine Trades Apprentice 50420720

0.25 credits

Machine Shop

$50.40

This course will acquaint the apprentice with the basic types of cutoff machines used in industry, cutoff machine applications, cutoff machine tooling, and cutoff machine safety.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	02/11/2026 – 02/25/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Feb 11 Wednesday 11:30 AM - 03:30 PM H121A - Classroom - H Building Joseph Bonke Feb 25 Wednesday 11:30 AM - 03:30 PM H121A - Classroom - H Building Joseph Bonke	$50.40

Advanced CNC Machining Centers 2 32420117

3.00 credits

Machine Shop

$645.12

Optimizes machining concepts to produce parts non-traditional CNC equipment. This course will teach the learner to machine more complex parts, hold closer tolerances, add skills which can increase efficiency while using alternative machining methods.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	02/24/2026 – 03/19/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Feb 24 – Mar 19 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 07:00 AM - 01:50 PM H115 - Machine Tool Lab/Classroom - H Building Jeff Block Feb 24 – Mar 19 Thursday 07:00 AM - 10:50 AM H115 - Machine Tool Lab/Classroom - H Building Jeff Block	$645.12

Milling Machines For Machine Trades Apprentice 50420717

0.50 credits

Machine Shop

$100.80

This course related instruction on the basic principles of vertical and horizontal milling machines for the machine tool apprentice. Instruction includes safety, basic parts and functions of the machines, work holding devices, tooling requirements, and feeds and speeds.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	03/11/2026 – 05/06/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Mar 11 Wednesday 11:30 AM - 03:30 PM H121A - Classroom - H Building Joseph Bonke Mar 25 Wednesday 11:30 AM - 03:30 PM H121A - Classroom - H Building Joseph Bonke Apr 8 Wednesday 11:30 AM - 03:30 PM H121A - Classroom - H Building Joseph Bonke Apr 22 Wednesday 11:30 AM - 03:30 PM H121A - Classroom - H Building Joseph Bonke May 6 Wednesday 11:30 AM - 03:30 PM H121A - Classroom - H Building Joseph Bonke	$100.80

Precision Machining Processes 1 32420114

3.00 credits

Machine Shop

$645.12

Optimize proficiency development in the application of tooling and processes on the engine lathe, vertical milling machine and surface grinder. Manufacture parts to print specifications while developing problem solving skills. Basic Tool & Die concepts will be utilized during this course.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	03/23/2026 – 04/30/2026	03/28/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Mar 23 – Apr 30 Monday, Wednesday 07:00 AM - 01:50 PM H115 - Machine Tool Lab/Classroom - H Building Jeff Block Mar 23 – Apr 30 Tuesday 09:00 AM - 01:50 PM H115 - Machine Tool Lab/Classroom - H Building Jeff Block Mar 23 – Apr 30 Thursday 09:00 AM - 10:50 AM H115 - Machine Tool Lab/Classroom - H Building Jeff Block	$645.12

Precision Machining Processes 2 32420115

2.00 credits

Machine Shop

$430.08

Apply machining concepts to produce parts within an assembly using precision machines. Learners will need to job plan the process in order to produce the parts in an efficient manner.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	05/04/2026 – 05/21/2026	03/28/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	May 4 – May 21 Monday, Wednesday 07:00 AM - 01:50 PM H115 - Machine Tool Lab/Classroom - H Building Jeff Block May 4 – May 21 Tuesday 09:00 AM - 01:50 PM H115 - Machine Tool Lab/Classroom - H Building Jeff Block May 4 – May 21 Thursday 09:00 AM - 10:50 AM H115 - Machine Tool Lab/Classroom - H Building Jeff Block	$430.08