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EFDA Prosthodontic Procedures 10508123

2.00 credits

Dental

$400.08

Learn how to perform dental prosthodontic procedures including adjustment of dentures and other removable oral appliances, impressions, packing cord, and removal of sutures and dressings.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	11/14/2025 – 12/12/2025	10/25/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Nov 14 – Dec 12 Friday 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM 1002 - Dental Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Susan Pernsteiner	$400.08
#01 Spring	Open	05/01/2026 – 05/15/2026	03/28/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	May 1 – May 15 Friday 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM 1002 - Dental Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Susan Pernsteiner May 1 – May 15 Friday 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM 1009 - Dental Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Susan Pernsteiner	$400.08

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.

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) 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

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

EFDA Clinical 10508124

2.00 credits

Dental

$400.08

Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary students apply skills developed in Preventative Procedures, Restorative Procedures and Prosthodontic Procedures in a clinical setting with patients under the direct supervision of a dentist.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 03/20/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	ZOOM Wausau Main Campus	Jan 29 Thursday 05:30 PM - 08:30 PM 1002 - Dental Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Susan Pernsteiner Feb 5 Thursday 05:30 PM - 08:30 PM ZOOM Susan Pernsteiner Feb 12 Thursday 05:30 PM - 08:30 PM ZOOM Susan Pernsteiner Mar 19 Thursday 05:30 PM - 08:30 PM 1002 - Dental Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Susan Pernsteiner	$400.08

Dental Assistant Professional 31508307

1.00 credits

Dental

$171.29

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 Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/18/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 26 – May 18 Monday 12:00 PM - 01:50 PM 2005 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Susan Pernsteiner	$171.29

Dental Assistant Clinical 31508306

3.00 credits

Dental

$600.12

Students apply skills developed in Dental and General Anatomy, Dental Health Safety, Dental Chairside, Dental Materials, Dental Radiography and Dental Assistant Professional in a clinical setting with patients. Emphasizes integration of core abilities (soft skills) and basic occupational skills. They will be able to collect diagnostic and treatment data, manage infection and hazard control, perform clinical supportive treatments (four handed dentistry, maintain instruments, etc.), take diagnostic radiographs, perform dental laboratory procedures, provide patient oral health instruction, assist in managing medical emergencies, model professional behaviors, ethics and appearance.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01DA Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 03/16/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 26 Monday 07:00 AM - 11:00 AM 2014 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Susan Pernsteiner Feb 2 – Feb 9 Monday 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM 2014 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Susan Pernsteiner Mar 2 – Mar 16 Monday 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM 2014 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Susan Pernsteiner	$600.12

Dental Radiography 10508103

2.00 credits

Dental

$477.58

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 Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/19/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 26 – May 19 Monday 08:00 AM - 10:50 AM 1031 - Dental Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Jana Swenson Jan 26 – May 19 Tuesday 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM 2005 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Jana Swenson	$477.58
#02DA Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/19/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 26 – May 19 Monday 08:00 AM - 10:50 AM 1031 - Dental Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Jana Swenson Jan 26 – May 19 Tuesday 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM 2005 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Jana Swenson	$477.58

General & Oral Pathology 10508111

3.00 credits

Dental

$503.87

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.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01DH Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/18/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 26 – May 18 Monday 01:00 PM - 03:50 PM 2019 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Aleena Lepak	$503.87
#02CC Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/18/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Colby Community College - Kansas	Jan 26 – May 18 Monday 01:00 PM - 03:50 PM Colby Community College - Kansas - Aleena Lepak	$503.87

Periodontology 10508108

3.00 credits

Dental

$503.87

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.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01DH Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/18/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 26 – May 18 Monday 08:00 AM - 10:50 AM 2005 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Janis Ciskowski	$503.87
#02CC Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/18/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Colby Community College - Kansas	Jan 26 – May 18 Monday 08:00 AM - 10:50 AM Colby Community College - Kansas - Janis Ciskowski	$503.87

Cariology 10508109

1.00 credits

Dental

$171.29

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.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01DH Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/18/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 26 – May 18 Monday 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM 2016A - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Tanya Ponik	$171.29
#02CC Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/18/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Colby Community College - Kansas	Jan 26 – May 18 Monday 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM Colby Community College - Kansas - Tanya Ponik	$171.29

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 Pharmacology 10508114

2.00 credits

Dental

$337.58

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.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01DH Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/18/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 26 – May 18 Monday 12:00 PM - 01:50 PM 2016A - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Janis Ciskowski	$337.58

Community Dental Health 10508115

2.00 credits

Dental

$337.58

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.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01DH Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/18/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Feb 2 – May 18 Monday 09:00 AM - 10:50 AM 2016A - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Tanya Ponik	$337.58

Principles Of Sales 10104154

3.00 credits

Marketing Business-to-business

$503.87

Examines a blend of fundamentals and new practices to prepare the salesperson to build quality partnerships by creating customer value. The learner explores how todays salespeople need to live by a new set of selling principles and how they can incorporate relationship selling strategies into their sales presentations. The learner examines how to build partnerships with customers and add value to their businesses.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/20/2026	01/31/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Jan 26 – May 20 - Online Dianne Carroll	$503.87

Personal Branding & Portfolio 10104151

1.00 credits

Marketing Business-to-business

$171.29

Explores career opportunities through research and job shadowing in a marketing related job. The learner develops answers to interview questions, a resume and cover letter, and a mock interview experience. The learner completes their marketing portfolio.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/20/2026	01/31/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Jan 26 – May 20 - Online Amy Gajewski	$171.29

Market Research 10104175

3.00 credits

Marketing Business-to-business

$503.87

Examines the strategic market research process and the steps necessary to complete a research plan. The learner creates a complete marketing research project from start to finish, along with reporting the final results. The learner will explore: market needs, researching secondary data, primary data collection and data analysis.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/20/2026	01/31/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Jan 26 – May 20 - Online Amy Gajewski	$503.87

Marketing Services And Customer Experience 10104129

2.00 credits

Marketing Business-to-business

$337.58

Explores best practices to strengthen relationships with customers, understand the importance of managing customer expectations, the financial impact of customer service on corporate performance, and how to satisfy the customer's needs and wants through interaction with the customer. The learner maps the customer journey and builds a customer service strategic plan for a business.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/20/2026	01/31/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Jan 26 – May 20 - Online Amy Gajewski	$337.58

Integrated Marketing Communications 10104128

3.00 credits

Marketing Business-to-business

$503.87

Explores the latest marketing communication practices, known as integrated marketing communications(IMC), including an overview of major media such as broadcast, print, direct, digital, public relations, and promotions. The learner will create an IMC project using the latest IMC concepts.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/20/2026	01/31/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Jan 26 – May 20 - Online Amy Gajewski	$503.87

Introduction To Marketing Program 10104150

1.00 credits

Marketing Business-to-business

$171.29

Explores the basic foundations of marketing, including the 4Ps of marketing, along with traditional and digital marketing tactics. The learner is introduced to and creates the marketing or digital marketing program exit assessment portfolio. The learner explores a historical timeline of marketing, is introduced to global marketing ethics, and examines contemporary marketing and digital marketing careers.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/20/2026	01/31/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Jan 26 – May 20 - Online Amy Gajewski	$171.29

Social Media Analytics And Seo 10104204

3.00 credits

Marketing Business-to-business

$503.87

Explores the financial impacts, consumer behaviors and trends as a result of digital marketing efforts in order to increase profits and make informed, strategic business decisions. The learner will explore the most effective strategies for evaluating captured data that determines consumer insights. The learner defines and answer the key questions that influence online corporate campaigns, their impact on return on investment and other business decisions. The learner examines social media and digital marketing analytics tools and discovers how to monitor feeds to find out what consumers or influencers are saying about your brand. The course analyzes todays most popular and industry used technologies.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/20/2026	01/31/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Jan 26 – May 20 - Online Amy Gajewski	$503.87

Social Media Campaigns 1 10104125

3.00 credits

Marketing Business-to-business

$503.87

Explores the history and development of social media sites, along with emerging social media trends. The learner sets up and measures the elements of a social media campaign. The learner explores best practices for content creation, building a shoppable site, advertising, consumer engagement, and increased follower trust throughout a variety of relevant social media sites for business.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/20/2026	01/31/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Jan 26 – May 20 - Online Amy Gajewski	$503.87

Social Media Campaigns 2 10104202

3.00 credits

Marketing Business-to-business

$503.87

Develops content to maximize the social media impact by learning how to consistently post content that attracts a growing following of consumers. The learner defines a targeted audience, incorporates tactics to engage an existing audience, develops a strategy to increase followers and creates a social media marketing plan.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/20/2026	01/31/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Jan 26 – May 20 - Online Amy Gajewski	$503.87

Marketing Presentations 10104184

1.00 credits

Marketing Business-to-business

$171.29

Explores listening and speaking skills to enhance and improve business communication. Learners create and deliver a business meeting with complete agenda and meeting notes. The learner prepares outlines to deliver short presentations about best speaking tips, a product demonstration, and a final marketing presentation that incorporates presentation aids and technologies.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/20/2026	01/31/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Jan 26 – May 20 - Online Amy Gajewski	$171.29

Retailing And Merchandising Principles 10104208

2.00 credits

Marketing Business-to-business

$337.58

Explores the retail environment and the increased demand for skills and education in employees. To succeed in retailing, current and future retailers must be able to adapt to a constantly changing environment. Consumers are expecting full service and the consumer "experience" -not mere product purchase transactions. In this course, we will explore the foundation and basic functions of retailing to assist you in becoming a more knowledgeable and effective member of a retail operation. This course provides the opportunity for you to develop the skills, processes and practical experiences to manage, plan, buy, price and merchandise products within a retail business.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/20/2026	01/31/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Jan 26 – May 20 - Online Amy Gajewski	$337.58

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) 10104207

1.00 credits

Marketing Business-to-business

$171.29

Explores Customer Relationship Management (CRM) as a strategic business practice that recognizes customers as the core of the business. The learner examines the benefits of a CRM strategy in B2B and B2C settings and develops a strategic CRM business plan.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/20/2026	01/31/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Jan 26 – May 20 - Online Amy Gajewski	$171.29

Mobile Marketing 10104203

3.00 credits

Marketing Business-to-business

$503.87

Explore the pros and cons of the iPhone, Android, iPad, Kindle, Nook and other mobile devices, platforms and apps and learn the best practices for marketing each to consumers. The learner will review mobile analytics and market considerations for developing an app. The course presents strategies to effectively integrate mobile advertising, promotional strategies for driving traffic and sales based on business goals. The learner will understand how marketing an app and creating an ad fits into a mobile marketing campaign and ways to analyze results for optimal ROI.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/20/2026	01/31/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Jan 26 – May 20 - Online Amy Gajewski	$503.87

Marketing Principles 10104172

3.00 credits

Marketing Business-to-business

$503.87

Introduces an understanding of basic marketing fundamentals. The learner will explore consumer demographics, lifestyles and decision making; evaluate product distribution; promotions and price planning. The learner will create a Strategic Marketing Plan combining the components listed and develop a presentation.

3 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#02VC Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/20/2026	01/31/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Jan 26 – May 20 - Online Amy Gajewski	$503.87
#03VC Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/20/2026	01/31/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Jan 26 – May 20 - Online Amy Gajewski	$503.87
#01AYW Spring	Open	03/24/2026 – 05/19/2026	03/28/2026	Attend Your Way Online Available	Wausau Main Campus	Mar 24 – May 19 Tuesday 09:00 AM - 11:50 AM A211 - Classroom - A Building Dianne Carroll	$503.87

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 Ethics & Profes 10508107

1.00 credits

Dental

$171.29

Helps student dental hygienists develop and apply high professional and ethical standards. Students apply the laws that govern the practice of dental hygiene to their work with patients, other members of a dental team and the community. Emphasis is placed on maintaining confidentiality and obtaining informed consent. Students enhance their ability to present a professional appearance.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01DH Spring	Open	01/27/2026 – 05/19/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 27 – May 19 Tuesday 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM 2016A - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Janis Ciskowski	$171.29
#02CC Spring	Open	01/27/2026 – 05/19/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Colby Community College - Kansas	Jan 27 – May 19 Tuesday 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM Colby Community College - Kansas - Janis Ciskowski	$171.29

Dental Hygiene Process 1 10508105

4.00 credits

Dental

$1,472.88

Introduces Dental Hygiene students to the basic technical/clinical skills required of practicing Dental Hygienists including use of basic dental equipment, examination of patients and procedures within the dental unit. Under the direct supervision of an instructor, students integrate hands-on skills with entry-level critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The course also reinforces the application of Dental Health Safety skills.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01DH Spring	Open	01/27/2026 – 05/21/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 27 – May 21 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 09:50 AM 2016A - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Janis Ciskowski Jan 27 – May 21 Thursday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 1009 - Dental Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Janis Ciskowski	$1,472.88

Dental Hygiene Process 2 10508106

4.00 credits

Dental

$800.16

This clinical course builds on and expands the technical/clinical skills student dental hygienists began developing in Dental Hygiene Process 1. Under the direct supervision of an instructor, students apply patient care assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation skills to provide comprehensive care for calculus case type 1 and 2 patients and perio case patients.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01DH Spring	Open	01/27/2026 – 05/21/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 27 – May 21 Thursday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 1009 - Dental Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Jana Swenson Jan 27 – May 21 Tuesday 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM 2005 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Jana Swenson Jan 27 – May 21 Tuesday 01:00 PM - 03:30 PM 1009 - Dental Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Jana Swenson	$800.16
#02CC Spring	Open	01/27/2026 – 05/19/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Colby Community College - Kansas	Jan 27 – May 19 Tuesday 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM Colby Community College - Kansas - Jana Swenson	$800.16

Nutrition And Dental Health 10508110

2.00 credits

Dental

$337.58

Prepares student dental hygienists to counsel patients about diet and its impact on oral health. Students learn to distinguish between balanced and unbalanced diets and to construct diets that meet the needs of patients with compromised dental/oral health. Students also learn to counsel patients about the effect of eating disorders on dental health.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01DH Spring	Open	01/27/2026 – 05/19/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 27 – May 19 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 09:50 AM 2005 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Jana Swenson	$337.58
#02CC Spring	Open	01/27/2026 – 05/19/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Colby Community College - Kansas	Jan 27 – May 19 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 09:50 AM Colby Community College - Kansas - Jana Swenson	$337.58

Dental Hygiene Transition Into Practice 10508130

1.00 credits

Dental

$171.29

This course prepares the learner or graduate for licensure. Simulated written and practical examinations. Individualized study plans, stress/test anxiety management strategies, and dental hygiene license obtainment are addressed. Course goal is to strengthen learner performance on written board and clinical practical examinations. No challenge test available.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01DH Spring	Open	01/27/2026 – 05/19/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 27 – May 19 Tuesday 01:00 PM - 02:50 PM 1002 - Dental Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Aleena Lepak	$171.29

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

Dental Materials 10508113

2.00 credits

Dental

$468.32

Prepares dental auxiliary students to handle and prepare dental materials such as liners, bases, cements, amalgam, resin restorative materials, gypsum products and impression materials. They also learn to take alginate impressions on manikins and clean removable appliances. This course is aligned to serve students in the Dental Hygienist Associate Degree and Dental Assistant Technical Diploma programs.

3 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01DA Spring	Open	01/29/2026 – 05/21/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 29 – May 21 Thursday 09:00 AM - 11:50 AM 1031 - Dental Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Aleena Lepak	$468.32
#02DH Spring	Open	01/29/2026 – 05/21/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 29 – May 21 Thursday 09:00 AM - 11:50 AM 1031 - Dental Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Aleena Lepak	$468.32
#03DH Spring	Open	01/29/2026 – 05/21/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 29 – May 21 Thursday 01:00 PM - 03:50 PM 1031 - Dental Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Aleena Lepak	$468.32

Dental & General Anatomy 31508304

2.00 credits

Dental

$337.58

Prepares dental assistant students to apply fundamentals of general and dental anatomy to informed decision-making and to professional communication with colleagues and patients.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01DA Spring	Open	01/29/2026 – 05/21/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 29 – May 21 Thursday 01:00 PM - 04:50 PM 1002 - Dental Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Debra Koziel	$337.58
#02 Spring	Open	01/29/2026 – 05/21/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 29 – May 21 Thursday 01:00 PM - 04:50 PM 1002 - Dental Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Debra Koziel	$337.58

Dental Anxiety And Pain Management 10508118

2.00 credits

Dental

$400.08

This course prepares the student dental hygienist to work within the scope of dental hygiene practice to manage anxiety and pain for dental patients. Students learn to prepare and administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide safely. The course also addresses the recommendation of alternative pain control measures.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01DH Spring	Open	01/29/2026 – 03/20/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 29 – Jan 30 Thursday, Friday 07:30 AM - 05:30 PM 2005 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Debra Koziel Feb 6 – Feb 27 Friday 07:30 AM - 05:00 PM 1009 - Dental Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Debra Koziel	$400.08
#02CC Spring	Open	01/29/2026 – 03/20/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Colby Community College - Kansas	Jan 29 – Mar 20 Thursday, Friday 07:30 AM - 05:30 PM Colby Community College - Kansas - Debra Koziel	$400.08

EFDA Preventative Procedures 10508122

1.00 credits

Dental

$369.15

Examine the role of the Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary in Wisconsin. Learn how to provide preventative procedures performed by the EFDA including coronal polishing and application of topical fluoride, fluoride varnish, or similar dental topical agents.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	01/30/2026 – 02/13/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 30 – Feb 13 Friday 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM 1002 - Dental Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Susan Pernsteiner	$369.15

EFDA Dental Procedures 10508121

3.00 credits

Dental

$600.12

Learn how to perform the placement and finishing of restorative materials after the dentist prepares a tooth for restoration. Includes the application of sealants and temporizations.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	02/20/2026 – 04/17/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Feb 20 – Apr 17 Friday 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM 1002 - Dental Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Susan Pernsteiner Feb 26 – Mar 12 Thursday 05:30 PM - 08:30 PM 1002 - Dental Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Susan Pernsteiner Mar 26 – Apr 16 Thursday 05:30 PM - 08:30 PM 1002 - Dental Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Susan Pernsteiner	$600.12