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Surgical Technology Clinical 2 10512133

3.00 credits

Surgical Technician

Further experience in a clinical setting allows the student to continue to improve technical skills while accepting more responsibilities during surgical procedures.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 12/17/2025	10/25/2025	In-Person	Wausau Off Campus	Oct 20 – Dec 17 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 06:30 AM - 03:00 PM Wausau Off Campus Nicole Van Vonderen	View Rates

Fundamentals Of Central Service 10512150

3.00 credits

Surgical Technician

Introduces the learner to the knowledge and skills required of an entry level central service technician. Cleaning, decontamination, packaging, sterilization of instrumentation and equipment, as well as methods of process monitoring will be emphasized. Learners will also review medical terminology, anatomy, physiology and microbiology as it applies to Central Service. This course includes both lecture and lab experiences.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#02 Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 12/17/2025	10/25/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Oct 20 – Dec 17 Wednesday 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM 3049 - Open Surgical Suite - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Nicole Van Vonderen Oct 20 – Dec 17 Wednesday 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM 3045 - Mock Surgical Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Nicole Van Vonderen Oct 20 – Dec 17 Wednesday 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM 3021 - Sterilization Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Nicole Van Vonderen	View Rates
#01 Spring	Open	01/28/2026 – 03/18/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 28 – Mar 18 Wednesday 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM 3021 - Sterilization Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Renee Wheeler Jan 28 – Mar 18 Wednesday 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM 3045 - Mock Surgical Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Renee Wheeler Jan 28 – Mar 18 Wednesday 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM 3049 - Open Surgical Suite - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Renee Wheeler	View Rates

Standards & Regulations 10623110

1.00 credits

Industrial Engineering Tech

Analyzes the state and federal standards and regulations that govern workplace safety. From this base knowledge the learner will be able to recognize hazards and determine the standards and regulations that apply. Emphasis is placed on locating standards in the Code of Regulations, applying safety and environmental standards to an actual work site and interpreting Material Safety Data Sheets.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#02VC Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 12/15/2025	10/25/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Oct 20 – Dec 15 - Online Travis Allen	View Rates

Precision Measuring 10623203

2.00 credits

Industrial Engineering Tech

Introduces the importance of metrology in the manufacturing industry. Learners will investigate different measurement systems and procedures used to control measurement processes. Learning activities will include hands-on measuring activities, Gage R&R, and developing calibration procedures. In addition, learners will examine automated metrology and its application in the Smart Manufacturing environment.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#02VC Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 12/15/2025	10/25/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Oct 20 – Dec 15 - Online Travis Allen	View Rates

Manufacturing Processes 10623175

3.00 credits

Industrial Engineering Tech

Explores the selected methods used in industry today to develop raw materials into the parts used in a range of products. The learner will analyze what the various machines and processes are and how they are used, not on how to operate the machinery.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#02VC Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 12/15/2025	10/25/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Oct 20 – Dec 15 - Online Travis Allen	View Rates

Quality Assurance 10623119

1.00 credits

Industrial Engineering Tech

Analyzes the philosophies and strategies the American industry has been focusing on to improve the quality of their products and services. In this learning plan, the learner will explore their personal philosophy on Quality, the cost of quality, total quality management, and nonconforming products and materials.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#02VC Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 12/15/2025	10/25/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Oct 20 – Dec 15 - Online Paul Swanborg	View Rates

Interpreting Engineering Drawings 10623200

1.00 credits

Industrial Engineering Tech

Explores the foundational skills needed to read and interpret industrial prints. Beginning with the basics, the learner progresses in a logical order through orthographic, pictorial, assembly, section and auxiliary views of products. In addition, you will learn how to interpret part dimensions and tolerances. Emphasis is also placed on title blocks, change blocks and shop notes and symbols. The symbols of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing are introduced.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#02VC Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 12/15/2025	10/25/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Oct 20 – Dec 15 - Online Travis Allen	View Rates

Quality Systems 10623118

2.00 credits

Industrial Engineering Tech

Analyzes the concepts of quality systems, studies the requirements of the ISO 9000 standard, prepares quality procedures, and develops skills on how to apply to actual organizations. To achieve a level of product quality that satisfies the customer, each organization must develop a management system to assure that quality. Driven by customer demands for better quality, these systems have evolved into general management systems that involve all members of an organization in achieving customer satisfaction.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#02VC Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 12/15/2025	10/25/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Oct 20 – Dec 15 - Online Paul Swanborg	View Rates

Lean Manufacturing Fundamentals 10623147

2.00 credits

Industrial Engineering Tech

Analyzes the eight wastes of manufacturing. The learner will then explore concepts such as 5S, Total Productive Maintenance, Kanban, Value Stream Mapping. The learner will be given activities to implement concepts in their work setting.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#02VC Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 12/15/2025	10/25/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Oct 20 – Dec 15 - Online Travis Allen	View Rates

Manufacturing Process Planning 10623204

3.00 credits

Industrial Engineering Tech

Examines the principles, practices and techniques of process planning. Learners will utilize part drawing as they analyze and select the most practical, economical processes and determine the properly sequenced series of operations to transform materials into useful products. Learners choose the types of tooling and equipment needed.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#02VC Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 12/15/2025	10/25/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Oct 20 – Dec 15 - Online Travis Allen	View Rates

Surgical Technology Clinical 3 10512135

3.00 credits

Surgical Technician

Further experience in a clinical setting allows the student to continue to improve technical skills while accepting more responsibilities during surgical procedures.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 03/19/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Off Campus	Jan 26 – Mar 19 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 06:30 AM - 01:00 PM Wausau Off Campus Tyler Mann	View Rates

Surgical Pharmacology 10512129

2.00 credits

Surgical Technician

Basic study of drug classifications, care, and handling of drugs and solutions, application of mathematical principles in dosage calculations, terminology related to pharmacology, anesthesia, and drugs used in surgery.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/22/2026	01/31/2026	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Jan 26 – May 22 - Online Tyler Mann	View Rates

Surgical Tech Fundamentals 2 10512128

4.00 credits

Surgical Technician

Focuses on enhancing surgical technology skills while functioning as a sterile team member. Lab is included.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	01/29/2026 – 05/21/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 29 – May 21 Thursday 08:00 AM - 02:30 PM 3049 - Open Surgical Suite - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Tyler Mann Jan 29 – May 21 Thursday 08:00 AM - 02:30 PM 3045 - Mock Surgical Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Tyler Mann	View Rates

Surgical Interventions II 10512142

4.00 credits

Surgical Technician

Expands knowledge of core and specialty surgical procedures by incorporating pathophysiology, diagnostic interventions, health sciences, and surgical techniques.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	01/30/2026 – 05/22/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 30 – May 22 Friday 08:00 AM - 01:00 PM 3049 - Open Surgical Suite - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Tyler Mann Jan 30 – May 22 Friday 08:00 AM - 01:00 PM 3045 - Mock Surgical Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Tyler Mann	View Rates

Surgical Skills Application 10512130

2.00 credits

Surgical Technician

Provides a transition from the academic to the clinical setting. Learners integrate the surgical technologist skills as they apply to various surgical procedures.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	01/30/2026 – 05/22/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Off Campus	Jan 30 – May 22 Friday 08:00 AM - 01:00 PM Wausau Off Campus Nicole Van Vonderen	View Rates

Surgical Technology Clinical 4 10512136

3.00 credits

Surgical Technician

During this clinical course the student will function relatively independently. Serves as a transition from a student perspective to an employee by utilizing advanced skills for an entry level Surgical Technologist.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	03/23/2026 – 05/21/2026	03/28/2026	In-Person	Wausau Off Campus	Mar 23 – May 21 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 06:30 AM - 01:00 PM Wausau Off Campus Nicole Van Vonderen	View Rates