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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

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

Human Diseases For Hlth Profes 10530182

3.00 credits

Medical Records

Prepares learners to interpret clinical documentation that they will encounter in a variety of healthcare settings. Emphasis is placed on understanding the common disorders and diseases of each body system to include the etiology (cause), signs and symptoms, diagnostic tests and results, and medical treatments and surgical procedures.

1 Course Section

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#01VC Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/20/2026	01/31/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Jan 26 – May 20 - Online	View Rates

Healthcare Revenue Management 10530159

3.00 credits

Medical Records

Prepares learners to compare and contrast health care payers, illustrate the reimbursement cycle, and to comply with regulations related to fraud and abuse. Learners assign payment classifications with entry level proficiency using computerized encoding and grouping software.

1 Course Section

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#01VC Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/20/2026	01/31/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Jan 26 – May 20 - Online Sara Nickel	View Rates

CPT Coding 10530184

3.00 credits

Medical Records

Prepares learners to assign CPT codes, supported by medical documentation, with entry-level proficiency. Learners apply CPT instructional notations, conventions, rules and official coding guidelines when assigning CPT codes to case studies and actual medical record documentation.

1 Course Section

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#01VC Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/20/2026	01/31/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Jan 26 – May 20 - Online Sara Nickel	View Rates

ICD Diagnosis Coding 10530197

3.00 credits

Medical Records

Prepares students to assign ICD diagnosis codes supported by medical documentation with entry level proficiency. Students apply instructional notations, conventions, rules and official coding guidelines when assigning ICD diagnosis codes to case studies and actual medical record documentation.

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 Sara Nickel	View Rates

ICD Procedure Coding 10530199

2.00 credits

Medical Records

Prepares students to assign ICD procedure codes supported by medical documentation with entry-level proficiency. Students apply instructional notations, conventions, rules and official coding guidelines when assigning ICD procedure codes to case studies and actual medical record documentation.

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 Sara Nickel	View Rates

Foundations Of HIM 10530162

3.00 credits

Medical Records

Introduces learners to the healthcare delivery system, focusing on the various types of healthcare organizations, the roles, responsibilities and interrelationships of healthcare providers and professionals, and the external forces that influence healthcare delivery. Sets an understanding for the expectations and standards related to professional ethics, confidentiality and security of health information. Differentiates the use and structure of healthcare data elements, data standards, and the relationships between them to facilitate primary and secondary record systems, and health information processing. Prepares learners to collect and maintain health data to ensure a complete and accurate health record, according to organizational policies, external regulations and standards.

1 Course Section

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#01VC Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/20/2026	01/31/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Jan 26 – May 20 - Online	View Rates

Intermediate Coding 10530165

3.00 credits

Medical Records

Prepares students to assign ICD and CPT/HCPCS codes supported by medical documentation and official coding guidance to support appropriate reimbursement. Students will participate in CDI activities, including preparation of appropriate physician queries in accordance with compliance guidelines.

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 Sara Nickel	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