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Medical Laboratory Technician

Medical laboratory technicians work behind-the-scenes to perform medical laboratory tests to aid in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. Medical laboratory technicians use a variety of technology, instrumentation, and manual procedures to collect, process, and analyze biological specimens.

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The Dementia Care pathway certificate is designed to meet the emerging and rapidly growing demand for service providers who work with older adults experiencing cognitive loss.
Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior, Balsam Lake Outreach Center, Hayward Outreach Center, Ladysmith Outreach Center  |  Health Sciences
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Northwood Tech’s Dental Assistant program prepares graduates to work with dentists as they examine and treat patients.
Rice Lake  |  Health Sciences
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This program will train and prepare the existing workforce for the expanding population of older adults in our region including public safety, community-based services such as religious and financial institutions, government agencies and other service industries.
Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior, Balsam Lake Outreach Center, Hayward Outreach Center, Ladysmith Outreach Center  |  Health Sciences
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This pathway certificate is designed to enhance the education and experience of practitioners who work directly with older adults in healthcare and clinical settings, community-based programs, residential facilities, and private or for-profit business and industry.
Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior, Balsam Lake Outreach Center, Hayward Outreach Center, Ladysmith Outreach Center  |  Health Sciences
A medical professional talking on the phone with folders behind her
This program prepares graduates to compile, process and maintain electronic healthcare records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with requirements of the healthcare system.
Online  |  Health Sciences
A medical assistant student performing an eye exam on a student patient
As a program graduate, you will be trained to perform clinical procedures and lab tests, and develop the office skills you’ll need for employment in a physician's office or clinic. The required courses include a six-week clinical office practicum.
Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior  |  Health Sciences
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The Medical Coding Specialist reviews medical documentation provided by physicians and other healthcare providers and translates this into numeric codes. The Medical Coding Specialist program prepares individuals for employment as entry-level coding specialists in healthcare facilities.
Online  |  Health Sciences
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Medical Laboratory Technicians work behind-the-scenes to perform medical laboratory tests to aid in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. MLT’s use a variety of technology, instrumentation, and manual procedures to collect, process, and analyze biological specimens.
New Richmond  |  Health Sciences
A group of nursing students working with a simulator
Nursing is the dynamic interpersonal goal-directed process that seeks to promote optimal health within the context of individuals, family, community and society. Nursing uses the nursing process, a problem-solving approach, to provide holistic care to individuals, families and groups within the healthcare system.
Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior  |  Health Sciences
A nurse student working with a simulated patient
Nursing is the dynamic interpersonal goal-directed process that seeks to promote optimal health within the context of individuals, family, community and society. Nursing uses the nursing process, a problem-solving approach, to provide holistic care to individuals, families and groups within the healthcare system.
Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior  |  Health Sciences
Nursing Assistant student practicing correct lifting technique
Nursing assistants, also known as nurse aides, certified nursing assistants, geriatric aides, unlicensed assistive personnel, orderlies or hospital attendants, provide hands-on care and perform routine tasks under the supervision of nursing and medical staff.
Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior, Hayward Outreach Center, Shell Lake Health Education Center  |  Health Sciences
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Occupational therapy assistants help people participate in things they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of everyday activities (occupations).
Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake  |  Health Sciences
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As the need for clinical pharmacists increases to meet today's healthcare demands, so does the need for well-trained pharmacy technicians. Area employers are seeking highly-skilled graduates to fill their pharmacy technician positions.
New Richmond, Superior  |  Health Sciences
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In this one semester certificate, you will be prepared to collect, transport, handle and process blood and other specimens along with correlating types of lab tests to the written diagnosis.
New Richmond, Rice Lake  |  Health Sciences
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This associate degree will provide you with the essential general studies courses you need to transfer into a university. Completion of the full Associate degree allows for maximum transfer.
Online  |  Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, Architecture and Construction, Arts, Audiovisual Technology and Communications, Business Management, Education & Training, Finance, Government and Public Administration, Health Sciences, Hospitality and Tourism, Human Services, Information Technology, Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security, Manufacturing, Marketing, Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
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This associate degree will provide you with the essential general studies courses you need to transfer into a university. Completion of the full Associate degree allows for maximum transfer.
Online  |  Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, Architecture and Construction, Arts, Audiovisual Technology and Communications, Business Management, Education & Training, Finance, Government and Public Administration, Health Sciences, Hospitality and Tourism, Human Services, Information Technology, Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security, Manufacturing, Marketing, Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
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