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The Health Science career area includes programs related to planning, management, and provision of therapeutic services, diagnostic services, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development.

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$56600

median salary 6 months after graduation

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Neurodiagnostic Technologist
Associate Degree
The Neurodiagnostic Technologist program prepares you, under the supervision of a physician, to study and record electrical activity in the brain and nervous system for purposes of…
Health Science
Nursing - Associate Degree (ADN)
Associate Degree
This program prepares practitioners to function with judgment and technical competence while providing nursing care to patients of all ages. Upon completion, students are eligible to…
Health Science
Nursing Assistant
Technical Diploma
The Nursing Assistant program prepares students for employment as nursing assistants. After completion of the 120-hour course, students will be required to demonstrate the following…
Health Science
Nursing, Licensed Practical Nurse Refres...
Local Certificate
If you are a licensed practical nurse who has been out of the nursing workforce for more than five years, this program will help you update your skills and clinical performance to…
Health Science
Nutrition and Dietetic Technician
Associate Degree
Learn how the science of managing food and nutrition helps promote good health. Dietetic technicians typically work as a member of the food service or healthcare team. MATC’s program…
Health Science
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Associate Degree
Occupational therapists (OT) serve individuals whose everyday functioning is complicated by developmental disability, physical illness, injury, emotional problems, or aging changes…
Health Science
Ophthalmic Medical Assistant
Technical Diploma
The Ophthalmic Medical Assistant program prepares students for employment in ophthalmic and optometric practices and in retail optical settings. Students apply technical skills to…
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Optometric Technician
Technical Diploma
An optometric technician works under the supervision of an optometrist or ophthalmologist. Instructors train students to work in eye care under the supervision of optometrists and…
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Paramedic to Nursing Bridge
Associate Degree
If you are already working as a paramedic and are interested in becoming a Registered Nurse (RN), this bridge program can help you reach your goal sooner.

By completing specific…
Health Science
Patient Services Specialist
Pathway Certificate
The Patient Services Specialist Certificate prepares students to perform medical support duties using specific knowledge of medical terminology, customer service, and technology within…
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Personal Care Worker Certificate
Local Certificate
Emphasizes aspects of providing personal and supportive/rehabilitative in-home and facility based health care including client’s rights, communication, rehabilitation, positioning and…
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Pharmacy Services Management
Associate Degree
The associate degree in Pharmacy Services Management prepares individuals to advance their roles as Pharmacy Technicians or to transition into related roles in the workplace. Pharmacy…
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Wisconsin Technical College System

The Wisconsin Technical College System offers more than 500 programs awarding two-year associate degrees, one- and two-year technical diplomas, short-term technical diplomas and certificates. The System is the major provider of customized instruction and technical assistance for Wisconsin employers. More than 270,000 people enroll at a technical college each year.

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