Northwood Technical College

Accounting

Accounting is an important tool for any business. In this two-year accounting associate degree, you will be prepared to assemble, analyze, and interpret essential information about the operation of an organization. You’ll prepare financial statements, cost studies, and tax reports.

Accounting Assistant

Accounting is an important tool for any business. Upon completion of the one-year Accounting Assistant technical diploma, you will be prepared to work as a bookkeeper in a small business or as an accounting specialist in a larger business. By maintaining accounting records such as receivables, payables, inventory, and payroll, you will help an organization run smoothly.

Administrative Coordinator

The Administrative Coordinator program provides essential skills for the modern office. Our focused training delivers key competencies in virtual assistance, event basics, smart organization, efficient scheduling, and project coordination. Quickly gain the tech-savviness, AI awareness, customer focus, and communication skills employers are looking for to support any team.

Advanced EMT

The Advanced EMT program is for students who are seeking advanced skills and a higher level of challenge in an exciting field. Students will develop more enhanced emergency treatment skills including assessment skills and medication administration. Students will also perform a variety of patient assessments and skills including intravenous, intraosseous, intranasal, inhalation and intramuscular injections on real patients.

Advanced Marine Repair Technician

Diagnostics and the repair of outboard motors, inboard engines, marine transmissions, along with sterndrive units will be examples of coursework designed within this advanced certificate. Students are encouraged to select their own project that will increase their level of expertise as a qualified Marine Repair Technician. This certificate is designed to adapt to specific student interests in combination with the advance technological changes taking place within the marine industry.

Agricultural Business Fundamentals

The business side of the farm operation is often times the most critical part of any farm regardless of focus. In this pathway, students will learn what financial records to keep, how to market commodities, analyze financial benchmarks, along with assessing new technology. Special Features Agricultural Business Fundamentals courses are offered in a hybrid setting. This allows you to enjoy the freedom of taking classes through the internet live from anywhere.

Agricultural Power and Equipment Technician

This program prepares students to service and repair diesel-powered agricultural and industrial equipment. This hands- on program covers power trains, electrical/electronic systems, brakes, hydraulics and diesel emissions of these types of equipment. Students will also learn the theory, operation, and repair of tillage, planting, and harvesting equipment.

Architectural Commercial Design

The Architectural Commercial Design program is the perfect fit if you’re interested in the combination of design, construction, and technology. This program emphasizes not just the artistic side of architecture, but also the science of building construction and the importance of effective communication through technical drawings.

Architectural Woodworking & Cabinetmaking

The Architectural Woodworking & Cabinetmaking technical diploma will provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work in cabinet and /or furniture shops, furniture factories, display shops, and finish the interior of homes. Students will learn the fundamentals of cabinetmaking and furniture making along with installation and interior finish, print reading, math concepts, and CNC machine operation. Safety principles and the use of hand and power tools will also be covered.

Automated Packaging Systems Technician

The Automated Packaging Systems Technician program will give you the skills you need to enter a career in the packaging industry. You learn to service and repair a variety of packaging equipment and automated systems. This program emphasizes the maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical, fluid power, robotics, and PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) components on packaging machines.

Automation for Industrial Systems

Process and manufacturing plants employ technicians to keep their machines and processing running, and install and maintain equipment. In this two-year associate degree program, you will be prepared to be employed at the technician level or higher on computers, industrial computer networks, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and process instruments.

Automotive Service Technician

The nine-month program is designed to provide you with skills necessary for entry-level automotive industry positions. You will learn automotive maintenance, repair and diagnosis. As an Automotive Service Technician, you may work on a variety of cars and light trucks or specialize in specific automobile brands or types, depending on your place of employment.

Automotive Technician

With an emphasis on hands-on experience, in the Automotive Technician program you’ll learn essential service techniques including testing, repairing and rebuilding of basic automotive systems. Coursework will prepare you to diagnose and repair concerns in engines, drivetrains, brakes, electrical systems, steering, suspension, transmission systems as well as basic diesel, hybrid and alternative systems.

Billing and Posting Clerk

When you complete this program, you’ll be able to use accounting and office software and perform a variety of tasks including basic accounting entry and payroll. Admission Requirement • Complete Online application form

Business Administration Specialist

This certificate will provide you with the well-rounded skills that are necessary to become an integral support employee in a business firm. Special Feature This certificate is completely focused on the key areas of business administration.

Business Graphics

Unleash your inner creative and master today’s hottest design tools. Dive into the essentials of the Adobe Creative Cloud and other cutting-edge design apps to craft eye-catching visuals for your organization and elevate your projects. You’ll gain hands- on skills in platforms like Photoshop, learn the art of desktop publishing, and develop engaging web and social media content to captivate your audience across multiple channels.

Business Management

In the Business Management program, you will develop skills for employment in a variety of business settings or prepare to operate a business of your own. Careers can be found in hospitality, sales, technology, retail, manufacturing and financial services. While at Northwood Tech, you will learn to plan and implement business strategies. You will have the opportunity to specialize in general business or marketing.

Carpentry Apprentice (ABC)

Carpenters construct, erect and repair buildings and other structures made of wood, wood substitutes, steel and other materials.

CNC Technician

The CNC Technician program prepares students for a career in the machining industry. Students will learn how to set up and program basic three-axis mills and two-axis CNC lathes.

Construction and Cabinetmaking

The Construction and Cabinetmaking program will provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary for job success in the construction industry. You will learn the fundamentals of building design, construction, layout operation, related mathematics, print reading, estimating, CNC, cabinet construction and materials of industry. You will use hand and power tools that are commonly used in construction and fabrication to assemble furniture, cabinets and build a custom home off site.

Cosmetology

The Cosmetology program prepares you with essential theory and hands-on instruction to develop your skills in cosmetology. You’ll learn theories and techniques that are reflective of industry standards and apply these skills working with real clients in Northwood Tech’s state-of-the-art salons. Upon successful completion, you will be eligible to take the Wisconsin Cosmetology Practitioner License examination.

Cosmetology Apprentice

Cosmetology is a vibrant career with many employment and career opportunities. Salons, spas, barber shops, and beauty supply companies are in need of professional stylists. A career in cosmetology combines professional techniques with creativity to provide a challenging career with many rewards. The cosmetology apprenticeship program provides the theory training to allow the student to satisfy the Wisconsin state requirements to become a licensed professional.

Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement 720 Academy

The Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement 720 Academy will provide students with the right skills to handle complex situations encountered as a Law Enforcement Officer at municipal, county, or state government levels. To become eligible to work as an officer in the State of Wisconsin, the student must have basic policing skills. The Wisconsin Department of Justice’s (WisDOJ) Law Enforcement Standards Board has established criteria.

Criminal Justice Studies

Protective services today require employees that are knowledgeable, ethical, have strong communication skills and are adaptable to ever-changing technological and societal changes. The Criminal Justice Studies Associate Degree program will prepare you for various positions in law enforcement, probation/parole, corrections, juvenile detention, police dispatching, security, or others.

Crop Production

The Crop Production pathway certificate will teach you the fundamentals of soil science and basic agronomy skills. Couple those skills with farm records and financials, and you will be prepared to rejoin your family’s crop operation or manage your own farm after successful completion of this certificate. Special Features Crop Production courses are offered in a hybrid setting. This allows you to enjoy the freedom of taking classes through the internet live from anywhere.

Customer Service Manager

The first year of the Business Management associate’s degree, the Customer Service Manager technical diploma will prepare you to implement the activities of production, pricing, distribution, and promotion of products. You’ll apply marketing, customer service, project management, and finance skills in solving business problems. In addition, communication and computer skills will enhance your ability to launch your career.

Customer Service Specialist

Customer service specialists are in high demand in every organization. The ability to communicate clearly, listen effectively and provide exceptional customer service are essential skills for these positions. The Customer Service Specialist Certificate prepares you to serve a diverse customer base in business.

Dementia Care

You will gain relevant and emerging information related to dementia types, symptoms and progression. You will be provided with practical tools and strategies that promote effective communication, honor human dignity, and support the importance of advanced planning. You will examine ways to positively impact your community through advocacy, education and other cutting edge initiatives based on coursework and experiential learning activities.

Dental Assistant

Dental assistants with documented skills also may carry out a variety of laboratory, clinical and office duties. Some dental assistants manage the office and are responsible for patient scheduling and bookkeeping functions. Most dental assistants work in general or specialized dental offices, either for individual dentists or for groups of dentists. Some dental assistants may choose to work for insurance companies, dental laboratories, or dental supply companies.

Diesel Equipment Technician

This program prepares students to service and repair Diesel powered medium and heavy duty over the road trucks. This hands-on program covers powertrains, electrical/electronics systems, chassis, suspension, hydraulics, air brakes, and diesel emissions. Special Feature Diesel Equipment Technician and Agricultural Power and Equipment Technician have a common first year.

Drafting Technician

The Drafting Technician program prepares you for a dynamic career in the engineering, architectural, construction, and manufacturing industries. As a student, you will learn how to create precise working and technical drawings from rough sketches or start-from-scratch designs. Key skills you’ll develop include the ability to visualize forms and shapes from documents and sketches, apply technical knowledge to your work, and maintain a sharp attention to detail.

Early Childhood Education

The Early Childhood Education program will prepare you to work as a teacher or caregiver in an early childhood setting. You will have the opportunity to combine hands-on learning and student teaching experiences in community-based early childhood settings with related academic work at the college.

E-CHiLD

E-CHiLD is an innovative Early Childhood Education associate degree program that blends online learning with community- based student teaching and prepares you to work as a teacher or caregiver in an early childhood setting. As a student, you’ll take a variety of courses related to early childhood development, curriculum, behavior guidance and working with families to prepare you for success in this high-demand field.

E-Connect - Child Care Services

E-Connect-Child Care Services is an innovative Early Childhood Education one-year technical diploma that incorporates the first year of the Early Childhood Education associate degree. Choose from online or face-to-face courses, or mix and match. This coursework, combined with community-based student teaching, prepares you to work as a teacher or caregiver in an early childhood setting.

Electrical Construction Apprentice

Electricians plan, diagram, install, and repair electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment such as switches, relays, and circuit breaker panels. They measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble, install electrical conduit (pipe or tubing), and pull wire through conduit. They test circuits’ continuity to ensure the compatibility and safety of components, using instruments; such as the ohmmeter, megger, and other testing equipment.

Emergency Medical Technician

Emergency Medical Technicians are the crucial link in the healthcare system. Graduates of the EMT program must complete the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Exam for licensing. If successful, students will be eligible to apply for licensure as an EMT. Graduates will know how to respond quickly to various life threatening emergencies.

Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic

The 16 - month Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (EMT - Paramedic) program is identical to the coursework in the Paramedic Technician associate degree program. The program offers students the opportunity to further their professional EMS careers. Instruction is based upon the U.S. DOT Administration/Wisconsin Department of Health Services and EMS curriculum - Paramedic Technician curriculum. Students are prepared with the knowledge and skills to work competently as an EMT - Paramedic.

Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA)

The Wisconsin Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) program will prepare students for the following activities as delegated and supervised by a dentist: Placement and finishing of restoration material after the dentist prepares a tooth for restoration; Application of sealants; Coronal polishing; Impressions; Temporizations; Packing cord; Removal of cement from crowns; Adjustment of dentures and other removable oral appliances; Removal of sutures and dressings; and Application of topical.

Farm Operation

The Farm Operation program includes courses in livestock management and nutrition, crop and soil management, commodities and marketing, emerging trends in agriculture and farm records and analysis. This program is designed to give students the critical thinking skills necessary for profitable decision making. The Farm Operation Technical Diploma will give you both classroom and in the field instruction. Special Features Farm Operation courses are offered in a hybrid setting.

Financial Services

In the Financial Services program, you will learn how to manage your personal finances as well as business finances. Imagine helping others get out of debt, save for retirement or increase profits and net worth. If you have a passion for helping yourself and others succeed, then the financial services program is the right choice for you.

Financial Services Customer Representative

Upon completion of the Financial Services Customer Representative program, you will have an understanding of where money goes and strategies for building financial security and wealth. Topics include credit cards, student loans, budgeting, saving, debt avoidance, debt reduction, negotiating deals, taxes, retirement, investing, buying a car, buying a house, planning or big purchases and insurance. Admission Requirement • Complete Online application form

Funeral Service

The funeral service coursework at MATC prepares you for a career as a licensed funeral director and embalmer in a profession that demands compassion, dedication and creativity. The rigorous curriculum trains students to become among the best funeral directors in the expanding death-care profession. Once enrolled in the program with MATC, students are immersed in all facets of the funeral profession.

Gerontology - Aging Services Professional

You will acquire comprehensive and interdisciplinary training to prepare you to work with older adults in a variety of positions and in diverse settings such as community, non-profit and government agencies, counseling centers, adult care, memory care, senior centers, home health care, assisted living, long-term care, nursing homes, group homes, hospitals, hospice, and business and industry.

Gerontology for Professionals

You will be able to directly apply your acquired theory, knowledge and practical skills within a variety of professional settings. 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.

Group Child Care Essentials

As a student in the Group Child Care Essentials certificate, you will gain a better understanding of the knowledge and skills required of a child care teacher. This pathway certificate was developed with two courses from the Wisconsin Technical College System statewide curriculum for the associate degree in Early Childhood Education.

Guiding and Supporting Children

Students in this essential field receive training in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum for children of all developmental levels and needs; using positive guidance techniques to manage an early childhood classroom; and working with families to provide a link between the center and the home. This pathway certificate was developed with two courses from the Wisconsin Technical College System statewide curriculum for the associate degree in Early Childhood Education.

Healthcare Receptionist

The Healthcare Receptionist short-term diploma prepares students to perform a variety of office support functions within a health care organization. This embedded technical diploma fully ladders into the Health Office Professional technical diploma and the Medical Administrative Professional associate degree. Admission Requirement • Complete Online application form

Health Information Technology

A degree in Health Information Technology (HIT) gives graduates the ability to work in healthcare with a focus on managing health information rather than on direct patient interaction. With this degree you will gain competency in medical coding, ensuring the integrity of health information, analyzing data, adhering to legal and regulatory standards, leading a team and quality management.

Health Office Professional

The Health Office Professional (HOP) technical diploma combines medical office skills with computer skills to prepare you for employment on the administrative side of healthcare working in physician’s offices, clinics, hospitals, nursing homes and other health organizations.

Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R)

The program operates out of Northwood Tech’s state-of-the-art facility on the Superior campus. The program has industry partnerships with Trane USA, Snap-on Tools, and the National Coalition of Certification Centers. Students will learn skills in the areas of electricity, heating, residential air conditioning, refrigeration, geothermal, sheet metal fabrication, direct digital controls (DDC), and commercial HVAC applications.

Hospitality Foundations

Hospitality Foundations is a 16-week program preparing students for career opportunities in the area of entry-level hospitality and other customer service employment settings. This skilled based training is developed to help students learn essential hospitality duties through interactive course activities and community-based training experience, while enhancing personal awareness, career effectiveness, and professionalism.

Human Resource Management

The Human Resources program prepares you to support organizations in effectively recruiting, coaching, training, managing and compensating employees. You will also learn how the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) influence workplaces and how you can help your organization meet compliance regulations.

Human Resources and Payroll Generalist

As a Human Resources and Payroll Generalist, you apply the skills and tools necessary to effectively value and apply employees’ abilities and needs in support of organizational goals.

Human Services Associate

In this program, you will acquire the skills needed to support people of diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Work within county human services agencies, community-based organizations, residential treatment programs, schools, inpatient facilities and other settings that help people in need. Assist a variety of populations including youth, families, elders and persons with disabilities.

HVAC Installation Technician

The HVAC Installation Technician program will give students the skills to install new heating, cooling, and ventilation systems, inspect current HVAC systems for effectiveness and safety, perform preventative maintenance on HVAC systems to increase longevity, and conduct performance tests with specialized tools. Students will be prepared to test for the EPA Section 608 Technician Certification and multiple NC3 Certifications.

Individualized Technical Studies

Complete a program plan with Northwood Tech Director of Curriculum and Assesment by identifying your own career goals and what you need to get there. This program is typically designed for students who: have a high school diploma or G.E.D.

Industrial Maintenance Technician

The Industrial Maintenance Technician program will give you practical “hands-on” experience in welding, hydraulics, machining, plumbing, electricity and mechanical maintenance. Opportunities for advancement increase with further education.

Industrial Systems Specialist

This program is intended and recommended for individuals with a background in electrical equipment, electricity, or IT. Process and manufacturing plants employ technicians to keep their machines and processing running and install and maintain equipment. With this one-year technical diploma, you will be prepared to be employed at the technician level or higher on industrial computer networks, programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and process instruments.

Information Technology - Cybersecurity Specialist

The IT - Cybersecurity Specialist program will give students hands-on experience with networking, operation systems, virtualization and security. Students will build a strong IT base as they install and configure Windows and Linux environments and create networks for a business like environment. Students will study attacks and security practices to protect data as they configure security settings, test and monitoring configurations.

Information Technology - Systems Administration Specialist

The first year of the IT-Systems Administration Specialist program provides you with a foundation in computer systems along with strong networking skills. These skills will allow you to support and manage computer systems and the networks connecting them. The second year of the program focuses on server administration, database administration, virtualization and cloud computing concepts. Students learn how to securely install, configure and manage servers in a virtualized environment.

Information Technology - Web and Software Developer

Web and software development teaches you how to solve problems. You will learn how to read/write in multiple languages, understand the concepts of object oriented programming, smart software design, troubleshooting, debugging and creating solutions. Special Feature The Information Technology - Web and Software Developer program is available online.

Injection Mold Set-up (Plastic) Apprentice

Injection molding machine setters set up and tend machines that transform plastic compounds into a wide variety of consumer goods such as toys, tubing and auto parts.

Leadership Development

Leadership Development is designed for people who are, or aspire to become a manager, supervisor or leader in the business and professional world. The program provides you with the skills to deal with the everyday management processes of developing employees into high performing, cross-functional and interactive work teams.

Leadership Essentials

A series of courses to assist you in developing the skills of current and future managers to lead today’s workforce. Leadership Essentials focuses on leading people within an organization toward strategic goals, through corporate changes, or in directing processes and procedures. Admission Requirement • Complete Online application form

Livestock Production

The Livestock Production pathway certificate gives students the fundamentals of livestock management and husbandry along with an understanding of nutrition. Coupled with a class in farm records and analysis, students will leave with the skillset to manage and make critical decisions surrounding the day-to-day business of a livestock operation. Special Features Livestock Production courses are offered in a hybrid setting.

Machine Tooling Technics

The Machine Tooling Technics program emphasizes mold and toolmaking for the plastic injection molding industry including using computerized machining equipment. You will use basic machining skills along with math and print reading. You will gain skills in precision measurement, metallurgical processes, in-depth programming, operation on CNC milling machines and lathes, theory courses in toolmaking and CAD/CAM operation.

Machine Tool Operation

Machine Tool Operation is a nine-month technical diploma program designed to provide in-depth study and hands-on skills in the machine processing of a variety of metals. You will become proficient in the set up and operation of manual mills, lathes, grinders, drills and saws as you complete increasingly complex projects while holding tight tolerances. Various pieces of precision measuring equipment are used to check quality.

Machine Tool Operation - CNC

Machine Tool Operation - CNC program is designed to provide in-depth study and hands-on skills for the machine tool industry. Students become proficient in the set up and operation of CNC mills and lathes, as well as manual mills, lathes, drills, and saws. Students write set sheets, build fixtures, program parts, set-up, and machine parts using the students’ own processes and CNC programs. They also perform inspection to ensure quality and precision.

Machine Tool Technician

The two-year Machine Tool Technician program at Northwood Tech will prepare you to operate and set up machine tools for the machining industry. You will learn general machining skills based on the skills and knowledge identified by the Metalworking Industry Skill Standards Board. You will gain skills in production planning, quality control, metallurgical processes, precision measuring, using an engineer’s handbook and interpreting prints.

Maintenance Mechanic / Millwright Apprentice

As a maintenance mechanic, machine repairer or millwright, you will install, dismantle or move machinery and heavy equipment according to layout plans, blueprints or other drawings. You will keep machines, mechanical equipment or the structure of an establishment in repair.

Management Certificate

The Management Certificate is a series of courses to develop the practical skills for dealing with the day-to-day management of a business or organization.

Marine Repair Technician

The Marine Repair Technician program is a three-semester training program designed to prepare students for careers in the marina and marine service industry. The curriculum covers a wide range of skills, including marine engine service, propulsion systems, diagnosis, repair, equipment installation, maintenance, and rigging new boats.

Mechatronics Basics

The Mechatronics Basics program will give students the skills to repair, install, adjust, or maintain industrial production and processing machinery. Students are also trained on how to lubricate machinery, change parts, or perform other routine machinery maintenance. Northwood Tech is a partner school with PMMI, certification tests are available upon request. Special Features • This is a unique program in the state. • Program is available part time over one academic year (Rice Lake location).

Medical Administrative Professional

Are you looking for a career in the medical field that is interesting and exciting but does not require direct patient contact? Consider the Medical Administrative Professional program. This program prepares you to complete business-related tasks including scheduling appointments, registering patients, answering telephones, medical billing and completing insurance claims, preparing business correspondence, and maintaining medical records.

Medical Assistant

Medical assistants are multi-skilled health professionals specifically educated to work in ambulatory settings performing administrative and clinical duties. The practice of medical assisting directly influences the public’s health and well-being, and requires mastery of a complex body of knowledge and specialized skills requiring both formal education and practical experience that serve as standards for entry into the profession.

Medical Billing Specialist

The Medical Billing Specialist technical diploma prepares you to perform billing functions in a clinic, hospital or specialty practice. This embedded technical diploma involves coursework on the patient-to-payment billing cycle in the medical facility. This embedded technical diploma fully ladders into the Medical Administrative Professional associates degree.

Medical Coding Specialist

The Medical Coding Specialist reviews medical documentation provided by physicians and other healthcare providers and translates this into numeric codes. The coding specialist assigns and sequences diagnostic and procedural codes using universally-recognized coding systems. Several uses of coded data are for payment of healthcare claims, statisticsand medical research.

Medical Laboratory Technician

At career entry, the medical laboratory technician will be able to collect, process, and analyze blood and body fluids by performing routine clinical laboratory tests in the areas of hematology, clinical chemistry, immunology, immunohematology, microbiology, and urinalysis.

Microsoft Office

Boost your career skills fast with our focused Microsoft Office training! Get hands-on experience with advanced document features, spreadsheet formulas, database basics, and effective communication tools like email and Teams. Learn what you need quickly to enhance your productivity and immediately improve your value in today’s workplace. Gain practical skills now and see a difference in your professional opportunities.

Nonprofit Essentials

As a student in the Nonprofit Essentials program, you will explore the role of nonprofit organizations, develop volunteer and Board relationships and coordinate grant and fundraising strategies. Special Feature This is a unique program in the state Admission Requirement • Complete Online application form

Nonprofit Leadership

As a student, you will explore the role of nonprofit organizations, developing volunteer and board relationships, coordinating grant and fundraising strategies, and managing fiscal resources. Graduates of this program could seek employment with government social services, YMCAs, assisted living centers, hospice, home care agencies, clinics, hospitals, Headstart and other childcare programs, domestic abuse and homeless shelters, and police, fire and EMS volunteer programs.

Nonprofit Professional

As a student in the Nonprofit Professional program, you will explore the role of nonprofit organizations, develop volunteer and board relationships, explore grant and fundraising strategies, learn how to manage and control budgets, and communicate effectively.

Nursing Assistant

The Nursing Assistant program prepares students for employment as nursing assistants. The program also prepares students for other health-related programs. Students will be required to demonstrate the following skills under the supervision of a licensed nurse: communication, basic nursing assistant and personal care skills, attention to client’s rights, and care of clients with dementias. The program is recognized by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services as a nurse-aide training program.

Nursing - Associate Degree

Nursing is the dynamic interpersonal goal-directed process that seeks to promote optimal health within the context of individuals, family, community and society. The concept of caring, which is central to nursing, is communicated through both attitude and action. Nursing uses the nursing process, a problem-solving approach to provide holistic care to individuals, families and groups within the healthcare system.

Nursing - Associate Degree - Part Time

Nursing is the dynamic interpersonal goal-directed process that seeks to promote optimal health within the context of individuals, family, community and society. The concept of caring, which is central to nursing, is communicated through both attitude and action. Nursing uses the nursing process, a problem-solving approach to provide holistic care to individuals, families and groups within the healthcare system.

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Occupational therapy assistants help people participate in things they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of everyday activities (occupations). Occupational therapy is both an art and a science. Being an occupational therapy assistant allows you to “think outside the box” while applying science in order to best meet the needs of clients. Occupational therapy assistants work with individuals of all ages, from the first day to last day of life.

Office Support Specialist

Unlock your potential with the Office Support Specialist program, built for the modern professional. Enjoy the flexibility of part- time schedules and diverse learning options that adapt to your busy life via the Your Choice class mode. Learn on your terms, fitting your education seamlessly into your existing commitments. This program empowers you to gain practical skills and real- world experience simultaneously, setting you up for immediate career impact.

Office Technology Assistant

Become a tech-savvy support professional with our Office Technology Assistant diploma. Launch your career as a virtual assistant, customer experience specialist, or modern office assistant. You’ll gain essential skills in today’s leading digital tools, master efficient virtual office workflows, and understand the fundamentals of AI-powered productivity – all crucial for thriving in today’s dynamic business landscape.

Paramedic Technician

The Paramedic Technician program offers you the opportunity to further your professional EMS career by pursuing a two-year associate degree. Paramedic Technicians can find a career in a variety of healthcare settings such as ambulance services, dispatch centers, first responder units, hospitals/emergency departments, industrial safety departments, rescue squads and urgent care facilities.

Personal Care Worker

The Personal Care Worker (PCW) course is a combination of online coursework coupled with a final 8-hour lab session with the course instructor. The online portion of the course is directed through a series of eight learning plans that carefully detail learning activities to help students learn the course content.

Pharmacy Technician

The Pharmacy Technician program will prepare students for a rewarding, demanding and ever-evolving career as a pharmacy technician. Pharmacy technicians perform a variety of duties and responsibilities including preparation of prescriptions, record-keeping, inventory control, handling monetary transactions, filing third-party claims, preparing IV admixtures and unit dose medications and compounding.

Phlebotomy

The Phlebotomy certificate provides practical training in the collection of blood specimens by venipuncture and capillary puncture for the purpose of lab analysis. Phlebotomy students are also trained in non-blood specimen collection procedures, specimen processing and basic laboratory skills. Customer service and communications are also covered to provide required skills for working directly with patients.

Plumbing Apprentice

Plumbers install, repair, and maintain water supply, wastewater treatment, drainage and gas systems in homes, commercial, and industrial buildings. The work includes plumbing tasks to assemble, install and repair pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water and drainage systems according to specifications and plumbing codes. Plumbers also install sanitary facilities such as lavatories, toilets, tubs, bathroom fixtures, showers, kitchen fixtures, drinking foundations, and laundry equipment.

Power Sports Technician

The Power Sports Technician program will give you the hands-on experience needed to be successful in this field. Dealerships, repair shops, marinas and industry manufacturers desperately need entry-level people in their field. Power Sports is not only a career, it is a lifestyle.

Preschool Education Professional (Wisconsin Registry Preschool Credential)

Each age group requires a little something special and preschoolers are no exception. If you work with or are interested in working with preschool children, the Preschool Education Professional (Wisconsin Registry Preschool Credential) will enhance your existing knowledge and skills and provide you with networking opportunities with other professionals in the field.

Small Engine Repair Specialist

The Small Engine Repair Specialist program will prepare students to service and repair various small engines such as in lawn and garden equipment and compact tractors. Special Feature This is a unique program in the state

Substance Abuse Education

Help to address substance abuse challenges within our communities. The Substance Abuse Education technical diploma is pre-approved by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services to meet the six content areas (360 hours) of educational requirements for Substance Abuse Counselors. This program will provide you with the foundational coursework necessary to begin working with individuals, families and groups in need of substance abuse assessment, treatment, and counseling.

Supervisory Leadership

The Supervisory Leadership certificate allows you to customize your training with short, achievable goals. Rather than completing the entire associate degree, you may select course clusters that complement your degree choice.

Surgical Technology

Surgical technologists are health professionals who are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients in a variety of settings. The surgical technologist works under medical supervision to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures.

Tax Preparer Assistant

When you’ve completed the Tax Preparer Assistant pathway certificate, you will have the knowledge to aid in preparing tax returns for individuals or small businesses.

Technical Studies - Journeyworker

The apprenticeship associate degree in Technical Studies – Journeyworker is designed for current apprenticeship students or for those who have completed a qualifying apprenticeship program and are looking for a specialized course of instruction which is not available in existing programs. The program allows the student to receive 39 advanced standing credits for previous apprenticeship work and then create a unique associate degree.

Truck Driving

Professional truck drivers are responsible for the safe, efficient delivery of goods between locations. Spend time behind the wheel learning how to maneuver trucks in a variety of real-world scenarios. You will develop backing and driving skills through classroom, lab, range and roadway experiences. Non-technical skills such as communicationswill also be discussed. With successful completion of this program, you will have the ability to obtain your Commercial Driver’s License.

University Transfer Degree - Associate to Bachelor's/Arts

With the University Transfer Degree - Associate to Bachelor’s/Arts program, you will receive the cost savings and convenience of a liberal arts transfer degree while taking your classes Online or Online Live. The University Transfer Degree - Associate to Bachelor’s/Arts program is an academic partnership with UW-Superior. However, Northwood Tech awards the degree and financial aid is awarded by Northwood Tech.

University Transfer Degree - Associate to Bachelor's/Science

With the University Transfer Degree - Associate to Bachelor’s/Science program, you will receive the cost savings and convenience of a complete liberal arts transfer degree while taking your classes Online or Online Live. The University Transfer Degree - Associate to Bachelor’s/Science program is an academic partnership with UW-Superior. However, Northwood Tech awards the degree and financial aid is awarded by Northwood Tech.

Utility Construction Technician

Utility Construction Technician students learn how to run cable overhead and underground using heavy equipment like horizontal directional drills, mini-excavators, vibrational plows, and bucket trucks. Students will learn pole climbing techniques in our 10 acre outside lab area. Additionally, students will take the required truck driving courses that prepare them to take their CDL A license. 2025/2026 NorthwoodTech.edu 202

Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technician graduates will be prepared to obtain patient history and perform the initial physical exam, place intravenous catheters and give injectable medications, anesthetize and monitor patients, and assist in surgery. Graduates will also be trained to perform dental cleanings on dogs and cats and can handle care for lab animals. Additionally, graduates will be qualified to apply bandages and splints, as well as evaluate lab samples under the microscope.

Welding

The Welding program teaches safety during all aspects of welding and cutting. Safety is the most important aspect of proper workmanship. Next, you will be taught the science and art of cutting, fabricating and welding using the latest equipment and technologies. Most entry-level welders can expect to be employed full time with full fringe benefits. Their duties can include fabricating parts and assemblies by reading blueprints, codes, specifications, weld symbols and drawings.