Dental Assistant
Health Information Management
Medical Assistant
Medical Coder
Medication Assistant
Nursing Assistant
Nursing
Ophthalmic Medical Assistant
Pharmacy Services Management
Pharmacy Tech
Practical Nursing
Radiography
• An incredibly wide range of job opportunities
• A stimulating environment
• The ability to make a difference in people’s lives
• High earning potential
• Flexible work hours
Health Science career activities involve planning, managing, and providing medical care, diagnostic services, health information, support services, and research.
Are you:
Interested in science and math?
A compassionate, caring person?
Able to work well with others?
Can adapt to new technologies
Good communication skills
Detail-oriented
Watch for Bright Outlook occupations, indicated by a star.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, these occupations match at least one of these criteria:
• Projected to grow faster than average (employment increase of 5% or more) over the period 2022-2032 for the US nationwide
• Projected to have 100,000 or more job openings over the period 2022-2032 for the US nationwide
• Be considered “New & Emerging”
• High quality instruction close to home with instructors who are experienced in their fields
• New Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin Center for Healthcare Excellence opens fall 2024
• Strong community partnerships with healthcare providers who seek our graduates
• High school students can get a jump start by taking dual-credit courses at no cost
• Hands-on clinical/practicum experiences close to home
• Transfer credits toward bachelor’s degrees at many four-year universities in-state, out of state, and online
In fall 2024, we will begin welcoming students to our 17,000 square foot Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin Center for Healthcare Excellence. This $5 million state-of-the-art expanded learning center will allow us to train twice as many in-demand health sciences students who are needed throughout our community.
• Dentists need trained staff to prepare patients undergoing routine and emergency dental procedures. You will help provide a safe and efficient experience for dental care patients and professionals.
• Your interest in dentistry and the enjoyment you feel while caring for others can add value to a dental practice.
• In addition to sterilizing and setting up instruments, monitoring supply inventories, gathering, and recording information, dental assistants explain technical information to patients.
• You will gain experience using medical software and equipment needed for many activities.
• This program moves to a competency-based education (CBE) format in fall 2024, offering flexible course delivery and scheduling.
• In just one semester or less, you’ll be workforce-ready.
• Learn from instructors who are experienced dental professionals.
• Assist patients in our onsite Lakeshore Community Dental Clinic.
Interested in pursuing a bachelor’s degree? See transfer opportunities at gotoltc.edu/future-students/transfer/transfer-to-a-4-year-college
credit for prior learning (military, work, training, volunteer, self-study). gotoltc.edu/academics/credit-for-prior-learning.
• Desire to help others
• Attention to detail
• Interest in using different types of technology
• Ability to identify and detect changes in circumstances or events
Cost based on 2023-2024 academic calendar year. Program is eligible for financial aid. Visit gotoltc.edu/Financial-Aid or talk with an Admissions Advisor about how to apply for aid.
• Health information experts are vital team members at hospitals, clinics, public health agencies, and other similar businesses.
• Health information experts ensure a patient’s information is complete, accurate, and protected.
• Your attention to details will be helpful as you develop and maintain record management systems and evaluate information to determine compliance with various laws, regulations, and standards.
• This program moves to a competency-based education (CBE) format in fall 2024, offering flexible course delivery and scheduling.
• Start when it’s convenient for you, almost any month of the year.
• Our recent survey of graduates reported a 100% very satisfied/ satisfied rate of satisfaction with this program (May 2022 grads).
• Graduates are well prepared to take the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT®) exam.
Interested in pursuing a bachelor’s degree? See transfer opportunities at gotoltc.edu/future-students/transfer/ transfer-to-a-4-year-college
credit for prior learning (military, work, training, volunteer, self-study). gotoltc.edu/academics/credit-for-prior-learning.
• Attention to detail
• Willingness to lead people and projects
• Ability to analyze information and use logic to address issues
• Creative thinking to develop new ideas for addressing challenges
Cost based on 2023-2024 academic calendar year. Program is eligible for financial aid. Visit gotoltc.edu/Financial-Aid or talk with an Admissions Advisor about how to apply for aid.
• As a key member of a healthcare team, your ability to show concern for others while actively listening to them is a significant asset.
• You will typically interact with patients before other healthcare team members do by gathering information, measuring and recording vital signs, and collecting blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens for logging and test preparation.
• Medical Assistant can be the starting point for a satisfying career in the healthcare industry, which offers a wide variety of opportunities.
• Learn from dedicated, experienced healthcare professionals.
• In a clinical setting with patients, you’ll apply the skills you develop.
• Enjoy flexible course delivery with in-person, online, and blended format courses.
• Start in August or January.
This program is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), which can give you an employment advantage over students completing non-accredited programs.
You may be able to receive credit
Ask for details or visit gotoltc.edu/academics/credit-for-prior-learning
credit for prior learning (military, work, training, volunteer, self-study). gotoltc.edu/academics/credit-for-prior-learning.
Interested in pursuing a bachelor’s degree? See transfer opportunities at gotoltc.edu/future-students/transfer/ transfer-to-a-4-year-college
• Desire to help others
• Ability to listen, read and understand information and directions
• Attention to detail
• Skill to adapt to different types of software
Cost based on 2023-2024 academic calendar year. Program is eligible for financial aid. Visit gotoltc.edu/Financial-Aid or talk with an Admissions Advisor about how to apply for aid.
• This program is offered through our flexible Competency-Based Education (CBE) format, which allows you to learn when you want to, progress at your own pace, and receive personalized coaching and support.
• Hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, insurance companies, and other organizations using patient records depend on medical coder experts for accurate recordkeeping and compliance.
• Your interest in learning and using multiple software applications can help you succeed in this field.
• Start when it’s convenient for you, almost any month of the year.
• Enjoy flexible course delivery and scheduling.
• Learn from instructors who are experienced professionals.
• Apply newly developed skills in a clinical setting during your practicum course.
Learn when you want to, progress at your own pace, and receive personalized coaching and support thanks to this program’s Competency-Based Education (CBE) format.
Technical Diploma
You may be able to receive credit
A Pathway to Your Career Options
Health Information
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Technologists & Medical Registrars
Secretaries &
Administrative Assistants
(Except Legal, Medical, Executive)
Medical Records Specialists Medical Coder
Interested in pursuing a bachelor’s degree? See transfer opportunities at gotoltc.edu/future-students/transfer/ transfer-to-a-4-year-college Health Information Management Associate Degree
credit for prior learning (military, work, training, volunteer, self-study). gotoltc.edu/academics/credit-for-prior-learning.
• Attention to detail
• Ability to arrange patterns of numbers, letters, and words by rules
• Skills to adapt to different types of software
• Ability to read and understand information and ideas
Cost based on 2023-2024 academic calendar year. Program is eligible for financial aid. Visit gotoltc.edu/Financial-Aid or talk with an Admissions Advisor about how to apply for aid.
• As an experienced Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), you want to continue expanding your healthcare education and skillset.
• Graduates are immediately able to administer medications to residents of a skilled care nursing facility.
• You will become even more valuable to your employer and team.
• Complete this specialty in one semester.
• Learn from instructors who are experienced professionals.
• In a local clinical setting with patients, you will apply the skills you develop.
• A consistent class schedule can complement your work schedule.
You may be able to receive credit
Ask for details or visit gotoltc.edu/academics/credit-for-prior-learning
Graduates are qualified for inclusion in the State of Wisconsin Nursing Aide Directory as trained and approved to administer medications.
credit for prior learning (military, work, training, volunteer, self-study). gotoltc.edu/academics/credit-for-prior-learning.
Interested in pursuing a bachelor’s degree? See transfer opportunities at gotoltc.edu/future-students/transfer/ transfer-to-a-4-year-college
• Must be a current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with a sponsoring employer
• Interest in taking on more advanced patient care responsibilities
• Attention to detail
based on 2023-2024 academic
• This can be the starting point for any nursing career or a rewarding career on its own.
• You’re interested in healthcare because you’re a nurturer who finds fulfillment caring for others.
• Learn under the guidance of licensed nursing staff in a variety of local healthcare settings.
• Nursing Assistants are critical for patient care in hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare facilities.
• This is a competency-based education (CBE) program offering flexible course delivery and scheduling.
• Start when it’s convenient for you, almost any month of the year.
• In just one semester or less, you’ll be eligible to sit for the state competency exam.
• Learn from dedicated, experienced healthcare professionals. Fill the in-demand role of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) after passing the State of Wisconsin Nurse Aide Competency Exam.
credit for prior learning (military, work, training, volunteer, self-study). gotoltc.edu/academics/credit-for-prior-learning.
Interested in pursuing a bachelor’s degree? See transfer opportunities at gotoltc.edu/future-students/transfer/ transfer-to-a-4-year-college
• Desire to listen to and help others
• A good-natured, cooperative attitude
• Interest in monitoring patients and assessing physical conditions to aid in diagnosis and treatment
based on 2023-2024 academic calendar
• You are passionate about caring for others, helping them lead healthy lifestyles, and making a difference in their lives.
• Your interest in learning the information and techniques needed to treat people with injuries and diseases will help you succeed in this field.
• Registered Nurses are in high demand and earn high salaries.
• By continuing your education beyond your Associate Degree, you can extend your career opportunities to advanced roles such as Nurse Practitioner (NP) and Nurse Educator (NE).
• Courses are as challenging as those you’d experience in a fouryear program, though less expensive and closer to home.
• Graduates pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN)—the same exam four-year program graduates take—at higher rates than the national average.
• Instructors incorporate their real world experience into coursework while you learn hands-on in state-of-the-art facilities.
• Start in August or January.
credit for prior learning (military, work, training, volunteer, self-study). gotoltc.edu/academics/credit-for-prior-learning.
Interested in pursuing a bachelor’s degree? See transfer opportunities at gotoltc.edu/future-students/transfer/ transfer-to-a-4-year-college
• Sincere desire to care for individuals in a compassionate manner by giving them your full attention and taking time to understand their concerns
• Interest in learning the information and skills needed to care for people with diseases and injuries
Cost based on 2023-2024 academic calendar year. Program is eligible for financial aid. Visit gotoltc.edu/Financial-Aid or talk with an Admissions Advisor about how to apply for aid.
• Become a key eye care team member, responsible for administering a variety of tests to uncover eye disease in patients, fit them in eyeglasses and contact lenses, and provide them with education.
• You’re interested in healthcare technology and have good communication skills to help care for patients.
• You embrace both direct patient care and office management duties.
• Start when it’s convenient for you, almost any month of the year.
• This is a competency-based education (CBE) program featuring flexible dual course delivery and scheduling.
• Get hands-on experiences in the field with clinical courses.
• Employer tuition reimbursement programs are available through BayCare Clinic Eye Specialists and Tower Clock Eye Center.
You may be able to receive
Ask for details or visit gotoltc.edu/academics/credit-for-prior-learning
The technical aptitude and patient care skills you develop in this program prepare you for a career providing quality eye care for patients.
Interested in pursuing a bachelor’s degree? See transfer opportunities at gotoltc.edu/future-students/transfer/transfer-to-a-4-year-college
credit for prior learning (military, work, training, volunteer, self-study). gotoltc.edu/academics/credit-for-prior-learning.
• Great listening and communication skills
• The ability to understand people’s reactions and feelings
• Attention to detail
• Good attitude when dealing with the public
Cost based on 2023-2024 academic calendar year. Program is eligible for financial aid. Visit gotoltc.edu/Financial-Aid or talk with an Admissions Advisor about how to apply for aid.
• Advance your Pharmacy Technician role or transition into related roles in your workplace.
• Your interest in combining pharmacy expertise with marketing, management, and business operations will expand your career opportunities.
• Your ability to work directly with the public can suit you well in this career.
• Start when it’s convenient for you, almost any month of the year.
• Learn from instructors who are experienced professionals.
• Gain hands-on practice during clinical experiences in local pharmacies.
• Learn at northeastern Wisconsin’s only college offering a twoyear program.
You may be able to receive credit
Ask for details or visit gotoltc.edu/academics/credit-for-prior-learning
Learn when you want to, progress at your own pace, and receive personalized coaching and support thanks to this program’s Competency-Based Education (CBE) format.
Interested in pursuing a bachelor’s degree? See transfer opportunities at gotoltc.edu/future-students/transfer/ transfer-to-a-4-year-college
credit for prior learning (military, work, training, volunteer, self-study). gotoltc.edu/academics/credit-for-prior-learning.
What It Takes
• Attention to detail
• Ability to use multiple medical, retail, and other software programs
• Patience to be pleasant and cooperative while in constant contact with the public and coworkers
Cost based on 2023-2024 academic calendar year. Program is eligible for financial aid. Visit gotoltc.edu/Financial-Aid or talk with an Admissions Advisor about how to apply for aid.
• The role can be satisfying as is, or your start on a path to more advanced pharmaceutical roles.
• Your ability to be detail-oriented and organized will be appreciated by coworkers and customers.
• Your interest in working directly with the public can suit you well in this career.
• After only one semester, you can be workforce-ready.
• This is a competency-based education (CBE) program offering flexible course delivery and scheduling.
• Start when it’s convenient for you, almost any month of the year.
• Learn from instructors who are experienced pharmacy professionals.
• Gain hands-on practice during a clinical experience in a local pharmacy.
You may be able to receive credit Ask for details or visit gotoltc.edu/academics/credit-for-prior-learning
Become the trusted professional who prepares medications under the direction of a pharmacist who could be located in a variety of healthcare or retail settings.
Interested in pursuing a bachelor’s degree? See transfer opportunities at gotoltc.edu/future-students/transfer/ transfer-to-a-4-year-college
credit for prior learning (military, work, training, volunteer, self-study). gotoltc.edu/academics/credit-for-prior-learning.
• Ability to carefully and thoroughly complete tasks
• Patience to be pleasant and maintain composure, even when facing difficult situations
• Ability to use multiple medical and retail software programs
Cost based on 2023-2024 academic calendar year. Program is eligible for financial aid. Visit gotoltc.edu/Financial-Aid or talk with an Admissions Advisor about how to apply for aid. What It Takes
• This role can be satifying as is, or enjoyed on your path to more advanced roles, such as Registered Nurse.
• You have a desire to care for others and help them lead healthy lives.
• Your interest in assisting with health assessments, medication administration, and creating safe environments will help you succeed in this field.
• This part-time program offers convenient education close to where you live and work.
• Graduates pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) at higher rates than the national average.
• Instructors incorporate their real world experience into coursework while you learn hands-on in state-of-the-art facilities.
• Our Medical Assistant “bridge” to Practical Nursing saves current MAs time and money. Upon completion, you’ll be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) to become a
Interested in pursuing a bachelor’s degree? See transfer opportunities at gotoltc.edu/future-students/transfer/ transfer-to-a-4-year-college
credit for prior learning (military, work, training, volunteer, self-study). gotoltc.edu/academics/credit-for-prior-learning.
What It Takes
• Sincere desire to care for individuals in a compassionate manner by giving them your full attention and taking time to understand their concerns
• Interest in learning the information and skills needed to care for people with diseases and injuries
Cost based on 2023-2024 academic calendar year. Program is eligible for financial aid. Visit gotoltc.edu/Financial-Aid or talk with an Admissions Advisor about how to apply for aid.
• Your interest in diagnostic imaging can lead to a satisfying career taking x-rays and other image types.
• As a key member of a healthcare team, you will have a direct impact on patient care.
• You will have the opportunity to use a variety of advanced medical software and equipment.
• Learn from instructors who are licensed and experienced in the field.
• You’ll progressively apply the skills you develop in multiple clinical settings with real patients.
• Quality—our students consistently exceed industry benchmarks for completing our program, passing their certification exam, and finding employment.
• This program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
Between 2018-2022, 51 of our 53 graduates passed the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification examination on their first attempt.
Radiography
Associate Degree
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Radiologic Technologists
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credit for prior learning (military, work, training, volunteer, self-study). gotoltc.edu/academics/credit-for-prior-learning.
• Concern and willingness to be responsible for others’ health and safety
• Attention to detail
• Interest in anatomy, physiology, and high-tech equipment
Cost based on 2023-2024 academic calendar year. Program is eligible for financial aid. Visit gotoltc.edu/Financial-Aid or talk with an Admissions Advisor about how to apply for aid. What It Takes
