A fire protection technician protects life and property through fire prevention efforts and, if necessary, by proper firefighting principles and techniques. Graduates are well trained in the progressive, proactive philosophy of the modern fire service which emphasizes fire prevention and public education, as well as the traditional firefighting and emergency medical service components.
Students have the opportunity to complete training for the State of Wisconsin Firefighter I and II, Inspector I, Driver/Operator, and Hazardous Materials Technician certification, as well as to become EMT-Basic certified while completing their associate degree. The Fire Protection Technician program is designed to permit new students to enter at the start of each semester as openings exist.
Information: NWTC Admissions: (920) 498-5444 or (800) 422-NWTC, extension 5444.
Judicial Reporting/ Broadcast Captioning - Associate Degree
Based at Lakeshore Technical College
Judicial reporters work as official court reporters in the court system, freelance reporters, conference and convention reporters, legislative reporters, scopists, steno transcriptionists, and/or real-time captioners. Demonstrates knowledge of the professional reporting organizations and methods of gaining certification as a Registered Professional Reporter or Certified Realtime Reporter. Interactive TV is used to receive courses from LTC. Students are required to lease their own stenograph machines and laptop computers. Software is provided.
Information: Lakeshore Technical College, (888) 468-6582 or www.gotoltc.com
Pharmacy Technician - Technical Diploma
Based at Lakeshore Technical College
Pharmacy technicians are trained supportive personnel for hospital and community pharmacies. The pharmacy technician assists the pharmacist in a variety of technical tasks involving the packaging, distribution, compounding, labeling, and recording of drugs. Interactive TV is used to broadcast to distant sites where the students also have lab instruction and clinical experience.
Information: Lakeshore Technical College, (888) 468-6582 or www.gotoltc.com.
Radiography - Associate Degree
In partnership with Bellin Health Medical Center and Theda Clark
The Radiography Program of Northeast Wisconsin Technical College offers students enrolled in either the Bellin School of Radiologic Technology or Theda Clark Radiologic Technology Program the opportunity to complete an associate degree by completing the general education requirements.
Information: NWTC Admissions: (920) 498-5444 or (800) 422-NWTC, extension 5444.
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