| Medical Transcription (Online) - 60 sec
Medical transcriptionists translate dictated medical reports into printed formats. Working with physicians and other health care professionals, transcriptionists are responsible for the accurate and timely completion of medical reports, including history and physicals, consultations, operative reports, discharge summaries, pathology and radiology reports, chart notes, and correspondence.
This intensive online one-year program provides "hands-on" experience transcribing a variety of medical reports of all specialties (ENT, cardiology, orthopedics, gastrology, urology, oncology, internal medicine) from actual dictation. All material is transcribed with accuracy, clarity, and timeliness using microcomputers.
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 | | Business Technology Programs - 59 sec
The Administrative Assistant program prepares you to be a vital member of today's office team. As an administrative professional, you will be equipped with the latest technology, communication, and professional skills. The program will focus on developing knowledge of administrative office procedures along with needed skills in today's software packages including word processing, spreadsheet, database, web/desktop publishing, presentation, and personal information management. With experience and additional training, you will have the potential for supervisory positions.
Office Aide provides entry level experience for those interested in an office support position. This program is designed for students who have no previous office support experience or education. Students will develop skills in keyboarding, word processing, data entry, filing, electronic calendaring, and verbal and written communication.
The Office Support Specialist program provides challenging hands-on experience using word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation and personal information management software. Creating, formatting and editing business documents are the focus of this one-year program.
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| | Automotive Technician - 59 sec
Engineering and technological advances in the automotive industry have created a strong demand for highly skilled auto technicians. The Automotive Technician program at Southwest Tech is certified by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) and is designed to prepare the student for an entry level position in this industry.
First year students are trained in proper maintenance practices, including engine, cooling, and drivetrain service. Electrical system service and testing, drivetrain, manual transmission and engine repair procedures are also covered. Emphasis is placed on the development of safe work habits, efficiency, and problem solving skills through out the program.
Second year students are trained to service air conditioning, steering and suspension, brakes, automatic transmissions, fuel, emission and ignition systems. They work with the latest diagnostic test equipment to develop efficient and reliable diagnostic and repair techniques needed to service and repair today's automobiles.
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| | IT-Web Programmer/Analyst - 60 sec
The Web Programmer/Analyst degree prepares you to become a computer programmer on a variety of computer platforms including web page applications. The program provides the training necessary to assist in the development and maintenance of information systems using HTML, JavaScript, PHP, JAVA, and C++. You will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to analyze a problem and to select, define, and develop the appropriate computerized course of action.
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| | Golf Course Management - 60 sec
Golf Course Management is designed to prepare graduates for positions as managers and assistant managers of both public and private golf courses. Students receive "hands-on" training during two 216-hour summer internship experiences. First semester is 16 weeks; remaining semesters are 12 weeks each.
Job duties may include managing personnel and public relations, overseeing food and beverage operations, administering financial plans, coordinating golf shop operations, managing the maintenance of facilities and equipment, directing turf and non-turf management practices, and complying with regulatory and legal issues. After completion of this program of study, students have the option to go right into the industry or to transfer to a four year college or university through established articulation agreements.
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| | Esthetician - 59 sec
If you have an interest in health, fitness, or beauty, this is your opportunity to enter a career that is ready for explosive growth.
Many day spas, beauty salons, resorts, fitness centers, hotels, and cruise ships offer skin care services. Those in the cosmetic industry will profit from this training and licensing as well.
Students study history of Esthetics and professional image. They study consultation and skin analysis, facial and body treatments, anatomy and physiology, histology of the skin, effects of aging, skin disorders and diseases, Swedish massage, make-up techniques, and color analysis. Students use machine facials and study Wisconsin laws, safety, and sanitation. They discover the importance of a business plan, customer service and retail sales.
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| | Culinary Management - 59 sec
The food service industry is the #1 retail employer in the United States. Demand for trained managers in the hospitality industry is at an all-time high. The Culinary Management program is for individuals interested in pursuing a management career in the hospitality industry. While business operations is an emphasis of the program, students also receive experience with large quantity food preparation skills and kitchen operations. Sanitation Certification is part of the curriculum.
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| | Child Care Services/Early Childhood Education - 60 sec
This program prepares students to care for infants through young, school-age children in a group setting. Emphasis is placed on children's physical development, mental growth, emotional needs, and socialization skills. Internship experiences included.
This program prepares men and women to work effectively with groups of young children, ranging in age from infants and toddlers to preschoolers and 8-year olds. Graduates of this program will qualify to work in licensed child care centers, preschools, and family day care settings. Some may also find employment as "nannies" throughout many parts of the country.
This program emphasizes the learning environment and theory of child care, as well as hands-on, supervised experience. Additional knowledge and experience is provided in teaching, aiding, and lesson planning.
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| | Barber/Cosmetologist - 59 sec
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College's Barber/Cosmetologist program prepares graduates for licensing as a Barber/Cosmetologist Practitioner (hair designer).
Students enrolled in Barber/Cosmetology will follow the four-semester curriculum and achieve the "Program Outcomes" listed on this page. classes are included. Nail Technician/Manicurist classes may also be taken separately.
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| | Criminal Justice - 59 sec
The Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement program prepares graduates to enter a career in law enforcement, protective services, and corrections. Students learn to protect lives and property as well as preserve the peace while upholding the law. They study patrol procedures for residential, commercial, and industrial areas; learn to monitor traffic for safe and legal operations; understand how to properly issue warnings, citations, and make arrests. Students also are prepared to investigate accident and crime scenes and carry out long-term investigations leading to prosecution of criminal offenders. Further, they study strategies to maintain the confidence of the public by displaying professional conduct.
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| | Welding - 59 sec
The welding program provides the opportunity for students to gain knowledge and develop skills in manual, semiautomatic, and robotic welding processes used in a variety of fabrication and construction industries. Students develop skill proficiency through practice in over 19 welding processes, in all positions, and with a variety of metals. In addition, they learn to identify base and filler materials and their properties, operate equipment properly, practice correct procedures, test for strength and appearance, work safely and productively, be responsible for quality control, read blueprints for necessary information, measure and use math, and practice good interpersonal relations.
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| | Performance Engine Machining - 59 sec
The Performance Engine Machining Technician program is a one-year technical diploma program that prepares individuals with job-entry skills and knowledge in the engine-machining industry. Students study automotive and agricultural engines, disassembly, troubleshooting, repair, reassembly, and testing. Support courses in math, and communication are also provided. Operating precision machining equipment and measuring instruments is a major part of the program. This is the only Engine Machining program in Wisconsin.
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| | Machine Tool - 59 sec
Virtually all manufactured products depend on America's precision machining industry at some point during their production. This program will train the student in the precision machining and prepare them for entry-level employment.
During this nine-month training program, the student will learn to operate engine lathes, milling machines, drill presses, saws, precision grinders, and computer numerical control (CNC) equipment. Additional course work in metallurgy, heat treating, sharpening, using hand tools, precision measuring, and blueprint reading provide vital aspects to the individual's education.
In the last few years, there have been several new industries in Southwest Wisconsin that require individuals trained in this field. Students are trained to perform operator-level duties in the manufacture of precision metal parts utilizing metal cutting tools as well as computer-controlled equipment.
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| | Mechanical Design Technology - 59 sec
Mechanical design technicians, under the direction of engineering staff members, help develop and test products, calculate strength and cost of materials, make drawings to scale, and work on prototypes and product improvement. Students work on acquiring high-level drafting skills and use of Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) software. They learn to construct and revise engineering working drawings, revise tooling drawings, research and apply information for parts and materials, and write technical reports.
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| | Electromechanical Technology - 59 sec
Automation, robotics, programmable logic controllers, and computers: these are a few of the technologies increasingly relied on by industry to remain competitive in a global marketplace. Virtually every modern product and convenience from the vehicles we drive, to the utilities that light and heat our homes, to the food and drink on our tables relies on a complex mix of computerized and automated electrical, mechanical, and fluid power systems from production through packaging and distribution. Electromechanical technicians are the highly skilled workers responsible for installing, programming, monitoring, and maintaining these complex technologies and systems.
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| | Building Trades - Carpentry - 59 sec
Building Trades-Carpentry is a one-year technical diploma program designed to prepare students for job-entry employment in the construction of residential and commercial structures. The program will emphasize knowledge and skill development in building layout, rough and finish carpentry, estimating, blueprint reading, jobsite safety and health, math, communications, human relations, quality, and customer service.
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| | Bricklaying & Masonry - 59 sec
This program is designed to teach students the knowledge and skills necessary for job entry in the field of bricklaying and masonry. The Bricklaying and Masonry Program prepares graduates to work as brick or block masons for both residential and commercial construction. The emphasis of the program is on learning proper building techniques and procedures through hands-on projects. Students mix and spread mortar, lay brick and block, level, plumb, in-range, and build corners. They build walls, arches, and fireplaces. Students also take courses in job-related math, communications, plan reading, estimating, and customer and job relations to compliment their skills.
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| | Radiography - 59 sec
This is a collaborative program between Southwest Wisconsin Technical College and Madison Area Technical College
The radiographer is the producer of medical images for diagnosis of disease. Duties include positioning of patient to obtain proper projection, aligning source (usually x-radiation), making exposure factor selections, processing the image, and storing and retrieving images.
Radiographers should be able to follow instructions carefully and work to prescribed standards, able to use good judgment in following procedures and handling problems, interested in work of a technical or scientific nature, and willing and able to work under pressure in emergency situations. Note: For clinical courses, assignments to nontraditional shifts are made to increase and diversify patient exam experiences. Students are assigned to clinical affiliations in Madison and southern Wisconsin.
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| | Auto Collision & Repair Technician - 60 sec
Each year American drivers log millions of miles on the highways, and each year there are thousands of accidents that will require the service of a trained technician to repair these vehicles. This one-year program provides the students with the necessary skills and knowledge to repair major and minor collision damage.
Students in this program learn to examine the vehicle to determine type and extent of damaged parts, cosmetic and structural. The student learns to work with various kinds of materials that are used to make a modern-day vehicle, such as plastic components, metal, and high strength steels. During the year the student learns mig welding, straightening techniques, proper use of plastic fillers, surface preparation, and refinishing techniques. During the entire course, safety and the proper use of tools, equipment, and supplies are constantly stressed. Special emphasis is placed on the area of unibody repair, structure realignment, and the refinishing with state-of-the-art basecoat-clearcoat refinishing systems. Electronics and mechanics related to auto body work are covered.
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| | Pharmacy Technician - 59 sec
This is a collaborative program between Southwest Tech and Lakeshore Technical College
The Pharmacy Technician program trains individuals for the roles of supportive personnel for hospital and community pharmacies. Pharmacy technicians provide assistance to pharmacists in a variety of technical tasks involving the packaging, distribution, compounding, labeling, and recording of drugs. Pharmacy courses are broadcast from Lakeshore Technical College to Southwest Tech via interactive television. Southwest Tech students take the general education and support courses through Southwest Tech. All lab and clinical experience hours are assigned within the Southwest Tech district.
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