GraduateSmart
GraduateSmart
Prepares students for licensure as a practical or vocational nurse. Covers anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, nutrition, and nursing care across the lifespan, taught alongside supervised clinical practice in hospitals, long-term care and community settings.
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Direct route; verify state approval and clinical placement.
Mid-State Technical College
Technical SchoolWisconsin Rapids, WI · $5,002/yr
Field of Study
Healthcare & Medicine
CIP Code
51.3901
Allied Health Sciences
A degree program covering the spectrum of clinical health support roles including medical imaging, rehabilitation, respiratory care, and clinical laboratory science. Designed to prepare graduates for multiple credentialing pathways in the allied health professions.
Chiropractic Medicine
Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) program focusing on spinal manipulation, musculoskeletal health, and holistic patient care.
Clinical Laboratory Science
Trains students to perform and interpret diagnostic laboratory tests on blood, urine, and tissue samples used to detect, diagnose, and monitor diseases. Students study hematology, microbiology, immunohematology, and clinical chemistry. Graduates holding the baccalaureate degree become eligible to sit for a national certification examination such as the MLS(ASCP), and work in hospital labs, reference laboratories, and blood banks.
Cosmetology
Hair, skin, and nail services - training students to cut, trim, and style hair, apply cosmetic preparations, and perform manicures, pedicures, and facial treatments. Covers chemical applications, esthetics, shampooing, sanitation and safety, customer service, and salon management, and prepares students for practice as licensed cosmetologists.
Dental Assisting
Supporting dentists in clinical settings - preparing patients and equipment for procedures, assisting chairside, taking dental radiographs and mouth impressions, and handling office administrative duties under the supervision of dentists and dental hygienists. Covers sterilization and equipment maintenance, pre- and post-operative patient care, scheduling, and medical record-keeping.
Dental Hygiene
Prepares students for clinical practice in preventive oral health care including teeth cleaning, periodontal assessment, radiograph interpretation, and patient education. Students complete supervised clinical hours in dental hygiene clinics. Graduates of a CODA-accredited program become eligible for licensure as a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) by passing the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination together with their state's clinical examination and licensing requirements, then work in private dental practices, public health clinics, and research settings.
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