the certification examination and application for a state certification . State Certification must be obtained within 2 years of course completion .
Course Descriptions
College 101 10890101 Students will utilize digital tools and resources to assess , explore , practice , apply , and evaluate both employability and learning skills . By establishing NWTC cultural values as hallmarks of success in academic , career , and personal settings the course encourages reflective , personalized development of a growth mindset and emphasizes the importance of making wise choices . To maximize the return on investment , students should take this course in their first semester as it identifies key expectations ( hidden rules ) of higher learning and professional employment . Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Hazardous Material Operations 10503153 Prepares the participant to perform the minimum hazardous material incident operations associated with firefighting functions . Meets operational level competencies referenced in the JPRs in NFPA 1001 , 4- 1.1 . ( Corequisites : 10-503-142 , Fire Fighting Principles ; OR Firefighter I State Certification ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
English Composition 1 10801136 Learners develop knowledge / skills in planning , organizing , writing , editing . Students will also analyze audience / purpose , use elements of research , format documents using standard guidelines , and develop critical reading skills . ( Prerequisite : High school GPA greater / equal to 2.6 ; OR ACT Reading score greater / equal to 16 AND English greater / equal to 18 ; OR Next Gen Reading score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 260 ; OR " preparatory course ( s )", contact academic advisor at 920-498-5444 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Fire Fighting Principles 10503142 Basic fire behavior , techniques for control structural , related fire emergencies , life safety practices ; covers practical evolutions necessary to control and extinguish fires ; satisfies all requirements for Firefighter 1 state certification . ( Prerequisite : Acceptance to Fire Science , Fire Medic or Fire Protection Technician program ; Corequisite : 10-503-153 , Hazardous Material Operations ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
Intro to Diversity Studies 10809172 Basic American values of justice and equality by teaching vocabulary , history of immigration / conquest , transcultural communication , legal liability , multicultural majority / minority relations , ageism , sexism , gender , sexual orientation , the disabled / ADA . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 237 ; OR ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 16 AND English greater / equal to 15 ; OR 10-831-107 , College Reading and Writing with a B or better ) Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Intro to Psychology 10809198 Survey of theoretical foundations of human behavior such as sensation and perception , motivation , emotions , learning , personality , psychological disorders , therapy , stress , and human diversity in personal , social and vocational settings . ( Prerequisite : Cumulative GPA of 2.6 or greater OR satisfactory reading and writing assessment scores OR 10-831-107 , College Reading and Writing 1 with " B " or better OR Corequisite : 10-831-102 , English Comp Prep ) Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Fire Protection Hydraulics 10503194 Provides a foundation of knowledge in order to understand the principles of the use of water in fire protection . Meets all of the requirements for the Driver Operator-Pumper certification with the State of Wisconsin . ( Corequisite : 10-804-113 , College Technical Math 1A ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
College Technical Math 1A 10804113 Topics include solving linear equations ; graphing ; percent ; proportions ; measurement systems ; computational geometry ; and right triangle trigonometry . Emphasis will be on the application of skills to technical problems . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Arithmetic score greater / equal to 250 AND Rdg score greater / equal to 250 ; OR TABE A 9 / 10 Math greater / equal to 12.7 AND Rdg greater / equal to 8.8 ; OR TABE 11 / 12 Math greater / equal to 780 AND Rdg greater / equal to 573 ; OR ACT Math score greater / equal to 15 AND ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 16 ; OR preparatory courses-contact an academic advisor 920-498-5444 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Bldg Const for Fire Protection 10503143 Provides the components of building construction that relate to fire and life safety . Course Typically Offered : Spring
Oral / Interpersonal Comm 10801196 This course focuses on developing effective listening techniques and verbal and nonverbal communication skills through oral presentation , group activity , and other projects . The study of self , conflict , and cultural contexts will be explored , as well as their impact on communication . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 237 ; OR ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 16 AND English score greater / equal to 16 ; OR preparatory course-contact an academic advisor at 920-498-5444 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Firefighter-Level 2 10503730 Complete all Level 2 firefighter objectives as identified by NFPA consistent with Wisconsin Technical College System Board defined standards that comply with ILHR regulations . ( Prerequisite : 10-503-142 , Fire Fighting Principles ; 10-503-153 , Hazardous Material Operations ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
Paramedic Medical Principles 10531912 This course addresses the complex depth of anatomy , physiology , and pathophysiology of major human systems while also introducing the paramedic students to the topics of shock , immunology , and bleeding . ( Corequisites : all 10-531-XXX courses in the current semester ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
Adv . Patient Asses . Principles 10531913 This course teaches the paramedic student to integrate scene and patient assessment findings with knowledge of epidemiology and pathophysiology to form a field impression . By utilizing a structured and organized assessment process with knowledge of anatomy , physiology , pathophysiology , life span development , and changes that occur to the human body with time , the students will learn to develop a list of differential diagnoses through clinical reasoning , along with the ability to modify the assessment as necessary to formulate a treatment plan for their patients . ( Corequisites : all 10-531-XXX courses in the current semester )
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Course Typically Offered : Fall