Course Descriptions
Basic Anatomy 10806189 Examines concepts of anatomy and physiology as they relate to health careers . Learners correlate anatomical and physiological terminology to all body systems . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 250 ; OR ACT Reading score greater / equal to 15 ; OR preparatory courses-contact an academic advisor at 920-498-5444 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Mathematical Reasoning 10804134 All college students , regardless of their college major , need to be able to make reasonable decisions about fiscal , environmental , and health issues that require quantitative reasoning skills . An activity based approach is used to explore numerical relationships , graphs , proportional relationships , algebraic reasoning , and problem solving using linear , exponential and other mathematical models . Students will develop conceptual and procedural tools that support the use of key mathematical concepts in a variety of contexts . This course may be used as the first of a two part sequence that ends with Quantitative Reasoning as the capstone general education math requirement . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Arith 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 567 ; OR ACT Math score greater / equal to 15 AND ACT Reading score greater / equal to 16 ; OR prep courses-contact an academic advisor 920-498-5444 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
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
Intro to Interview & Counsel . 10550206 Analyze foundational skills in the counseling relationship . Analyze the stages of the helping processes and the roles professionals play in the processes . Analyze the importance of establishing therapeutic relationships . Apply basic counseling techniques . Apply interviewing and counseling skills through mock counseling sessions and personal experience reflections . Examine issues of boundaries and ethics . ( 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 250 ; OR " preparatory course ( s )"; OR successful completion of English Comp 1 with a C or better . Contact academic advisor at 920-498-5444 ). Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
Intro to Sub Use Disorders 10550200 Explore characteristics that are incorporated into substance use counseling and practice . Determine personal values , beliefs , strengths and weaknesses . Analyze the eight practice dimensions used to effectively treat substance use disorders : Clinical Evaluation ; Treatment Planning ; Referral ; Service Coordination ; Counseling ; Patient , Family and Community Education ; Documentation ; and Professional and Ethical Responsibilities . Evaluate legal and ethical issues surrounding substance use counseling . Evaluate Information about Wisconsin licensing for substance use counseling . Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
Family Systems 10550209 Provides a broad understanding of family systems theory and practice relevant to the human services field . Focus is on evaluating the communication and interaction patterns and applying interventions and strategies . ( Prerequisite : 10-550-206 , Intro to Interview & Counsel .) Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
Overview of Mental Health Dis 10550203 Provides an overview to the history , diagnosis , treatment strategies , legal and ethical considerations , and documentation of mental health conditions . Focus is on understanding the mental health conditions that co-occur with substance use disorders . Course Typically Offered : Fall
Intro to Psychopharmacology 10550207 Overview of psychopharmacology including drug categorization history , drug categorization , and drug classification . Includes analysis of neurophysiology of the brain and endocrine system , effects of substances on the body , analysis of delivery systems , and analysis of medical aspects of SUDs . Also includes etiology of addiction , psychopharmacological aspects of withdrawal management , analysis of medications used to treat SUDs and mental health disorders , and SUD medical impacts on the body . Course Typically Offered : Spring
Understanding Substance Use 10550201 Explore the bio-psych social dynamics of substance use . Examine treatment approaches , models , and screening criteria . Examine substances of abuse , history of SUDs , and their impact on the individual and society . Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
Group Facilitation 10550204 An introduction to theory and practice of group dynamics and processes . Includes ethical considerations , effective group leadership , and stages of group development . Also includes demonstration of group facilitation skills , clinical documentation , co-facilitation strategies , reflective practitioner techniques , and group formation . ( Prerequisite : 10-550-206 , Intro to Interview . & Counsel .) Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
Boundaries Ethics Helping Prof 10550210 Evaluate the ethical codes of the helping professions . Examine professional boundaries related to the helping professions . Incorporate ethical standards into decision making processes . Examine ethical considerations related to professional standards for the helping professions . Examine ethical considerations related to state and federal regulations for the helping professions . Examine the ethical considerations related to professional self-care . ( Prerequisite : 10-550-206 , Intro to Interview & Counsel .) Course Typically Offered : Spring
SUDC Asses , Diag , & Treatment 10550208 Explore the core components of substance use disorder treatment . Apply the core practice dimensions of Substance Use Disorder Counseling . Evaluate process for SUD clients for the purpose of developing treatm ' ent plans and documenting the treatment process . ( Prerequisite : 10-550-201 , Understanding Substance Use .) Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
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