Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

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Southwest Wisconsin Technical College (also Southwest Tech) is a technical (community) college in Fennimore Wisconsin area. The college's district includes the area covered by 30 school districts, including all of Crawford, Grant, Iowa, Lafayette, and Richland counties; and parts of Dane, Green, Sauk, and Vernon counties. It is a member of the 16 schools in the Wisconsin Technical College System. The campus is located on U.S. Highway 18.

History

The school became operational on July 1 1967. It was created by Chapter 292, Laws of Wisconsin of 1965. [http://www.swtc.edu/about/district.htm About at official website] , Retrieved June 29 2007] The first program at the college was Farm Training.

Careers and Programs

Agricultural Programs

* Ag Power & Equipment Technician [http://www.swtc.edu/careers_courses/index.htm Careers & Courses] , Retrieved September 14 2007]
* Agribusiness/Science Technology
* Dairy Herd Management
* Farm Business & Production Management

Business Programs

* Accounting Degree Program
* Accounting Assistant
* Administrative Assistant Degree Program
* Business Administration / Finance
* Marketing Degree Program
* Office Aide
* Office Support Specialist
* Supervisory Management

Information Technology

* Computer Support Specialist
* Information Security Certificates
* Network Communications Specialist
* Web Analyst/Programmer
* Computer Software Training
* Web/Internet Programming

Health Occupations

* Clinical Laboratory Technician
* Dental Assistant Degree Program
* Health Unit Coordinator Certificate
* Human Services Associate
* IV Therapy
* LPN Refresher Certificate
* Medical Assistant Degree Program
* Medical Coding Specialist (Online)
* Medical Transcription (Online)
* Nursing Assistant Basic
* Nursing-Associate Degree
* Pharmacy Technician Degree Program
* Radiography Degree Program
* Registered Nurse Refresher Certificate
* Residential Facility Caregiver Training
* Respiratory Care

Accreditations

*Higher Learning Commission [ [http://www.swtc.edu/aqip/index.htm Accreditations at official website] , Retrieved June 29 2007]
*Wisconsin Educational Approval Board
*National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission
*National Automotive Technician Foundation Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
*Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs

References

External links

* [http://www.swtc.edu/ Southwest Wisconsin Technical College official website]