Health Science

This summer, we will be taking a closer look at recently added and updated academic programs at Fox Valley Technical College. Accurate information allows healthcare professionals to make the best possible decisions for their patients. FVTC’s Phlebotomist/Specimen Processor program, which has been adapted from a certificate to a technical diploma, focuses on blood collection and

Travel has been an integral part of Emily Landwehr’s career path and beyond.   It was a detoured path which led her to Fox Valley Technical College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant program. She first went for nursing right out of high school. Then she was a veterinary assistant. But it wasn’t the right time or the right fit.   Now at age

When workforce challenges emerge, Fox Valley Technical College is uniquely positioned to help lead the solution. An upcoming event hosted by FVTC’s Business & Industry Services (BIS) team and Health Science department does just that — bringing healthcare employers, educators and industry partners together around innovation, collaboration and workforce readiness. The Healthcare Innovation Open House,

Career Program: Medical AssistantOriginally From: Racine, WI Current Residence: Appleton, WI Year Started at FVTC: 2024 Why did you choose this career program? My grandmother became disabled when I was in the second grade, and I helped take care of her. I grew a passion for it and have been following my heart in this field

Career Program: Neurodiagnostic TechnologistOriginally From: Nassau, BahamasCurrent Residence: AppletonAge: 20Years of Attendance at FVTC: Spring 2022 – Fall 2024 Why did you choose to study this field? From a young age, I felt a strong calling to pursue a career in healthcare. While studying at Fox Valley Technical College, I discovered the field of neurodiagnostic technology, which resonated deeply with

Matching funds provided by Delta Dental of Wisconsin Foundation Fox Valley Technical College is among 14 technical colleges in Wisconsin set to benefit from a $2 million matching fund provided by Delta Dental of Wisconsin Foundation (DDWI). The grant is part of a statewide initiative aimed at enhancing the state’s dental workforce programs and expanding

Career Program: NursingOriginally From: MilwaukeeCurrent Residence: AppletonYear Started at FVTC: Fall 2023 Why did you choose this career program? I have always wanted to help people by working in the medical field. It’s such an intimate time during a medical moment in someone’s life. Even if it’s a good or bad moment, you are still helping them out. What are you learning about

During visit to FVTC, Governor Evers launches task force to tackle healthcare shortage It’s a looming statistic. The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development predicts the state faces a potential gap of 20,000 nurses in the workforce by 2040. And in the next six years, it’s speculated there will be 32,000 annual openings across all occupations

Career Program: Dental HygienistOriginally From: Maracaibo, Venezuela.Current Residence: AppletonAttended FVTC: Fall 2023 Why did you choose this career program? I decided to study this field because I love everything related to healthcare and helping people. Since I was a kid, I dreamed about becoming a health professional. I was fortunate to become a dentist in Venezuela, where I practiced for