Needlestick injuries are no laughing matter.  That is why the Medical Assistant students funded by the U.S. Department of Labor Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College Career Training (TAACCCT) ACT 4 Healthcare Grant, have definitely made a plan to stay safe and are sticking to it! Continue reading

The Moraine Park Technical College FDL Student Nurses Association hosted their second biannual Healthcare Career Fair recently, featuring 11 local employers, 8 continuing education universities, MPTC counselors, and SNA booth with candy bar and t-shirt sales!

There was even a booth to visit for fun entitled “Looking your best for the interview.” Continue reading

“I believe attainment of soft skills are vital to the success of our graduating Moraine Park Technical College students,” said Ronaldo Cordeiro M.S., Allied Health Academic Advisor.

Why? Well, he thinks of it this way: Continue reading

Washington County hosted a Career Fair on Thursday, March 16, 2017, for local high schools geared for students in their junior year. Many students were interested in learning about the Nursing, Nursing Assistant and Surgical Technology programs that are offered at Moraine Park Technical College. Continue reading

I am sure you have all heard about the increased demand for healthcare workers in our community, so there is no better time to look at Moraine Park and consider a potential career path in healthcare.

Here’s 10 interesting facts about healthcare careers and our training here at Moraine Park:  Continue reading

Olympics …. Nurses compete in Olympics? Why, yes they do!

The Wisconsin Student Nurses Association Convention was held Friday, Feb. 3, through Sunday, Feb. 5, at the Wilderness Resort in the Wisconsin Dells. Nursing students were tested on their knowledge of nursing throughout different activities. Continue reading

You might be surprised to hear this, but did you realize that there are not very many men in the healthcare field?  In fact, less than 25% of all Nurses, Radiologic Technologist, Medical Lab Technicians and Medical Office Specialists are male.  At Moraine Park, our goal is to even out the numbers.  Continue reading

Students from the MPTC Medical Assistant,  Medical Office Specialist,  and Medical Office Management programs recently attended the annual Medical Assistant/Medical Office Employment Event on the Fond du Lac campus. Continue reading

Selfies, surgery and smiles, oh my!

Moraine Park Technical College’s “All in One Shot” Career Fair gave roughly 120 high school students from West Bend, Kewaskum and Hartford an up-close look at potential career opportunities in healthcare on Friday, Oct. 7.

Here’s a look back at all the fun: Continue reading