Answer: Yes, the WF 2144 is very well suited to simulate both NTC and PTC thermistors.
Check out our application note* for more details.
App note: AN10 - Thermistor simulator
Example code: AN10 - Thermistor simulator examples (*.zip)
*The application note and example are made based on the WF 3144 Programmable Resistor C Series Module for CompactRIO. However, the same principles applies.