Health Care
The careers below typically can be started with very little training:
- Health Informatics: Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
- Support Services: Orderlies, Home Health and Personal Care Aides, Pharmacy Aides, Phlebotomists,
- Therapeutic Services: Dental Assistants, Dietetic Technicians, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Medical Assistants, Nursing Assistants, Pharmacy Technicians, Psychiatric Technicians
How do I get started?
Non-Credit Classes
Why choose non-credit classes?
- Flexible scheduling options – many classes are “open enrollment” throughout the year
- Take just one course to gain skills employers will recognize
What types of non-credit classes are available?
There are non-credit courses available in health informatics, support services, and therapeutic services. Consider training courses in:
- Health Informatics: Medical Records, Health Unit Coordinator, Medical Secretary, Medical Insurance Coding, Medical Insurance Specialist or Biller, Medical Office Assistant, Medical Transcription
- Support Services: Health Aide, Home Health Aide/Home Attendant, Nursing Assistant and Patient Care Assistant (PCA), Medication Aide, Phlebotomy Technician
- Therapeutic Services: Nutrition, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician
- Emergency and Fire Management Services: Basic Life Support (BLS), EMT, CPR and First Aid, Paramedic
Short-Term Credit Programs
Why choose short-term credit programs?
- Complete a certificate in one year or less
- Get started in a new career
What types of credit programs are available?
Look for certificate programs that are 30 credits or less if you want to complete training in a year or less. Associate programs typically take two-years to complete. You can find more training options using the campus and program search.
Health Informatics
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
- Health and Medical Administrative Services
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant & Medical Secretary
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
- Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
- Medical Reception/Receptionist
- Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
Support Services
- Health Aide
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
- Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
- Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
Therapeutic Services
- Nutritional Studies
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Human Services
Emergency Services:
Learn More
Visit Health Care Careers in Minnesota to see all of the career options health care has to offer.
There are many ways to get help paying for short-term training. In addition to traditional financial aid for credit programs, you may qualify for specific assistance to help get people back to work or develop essential work skills. Find detailed information about how to pay for short-term training.