Transportation
Programs provide individuals with the training, skills and technical knowledge needed for repairs, field services and sales representatives and as managers of mechanical and transportation departments.
| Automotive Technician, Diploma |
| Diesel - Advanced Diesel, Certificate |
| Diesel - Basic Diesel, Certificate |
| Diesel Mechanics, Diploma |
| Diesel Technology, A.A.S. |
Education & Early Childhood
These programs are designed for students planning to enter the job market after completion of the program or to continue their education. Persons completing this program would work in a variety of settings related to childcare and education such as preschools, daycares, public schools, Head Start programs, and private homes (e.g. nannies). Students enrolled in the program receive instruction in safety, health, nutrition, guidance, child development, and the preparation and presentation of learning experiences to enhance all areas of a child’s development.
Healthcare
Healthcare programs are designed to help people start down the road toward a future career in health care.
Explore a career that increasingly is in high-demand and rewarding. Working for large health systems, independent hospitals, healthcare associations, state agencies, and public and private educational institutions.
Minnesota West offers the following program listed below:
Community Health Worker
| Community Health Worker, Certificate |
| Dental Assistant, Diploma |
| Dental - Pre-Dental Hygiene, A.A. |
EMS
| Emergency Medical Services, Certificate |
EMT
| Emergency Medical Technician, Certificate |
Health Information Technology
| Health Information Technology, A.A.S. |
| Health Information Technician Assistant, Certificate |
Healthcare Administrative Assistant
| Healthcare Administrative Assistant, A.A.S. |
| Healthcare Administrative Assistant, Diploma |
Management and Supervision
| Management and Supervision in Healthcare, A.S. |
Medical Assistant > Program Page
| Medical Assistant, A.A.S. |
| Medical Assistant, Diploma |
Medical Coding Specialist
| Medical Coding Specialist, Diploma |
Medical Laboratory Technician > Program Page
| Medical Laboratory Technician, A.A.S. |
Nursing Assistant > Program Page
| Nursing - Practical Nursing, Diploma |
| Nursing, A.S. |
| Nursing Assistant, Certificate |
Occupational Therapy Assistant > Program Page
| Occupational Therapy Assistant, AAS |
Pharmacy Technician > Program Page
| Pharmacy Technician, Certificate |
Phlebotomy Technician
| Phlebotomy Technician, Certificate |
Radiologic Technology > Program Page
| Radiologic Technology, A.A.S. |
Surgical Technology > Program Page
| Surgical Technology, A.A.S. |
Peace Officer
The Peace Officer program is a Minnesota Board of Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) approved program and will qualify students for licensing as a Peace Officer in the state of Minnesota upon completion of the A.A.S. degree. The curriculum has been designed to meet the learning objectives for Professional Peace Officer Education (PPOE) and Minnesota State Transfer Pathways for Criminal Justice – Peace Officer. The program offers small class sizes, individualized attention, and is focused on modern 21st-century education and hands-on training that will prepare students for the demands of today’s Peace Officer careers. The program instructors are experienced Peace Officer individuals that have taught in the field and are recognized experts in the areas that they teach. Students have the option to pursue certification and begin their career upon completing the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree or continuing their education under the transfer pathway. A separate application is required for admission into the Peace Officer Program.
| Peace Officer, A.A.S. |
| Peace Officer Skills, Certificate |
| Peace Officer/Public Safety Transfer Pathway, A.S. |
