HealthcareStarts Here
Learn with Purpose
With a wide range of programs tailored to today’s job market, you’ll gain the skills and experience needed to succeed in a high-demand field.
Choose from 15+ Healthcare Programs at Minnesota West
Dental Assistant - Assist dentists, ensure patient comfort, provide education, record treatments,
and sterilize instruments. Our program offers distance learning with on-campus visits
for flexibility.
EMS/EMT - If you're passionate about serving your community, making a difference, and staying
calm under pressure, our EMS/EMT programs could be perfect for you!
Healthcare Administrative Assistant - A healthcare administrative assistant is the heart of a medical office, ensuring
smooth operations through confidential administrative and clerical work.
Medical Assistant - Medical assistants perform both administrative and clinical tasks to support physicians
and ensure efficient healthcare delivery.
Medical Laboratory Technician - Medical Lab Technicians perform tests to help diagnose and treat diseases, with
a focus on science, hands-on learning, and clinical experience.
Nursing - Our accredited nursing program prepares students for high-quality patient care
through classroom, lab, and clinical training. With high NCLEX pass rates, start your
nursing journey at Minnesota West!
Occupational Therapy Assistant - Our accredited OTA program trains you to help people of all ages work toward independence.
Join a growing and rewarding career!
Surgical Technology - Surgical Technologists prepare the operating room, sterilize instruments, and assist
surgeons. Start your career in 2 years with our program, featuring a 100% pass and
employment rate!
Dental Assistant - Assist dentists, ensure patient comfort, provide education, record treatments,
and sterilize instruments. Our program offers distance learning with on-campus visits
for flexibility.
#1
LPN Program in MN
$200K+
in scholarships annually
#1
RN Program in Minnesota with NCLEX Pass Rate
Take the first step
Education for your future
Strong Time-Management Skills
I’ve always wanted to be an EMT. Starting with PSEO in high school, I’m now double-majoring
and developing strong time-management skills. My advisor, Jill, has been incredibly
helpful along the way.
New Opportunities
After 24 years in the medical field, I wanted new opportunities beyond a cubicle.
Minnesota West’s affordable LPN program, along with the support and grant opportunities,
made it the perfect choice.
Minnesota West is an HLC accredited institution that provides educational programs
in healthcare. Our programs are accredited and approved by various agencies, including
CAAHEP, American Dental Association, ACEN, Minnesota Board of Nursing, ACOTE and more.
Nursing Programs Lead NCLEX Pass Rates
Minnesota West Community & Technical College is proud to announce its RN program achieved the highest NCLEX pass rate among associate degree programs in Minnesota for 2024.
Dental Assistant Program Awarded a Grant of $94,747
The Dental Assistant program is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a grant of $94,747 from the 2025 Clinical Dental Education Innovations Grant Program.
OTA Program Achieves Full Accreditation
The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program has been granted full accreditation by the ACOTE of the AOTA.