Health Technology

• Interact in complex environment.
• Apply critical thinking skills.
• Communicate in diverse settings.
• Recognize teamwork/collaboration as an integral part of the health care delivery.
• Demonstrate professional behavior.
• Provide safe, patient-centered care.

According to the Minnesota Department of Education and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, people in entry-level health care careers are people who tend to:

• Consider relationships important. They like to work in a friendly, noncompetitive environment. They like to do things for other people. They prefer jobs where they are not pressured to do things that go against their sense of right and wrong.
• Consider good working conditions important. They like jobs offering steady employment and good pay. They want employment that fits their individual work style. They may prefer doing a variety of tasks, working alone, or being busy all the time.
• Have social interests. They like work activities that assist others and promote learning and personal development. They like to communicate with others: to teach, give advice, help, or otherwise be of service to others.
• Have realistic interests. They like work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They like to work with plants, animals, and physical materials such as wood, tools, and machinery. They often prefer to work outside.

Employers look for entry-level health care personnel who like to help people and do not mind hard work. Employees must be responsible, compassionate, emotionally stable and cheerful. They also need to be tactful, honest, and discreet about patients’ private lives.

Wage information is available from the Minnesota Department of Education and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.

Take a virtual tour and review the list below to get an idea of what it's like to be a student at Anoka Tech.

Virtual Tour

Minnesota Law requires that any person who provides services that involve direct contact with patients and residents at a health care facility licensed by the Minnesota Department of Health have a background study conducted by the state.

Some courses in this program may require a prerequisite. Please see course descriptions for more details.

MnTC General Education Requirements

Seven general education credits of Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) are required. Student are required to take:

Technical Education

Students must earn a cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher to be eligible for graduation from this program.

Nursing Assitant/Home Health Aide
Certificate

Medical Assistant
Degree, diploma

Practical Nursing
Diploma