Career Pathway Classes

Nursing Assistant Prep (Online)

Saturday | 9:00am to 12:00pm

Fall Session | Oct 5 - Dec 14, 2024 | Enrollment is closed.

Nursing Assistant Prep is for adults who want to prepare for the college-level nursing training course.

  • Train for college-level nursing assistant courses

  • Introduction to certification skills and becoming a nursing assistant

  • Learn basic medical terminology, health, nutrition, and safety vocabulary

  • Explore critical nursing assistant tasks, skills, and challenges

  • Course includes a CareerForce visit and a visit to (or a speaker from) a nursing home

  • CPR/FIRST AID Training (9am - 1pm Dec 16)

Prerequisite: High Intermediate ESL+

Hospital Housekeeping (Online, Attendance Required)

Fri | 9:00am to 12:00pm

Winter Session | Jan 10 - March 14 | Enrollment is open

Prepare for a career as an Environmental Services Aide at a local hospital.

  • Housekeeping and light manual work in the care and cleaning of patient rooms, halls, work areas, office and other facilities

  • Receive your OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen training.

  • Learn vocabulary and duties of the job to be successful at the workplace and pass mandatory trainings tests.

Methodist Park Nicollet is our employer partner who is looking to hire new employees. The average salary in MN is $25,818.

Prerequisite: Intermediate ESL+

Teacher: Elizabeth Miller

Medical Terminology (Online, Attendance Required)

Mon. & Wed. | 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Winter Session | Jan 6- February 26, 2025 | Enrollment is open

  • Learn vocabulary, anatomy, body systems, and more!

  • Study the human body and how it works.

  • Earn 2 credits in Med Term towards:

    • Hennepin Technical College Health Unit Coordinator (1-year Program) OR

    • Medical Assistance (2-year Program)

Prerequisite: Advanced ESL/ABE