Health care training

We connect adults with training for health care careers.

Careers in health care

Details for job seekers

We're here to help you launch a health care career by:

  • Connecting you to short-term training programs that prepare you for high-demand jobs
  • Providing career coaching and job support
  • Teaching interview, résumé-writing and other skills you need to get a job 
  • Introducing you to employers who are ready to hire

Most programs are free.

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Health care programs

We offer job training for careers in health care. Most programs are free. Program length varies from a few weeks to several months.
Program Type of work Resources Contact
Certified Nursing Assistant

Nursing assistants do hands-on care for people of all ages and health.

Roles may include:

  • Nursing aides
  • Nursing care attendants
  • Patient transport
  • Patient care under direction of nurses

 

Terra Mayfield

612-259-9267

Medical Call Center

This program gives you the skills needed to work in roles, such as:

  • Clinic front desk
  • Call center
  • Medical records clerk
Hired.com medical call center training

Andrea Peterson

612-237-0362

Medical Office Support

This courses teaches skills related to medical terms and human body. You'll also learn about billing, health records and more.

Roles may include:

  • Admin and clinic duties
  • Patient representative
Avivo health care training Email Avivo MN

Career prospects and resources

Career prospects

The U.S. Department of Labor offers details on most health care jobs, including:

  • Training
  • Skills
  • Daily activities
  • Career prospects
Doctor looking at forms

 

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Tell us which careers interest you. We'll contact you with more information.

Contact us

Community Planning & Economic Development

Phone

612-673-5211

Address

Public Service Building
505 4th Avenue S., Room 320
Minneapolis, MN 55415