Health Care & Massage Therapy
Ridgewater College is discontinuing the Activity Director AAS and Certificate. Current students should check their college email or contact Matt Feuerborn, Dean of Instruction ([email protected]) for more information.
Medical Assistant and Phlebotomy Information Session
Medical assistants and phlebotomists are essential members of the healthcare team, providing vital support to physicians and compassionate care to patients. Programs are available in Willmar and Hutchinson.
- Program overview with faculty instructors
- Learn about admissions, financial aid and the North Star Promise program (free tuition)
Wednesday | 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Virtual over Zoom | January 14
Info Session RSVP – January 14Nursing Information Sessions
Ridgewater College has several options to obtain a nursing degree. Learn about Nursing program options:
- Attending an information session is required for admission to Ridgewater’s Nursing programs.
- Sessions start promptly. Late arrivals will not be admitted to the session.
- Learn Nursing admission criteria and deadlines.
- Learn about Ridgewater admissions, financial aid and the North Star Promise program.
Featured Programs
- Practical Nursing (LPN)
- Associate of Science (AS) Degree Nursing – Registered Nurse (RN)
Tuesdays | 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Virtual over Zoom | January 13 & 27, February 24, March 24, April 28, May 26
Info Session RSVP – January 13Info Session RSVP – January 27Info Session RSVP – February 24Info Session RSVP – March 24Info Session RSVP – April 28Info Session RSVP – May 26
High Demand in Health Care
Helping people is at the heart of health care. When you discover that health care is your purpose, it’s an added bonus that so many choices within health care are among the projected fastest growing occupations in Minnesota. Careers such as nurse practitioners, home health aides, phlebotomists, medical assistants, and healthcare administrative assistants are all projected to grow by at least 19 to 44 percent in Minnesota by the year 2022. That’s extremely promising for job placement and security!
Source: www.mn.gov
Ridgewater College’s Role
Maybe you want to be on the front line welcoming patients at a clinic, ambulance or specialty office. Or maybe you have the heart to care for people when they are physically, mentally or emotionally struggling. Ridgewater College excels in training healthcare professionals to be among the best in their field. Our award-winning programs and faculty share their passion with you, so you can discover the extreme reward found in helping others maintain or return to wellness.
