Health Care & Massage Therapy
Nursing Information Sessions
Ridgewater has several options for obtaining your nursing training. These sessions will help you explore Ridgewater’s many options. Attending an information session for any of Ridgewater College’s Nursing programs is required for admission.
- Practical Nursing Diploma program (part-time and full-time options)
- Nursing Associate of Science (AS) program
- LPN to Nursing AS program
- Admissions criteria and application deadlines
Tuesdays | 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Virtual over Zoom | December 16, January 13 & 27, February 24, March 24, April 28, May 26
Info Session RSVP – December 16Info Session RSVP – January 13Info Session RSVP – January 27Info Session RSVP – February 24Info Session RSVP – March 24Info Session RSVP – April 28Info Session RSVP – May 26
Massage Therapy Information Session
Massage Therapy is the ultimate in hands-on professions. Enjoy a rewarding career in a variety of settings in this expanding wellness field. Flexible program with day and evening options in Hutchinson and Willmar.
- Program overview with faculty instructors
- Discover why our program has a 100% job placement
- Learn about admissions, financial aid and the North Star Promise program (free tuition)
Wednesday | 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. | Virtual on Zoom | November 12
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.
