Health Technology

Some courses may require appropriate test score or completion of basic math, basic English and/or reading courses with a “C” or better.

By completing this program, students will achieve the following learning outcomes.

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

All Anoka Technical College students seeking an Associate in Applied Science (AAS), diploma, or certificate must meet the cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher.

• Minnesota Transfer or
• Anoka Technical College transfer student  

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.

Health Technology Certificate Gainful Employment Report   

Teresa Dill
763-576-4136

Sara Rowe
763-576-4127

For service during summer hours, contact Enrollment Services
763-576-7710

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. An individual who is disqualified from having direct patient contact as a result of the background study, and whose disqualification is not set aside by the Commissioner of Health, will not be permitted to participate in a clinical placement in a Minnesota licensed health care facility. The college will withdraw any student who is disqualified by the Minnesota Department of Health. The student is responsible for requesting the Commissioner to reconsider the disqualification.

All Anoka Technical College students seeking an Associate in Applied Science (AAS), diploma, or certificate must meet the cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher.

• Nursing assistant book and skills packet (available through the Anoka Technical College bookstore).
• Student photo ID card.
• Black uniforms for the clinical training sites.
• Watch with a second hand.
• A box of non-latex exam gloves.

Note from the Minnesota Department of Health regarding reimbursable expenses:

Nursing assistants who pay for the cost of their training and testing prior to employment are eligible for reimbursement. The nursing assistant has one (1) year from completion of the test to turn in receipts requesting reimbursement. The facility has 90 days to reimburse the nursing assistant. If the nursing assistant does not remain employed as a nursing assistant for 90 days, the nursing home is under no obligation to reimburse the nursing assistant. The first nursing home the nursing assistant stays at for at least 90 days would then be responsible to reimburse the nursing assistant if it has been one year or less since completion of the test. Only certified nursing homes or boarding care homes are required to reimburse a nursing assistant.

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

Teresa Dill
Department Chairperson
763-576-4136

Teresa Dill
Department Chairperson
763-576-4136