2025-2026 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Mar 14, 2025  
2025-2026 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook

Health Technology Certificate

Location(s): In-Person


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Program Information

The Anoka Technical College Health Technology certificate is a 26-credit program that provides students with skills to secure an entry-level position in the health care field (nursing assistant and home health aide) or allow students to engage in coursework that will transfer into the different health programs.

Program Learning Outcomes

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

Background Study

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.

Program Start Dates

Fall Semester: August
Spring Semester: January
Summer Semester: May/June

Faculty Contact

Teresa Dill: 763-576-4136
Jean Jurek: 763-576-4023

MnTC General Education Requirements


This program requires completion of the following seven credits of general education from the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) 

Technical Education Requirements


Elective Requirements


Technical Credits: 12


MnTC General Education Credits: 7


Elective Credits: 7


Total Credits: 26


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