Minnesota School of Business

Earning an associate degree in our Health and Fitness Specialist program can prepare individuals to explore career options in this rapidly expanding field. Learners will combine hands-on training with courses that explore the science and physiology of joints and muscle motion in order to prescribe individualized plans for specific needs. Courses will also feature nutritional needs during a training program, sport and recreational training using fitness equipment, and business strategies to market and promote fitness programs. Before graduation learners will complete a 150-hour externship that will allow them the opportunity to increase their skill and confidence levels and begin their new profession.

Upon completion of the two-year Massage Therapy associate degree program, graduates will be prepared to sit for the National Certification Exam for Therapeutic Massage and for the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination. The program includes hands-on training in Swedish massage, hot stone/spa techniques, deep tissue/trigger points, and myofascial release routines. At the associate degree level learners will have more business and liberal arts courses to enhance their education and credentials. Graduates of the program can choose to work in chiropractic clinics, physical therapy facilities, luxury hotels or cruise ships, or independently as their own boss.

Individuals who would like to be on the front line and provide direct patient care in medical facilities can earn an associate degree in our Medical Assistant program. Courses will cover radiology instruction that prepares students to take the Limited Scope of Practice in Radiology certification exam, administering prescription medications as ordered by physicians, and how to perform routine lab tests on professional diagnostic equipment. Graduates can choose to work in private practices, hospitals, laboratories, and other medical clinics with these specialized skills.

Our Veterinary Technology associate degree program has been designed to provide the most up-to-date training for learners to assist licensed veterinarians perform everything from well pet evaluations to routine surgical procedures. Vet techs are also instrumental in educating pet owners in the proper care and feeding of their animals and performing preventative and post-treatment consultations for the owner to follow at home. Courses will provide scientific and specific knowledge of the varying needs of different species from domesticated animals to reptiles and exotics to help improve the lives of both animals and humans.

Our Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management degree program prepares individuals to become leaders that are capable of understanding the politics and policies that move or block health care initiatives and ways of designing proposals and logical presentations to support change initiatives. Courses will examine the history of past and present policies, analyze trends in market forces, and investigate different health care models that are currently in place in the United States and elsewhere. The program also emphasizes development of leadership skills that enable graduates to coordinate others' contributions and become future-thinking strategists able to have an impact on effecting change through health care reform initiatives.

Individuals who earn a Bachelor of Science degree in our Health Fitness Specialist program will gain the knowledge and experience to seek positions as personal trainers, group fitness leaders, on-site corporate fitness consultants, and more in this rapidly growing industry. Learners will complete an extensive hands-on training in our on-campus fitness center along with extensive muscular and joint physiology education to understand individualized dynamics such as muscular imbalances that are involved in creating personal fitness plans. Candidates may qualify for experiential learning credits or transfer of credits from another institute.

Upon completion of the 770 hour Massage Therapy diploma program, graduates will be prepared to sit for the National Certification Exam for Therapeutic Massage and for the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination. The program includes hands-on training in Swedish massage, hot stone/spa techniques, deep tissue/trigger points, and myofascial release routines. Graduates of the program can choose to work in chiropractic clinics, physical therapy facilities, luxury hotels or cruise ships, or independently as their own boss. The demand for licensed and certified massage therapists is expected to grow so the career opportunities will likely remain strong for individuals with the skills to help people relax in our fast-paced society.

Individuals who would like to become part of a professional health care team without working directly hands-on with patients can earn a diploma in our Medical Administrative Assistant program. Students will learn medical terminology, front office procedures, and laws and ethics relating to patient's rights to privacy. Skilled assistants perform tasks that are critical to running an office such as scheduling appointments, transcribing doctors' notes, handling verbal and written communications, and billing insurance claims with the proper codes for processing.