JUMPSTART YOUR HEALTHCARE CAREER WITH MICRO-PATHWAYS

Marshall University and Mountwest Community and Technical College have partnered to offer healthcare micro-pathways designed to fast-track your journey into one of the fastest-growing industries. Whether you’re starting your healthcare career or upskilling for new opportunities, these short, targeted programs provide the knowledge, certifications, and hands-on experience you need to succeed.

Pathways Tailored for Success
Our healthcare micro-pathways are aligned with industry needs, ensuring you are job-ready upon completion.

Who Can Benefit?

  • Recent High School Graduates looking to enter the workforce quickly.
  • Working Professionals seeking to enhance their skills or change careers.
  • Current Healthcare Workers aiming to advance in their field.

Why Choose a Micro-Pathway?

In-Demand Skills

Gain the specialized skills and certifications healthcare employers are looking for.

Affordable Edcuation

Get high-quality training at a price that fits your budget.

Stackable Credentials

Use your pathway as a steppingstone to further education or a degree.

Explore Pathways

Patient Care Technician

This micro-pathway allows learners to earn a PCT Certificate to gain further skills to become an LPN and if desired continue through the pathway to become an RN or complete a BSN in Nursing.

Patient Care Tech Skillset

8-12 weeks

Associate of Science In Nursing (ASN)

2 years

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

ASN Nursing + 2 years

Medical Assistant - Clinical Track

This micro-pathway allows learners to earn a Medical Assistant Certificate and gain further skills to earn an associate’s degree in medical assisting and continue on to an LPN, RN and a BSN if desired.

Medical Assistant Certificate

12 months

AAS, Medical Assistant

Certificate + 12 months

Associate of Science, Nursing (ASN)

2 years

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

ASN Nursing + 2 years

Nursing

TThis micro-pathway allows learners to earn a BSN while holding their RN or ASN and gain further skills to earn a MSN and a DNP if desired.

Associate of Science, Nursing (ASN)

2 years

Bachelor of Science, Nursing (BSN)

ASN + 2 years

Master of Science, Nursing (MSN)

BSN + 1 year

Doctor of Nursing (DNP)

MSN + 2 years

COMING SOON

Medical Administrative Assistant - Non-Clinical Track

AAS, Management Technology

Certificate + 12 months

BAS, Integrated Studies

AAS + 2 years

No Cost/Low-Cost Tuition Options

Various funding opportunities are available to assist students in completing micro-pathway programs at both Mountwest and Marshall. Use the links below to learn more about some of the funding opportunities available for our pathway programs.

For additional information or to find out if you may be eligible for any of these programs, please contact:

Mountwest Community & Technical College 
Jenna Vanhoose at 304-710-3414

Marshall University 
Kourtney Sandefur at 304-696-3162

Don’t forget to check with your current employer to find out if your workplace offers educational funding opportunities.

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