Healthcare Training
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Healthcare training
Healthcare professionals are essential to every community – and staying current in this fast-changing field is key to long-term success. M State’s Workforce Development Solutions (WDS) offers continuing education designed specifically for working allied health professionals in nursing, dental assisting and hygiene, social workers, and long-term care leaders, and more.
Hands-on, flexible learning
Our programs combine expert instruction with hands-on training, simulated scenarios, and flexible delivery options to help employees sharpen their skills, meet licensure requirements, and grow their careers.
Why prioritize healthcare training now?
The U.S. healthcare sector added 39,000 new jobs in June 2025 alone, with continued growth in hospitals, nursing facilities, and social assistance roles.* This steady demand underlines the importance of upskilling and staying competitive in a dynamic healthcare landscape.
* U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Licensing and certification
Our courses are approved by licensing agencies in Minnesota and North Dakota, ensuring compliance with state regulations.
Continuing education credits
We offer specialized training for social workers, for nurses, dental professionals, social workers, and long-term care leaders. Continuing education credits are available for eligible participants who take these courses.
Register
To register for online or in-person continuing education classes, see the list below or visit M State Continuing Education or M State Ed2Go.
Healthcare training Courses
Focus
Healthcare Training Courses
Description
Learning Style
Delivery Method
Length
Details
Dental
Anesthesia Refresher for Dental Hygienists
Designed to enhance confidence and proficiency in administering local anesthesia, this course reviews anatomical landmarks and injection techniques and offers practical strategies for addressing common challenges and understanding anesthetic dosing and the use of modern agents.
Instructor-led
In person
8 hours
Health
Basic Life Support CPR Refresher
Trains and refreshes healthcare professionals to recognize life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver ventilations and provide early AED use.
Instructor-led
In person
3 hours
Dental
Local Anesthesia for the Dental Assistant
Teaches licensed dental assistants to administer supraperiosteal and field block injections under direct dentist supervision.
Instructor-led
In person, online
45 hours
Nursing
LPN Principles of Intravenous (IV) Therapy
Builds on basic intravenous (IV) theory and skills for licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and meets North Dakota Board of Nursing IV therapy requirements for LPNs.
Instructor-led and self-directed
Online with in-person lab experience
34 hours
Health
Medication Administration for School Personnel
Teaches participants to administer medications to students in school, under the supervision of a licensed school nurse.
Self-directed
Online
4 hours
Health
Medication Administration for Unlicensed Personnel/ Medication Assistant II
This comprehensive course is designed to train personnel in various healthcare settings, including nursing homes, to safety administer medications
Instructor-led and self-directed
In person
48 hours
Health
Mental Health First Aid
Teaches how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges in adults.
n/a
Online with in-person lab experience
8 hours
Dental
Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Inhalation Analgesia
Prepares dental assistants and dental hygienists to safely administer nitrous oxide/oxygen inhalation analgesia, as required by the Minnesota State Board of Dentistry.
n/a
In-person
12 hours
Health
Nursing Assistant
This Minnesota Department of Health-approved, 75-hour course introduces concepts of basic human needs. Students learn to assist people with daily living activities.
Instructor-led, asynchronous
In person or hybrid (both in person and online)
75 hours
Health
Nursing Assistant/Nurse Aide Testing
The Minnesota Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation includes a virtual knowledge test and manual skills test. Candidates must pass both to receive a certificate and be listed on the Minnesota Nurse Aide Registry, which lists nurse aides who have met Minnesota training and/or testing standards to work in nursing homes and certified boarding care homes.
n/a
In person
n/a
Test locations: Detroit Lakes – 900 Highway 34 East
Moorhead – 2800 27th Ave S
Fergus Falls – 1414 College Way
Nursing
Nurse Refresher Course for RNs and LPNs
This self-paced refresher course is designed for LPNs and RNs re-entering the nursing workforce. The program includes online coursework, lab skills training, and a supervised clinical experience tailored to meet individual state Board of Nursing requirements in Arkansas, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
Instructor-led
In person, online
Varies
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Invest in your people and your future. Whether you need a single course or a fully customized training program, M State’s Workforce Development Solutions is ready to help.
Contact our team today to learn more, schedule training or build a program tailored to your organization.
Testimonials
Hear from our clients
Our experience working with M State has been top-notch! Especially Denice, she’s always very helpful! They take care of our CPR certification for all our staff, every other year. These are great people whom you can trust.
Natalie Lowman, Practice Manager
South University Dental Associates
Our team was able to complete their Mental Health First Aid Certification, which gives our team tools and resources to aid in responding to a potential mental health challenge. Whether the individual involved is a member, team member, stranger or even a family member, this group of individuals now has resources available to assist when needed.
Ashley Blegen and Laken Beeler-Kerestes
Great River Federal Credit Union
Healthcare
Healthcare FAQS
If you’re looking to enhance clinical skills, meet certification requirements, or explore training options for your healthcare team, our Healthcare Training programs are designed to support you. We offer a wide range of continuing education opportunities for professionals across nursing, dental, medical assisting, and more—helping you stay current in a rapidly evolving field.
Who are these healthcare courses designed for?
Our healthcare courses are designed for a wide range of learners, including current healthcare professionals seeking continuing education, individuals exploring a new career in healthcare, and those needing certification or recertification for specific roles.
Are the courses approved for continuing education credits?
Yes, many of our healthcare trainings are approved by licensing agencies in Minnesota and North Dakota. This allows participants to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) required to maintain professional licenses and certifications.
What types of healthcare training do you offer?
We offer a variety of courses, including BLS CPR, Nurse Assistant Training, medication administration, IV therapy certification, refresher courses for LPNs and RNs, and specialized trainings for dental and healthcare professionals.