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Marshall Skills Exchange

Jumpstart Your Healthcare Career with Micro-Pathways

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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 Education

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.

Patient Care Technician (PCT)
This micro-pathway allows learners to earn a PCT Certificate and if desired, continue through the pathway to earn an ASN in Nursing and then progressing on to earn a BSN.
Medical Assistant – Clinical Track
This micro-pathway starts with a Medical Assistant Certificate progresses to an associate’s degree in medical assisting and continues on to a BSN if desired.
Nursing
This micro-pathway allows learners to earn a BSN while holding an ASN and gain further skills to earn a MSN and a DNP if desired.
COMING SOON: Medical Administrative Assistant
This micro-pathway starts with a Medical Administrative Assistant Certificate, advances to an associate’s degree in medical assisting or management technology and then to a BAS degree.
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 that may be 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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  • Connect with our staff and learn more about available healthcare micro-pathways.
  • Discover different careers available with our healthcare certificates and degrees.
  • Ask questions and obtain any help you need with the application and enrollment process.
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Start your healthcare career today with a micro-pathway that fits your goals and lifestyle. Marshall University and Mountwest Community and Technical College are here to help you every step of the way.

 

Mountwest – Contact Mountwest for info on earning a certificate or associate’s degree

Wendy Quattlebaum, 304-710-3384

 

Marshall University – Contact Marshall University for info on earning a microcredential or a bachelor’s degree

Michelle Morrison, 304-696-2548