Rasmussen University - Saint Cloud

Rasmussen University’s Pharmacy Technician program is an online certificate program in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. It prepares students to work as pharmacy technicians by covering medication composition, common drugs, prescription processing, labeling, inventory, safety procedures, and pharmacy technology. The certificate prepares graduates to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination (PTCE) or the Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT). The program can be completed online in as few as nine months and includes live interactive sessions, virtual labs, and a virtual or workplace practicum; Minnesota residents have field-experience options. The program comprises 12 courses and 38 credit hours. Its curriculum is recognized by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, and Rasmussen University is part of an institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

At a glance

• Format: Online
• Next start: October 05, 2026; November 12, 2026
• Leads to: Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination (PTCE) or Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT)

Rasmussen University - Saint Cloud offers an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) license program tailored to those aspiring to venture into the healthcare field. This institute caters to diverse subjects that equip attendees with knowledge and practical skills. It's the perfect path to cultivate strong base for a career in nursing. Attendees are further educated in nursing principles and patient care, encouraging them to become empathetic caregivers. The LVN/LPN license obtained from Rasmussen University is highly recognized, opening doors to numerous healthcare establishments. This establishment fosters a nurturing environment, amplifying prospects of practical learning, intertwined with theoretical knowledge. With countless graduates successfully establishing themselves in the healthcare field, the school has proven its credibility time and again.

Rasmussen University’s Medical Billing and Coding Certificate at Rasmussen University in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, prepares students for healthcare information roles such as medical biller, medical coder, and patient registrar. The certificate supports preparation for the American Health Information Management Association Certified Coding Associate Credential and, with industry experience, the Certified Coding Specialist. The program is delivered online through interactive classes, virtual labs, case studies, and billing and coding scenarios, and can be completed in as few as nine months. The program includes 10 courses and covers coding systems, billing technology, information security, medical terminology, anatomy, and pathology. No health information experience is required for admission.

At a glance

• Format: Online
• Next start: October 05, 2026; November 12, 2026
• Leads to: American Health Information Management Association Certified Coding Associate (CCA) Credential; with industry experience, the AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

Your courses will be online and on campus and will prepare you to take the NCLEX-PN®4 licensure exam and become a safe, practicing licensed practical nurse (LPN). The Practical Nursing Diploma program is a great way to get into a nursing role. Many LPNs are satisfied with their careers as a hands-on care provider. However, if you decide to advance your education to increase your scope of practice, we offer the bridge to becoming a registered nurse through our Professional Nursing (ADN/RN) or our Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree options.

If you’ve got a mind for medicine and a heart for healing, our hands-on Medical Assisting Diploma program will help you quickly start your healthcare journey. You can be assured that our Medical Assisting program will give you the necessary skills you need for your career and to sit for the in-demand CMA or RMA certification exams, among others.1 Select campuses are also accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).2 As a Medical Assisting student, you’ll learn direct patient care and office administrative skills to help you be career-ready in as few as 12 months.3 Employers recognize that our students are professional, confident, patient and well-prepared from day one.4