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Minnesota West Community & Technical College hosted a hands-on scrubs camp, Tuesday, Feb. 8, at the Luverne Center.
The event offered high school juniors and seniors a hands-on, inside look at the health care programs available at the Luverne Center.
The featured programs Tuesday included dental assistant, medical assistant, medical laboratory technician, radiologic technology and surgical technology.
Students were able to experience each program with a tour and activities, and they received general information about Minnesota West Community & Technical College during a light lunch.
“It’s fun. It’s cool to learn about,” said homeschool student Brynn Peterson of Tyler. “It’s a time to step back from school and do things for my future.”
In all, 55 students from 19 area high schools participated in the Scrubs Camp.
Minnesota West system offers over 60 technical career and liberal arts majors on five southwest Minnesota campuses in Canby, Granite Falls, Jackson, Pipestone, and Worthington along with learning centers in Marshall and Luverne.
The college is a leader in distance learning and internet delivery.