The Heath Care Options classes comprised the foundation courses necessary to prepare individuals to transition into select health care jobs or to an accredited health care training program.  The courses were delivered through the Community College System and offered at satellite locations, namely adult and community education centers.  This strategy broadened the accessibility for workers who lived throughout two rural counties in Maine. The classes included Elements of Math, Anatomy & Physiology, Computer Literacy, and College Composition. 

Those who were already working in the health sector completed a second round of courses; they only had to take the nursing course to complete the program and subsequently get licensed.  Almost 90% of the students completed the program and entered employment at $____________, a wage replacement rate of__________%.