Which is the best option ?

Hi, I am keen to start a career in a hospital setting.

A few points:

• I am English but living in the USA thus I have no GED

• I am (or will be ) a *cough* Mature Student

• I have just received my work permit but am not employed at the moment, but I need to change that sooner rather then later.

The main areas I am interested in are:
Phlebotomy
Lab Assistant
Histology Aide
Possibly Radiology, Surgical or Ultrasound Tech

Now I cannot seem to find any Hospitals that train or courses in my area, they only courses offered (at great cost) are Medical assistant.

Now I was doing some more research this morning and my local community collage offers a Certified Nurse Assistant course (12 weeks) for a reasonable price.

Would taking this course get me on the road I want to be or should I go for the more expensive and longer medical assistant course offered by a private school?

Or would I be better off trying to get any job in a hospital eg: linen aide, house keeper etc and try to get on the job training by the hospital?

Any pointers would be very welcome.

Thanks in advance.

*** Typicaly medical assistants work in doctors offices, not in hospitals. I have been a nurse for 12 yeqars and have never seen an MA in a hospital. CNAs do work in hospitals but the work can by physicaly hard with heavy lifting involved, depending on where you work. Also CNA is a stepping stone into nursing. MA is a stepping stone for nothing.