b"transcripts, and entry items (CBC, pre-orientation, etc.) must be completed with results placed in Banner (MGCCC's computer information system) by the appropriate college employee prior to the deadline. In addition, any outstanding college holds must be clear in order for the applicant to complete and submit the supplemental program application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.(MGCCC reserves the right to review additional supplemental applications following the posted deadline). Academic and Entry Requirements Achieve a minimum Accuplacer English Placement score (Traditional Exam = 175; Next Generation Exam = 502) Achieve a minimum Accuplacer Math Placement score (Traditional Exam = 53; Next Generation Exam = 231) Complete BIO 2514; BAD 2533 or CSC 1123; and any other 2 (two) General Education courses required for the AAS degree completion. Review the online mandatory Pre-Health Sciences Orientation Session prior to completing the supplemental application for program ranking.The session can be viewed anytime and anywhere you have access to the internet.The Power Point presentation gives you valuable information on topics common to all health science programs at MGCCC. Even without the ability to speak directly or interact immediately with a health sciences advisor, the session speaks to frequently asked questions from program entrance to completion.In order to receive credit for viewing the session, follow the steps below.The information is approximately one (1) hour in length. To complete this requirement do the following: 1. Access the college's web page mgccc.edu 2. Click on Web Services (top tab) 3. Enter the GCID (M#) and Password 4. Select Student 5. Select Health Sciences Division Supplemental Application Orientation Session. 6. In order to receive credit, you must review the entire session. 7. Click survey complete so that your log-in information will be recorded in the college's BANNER system.Comply with Mississippi law requiring a Criminal Background History Check with Fingerprinting through the Mississippi Department of Health. All students making application to a Health Science program at MGCCC are required to obtain a clear or acceptable Criminal Background Check from the MGCCC Campus Police Department at JD, JC,Perkinston, or GC Campus.The criminal background check policy (including testing dates and times) can be viewed atHealth Sciences Division Criminal Background Check Policy .Selection Process Program openings are filled based on Selective Admission; applicants are ranked based on their individual achievement test scores and prior college course work. Student ranking for entry into the Medical Assisting program is based on a point system. Students are awarded points for their required ACCUPLACER, and given bonus points for successful completion of BIO 2514 and BIO 2524 based on their achieved grade. Points will also be awarded for successful completion of any other college credit courses which could be used to complete degree requirements for the AAS option. Program enrollment is a floating number which can fluctuate each year based on availability of clinical rotation slots. Students who are selected are also held to the following program policies. Medical Assisting Program Policies All Health Science students are required to submit to substance testing in accordance with the substance testing policy and procedures for the Health Sciences Division.The testing policy can be viewed by clicking here: Health Sciences Division Substance Testing PolicyA physical examination, immunization records, CPR Certification and completed health form, signed by a Medical Physician, are required prior to the first meeting of the program. The physical form can be viewed on-line at MGCCC Health Sciences Division Pre_Entrance_Health_FormUpon admission to the Medical Assisting Program, students must maintain a 2.0 GPA on the required courses and complete each course with a C or better. Adherence to additional clinical affiliation requirements may be necessary depending on clinical rotation placement. (i.e. hospital orientation, HIPPA training, CPR certification). The Health Sciences Division Student Manual can be viewed here MET programCost List (Estimate only) 203"