b'Comply with Mississippi law requiring a Criminal Background History Check with Fingerprinting through the Mississippi Department of Health. All students making application to a School of Nursing and Health Professions program at MGCCC are required to obtain a clear or acceptable Criminal Background Check from the MGCCC Campus Police Department at HC, JC, Perkinston, or GC Campus.The criminal background check policy (including testing dates and times) can be viewed at School of Nursing and Health Professions 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 students are required to submit to substance testing in accordance with the substance testing policy and procedures for the School of Nursing and Health Professions.The testing policy can be viewed by clicking here: School of Nursing and Health Professions Substance Testing PolicyThe School of Nursing and Health Professions requires proof of Immunizations and/or CPR. Submission of all required documents will begin following program acceptance. Failure to meet the requirements will result in withdrawal/dismissal. Upon 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 School of Nursing and Health Professions Student Manual can be viewed here MET programCost List (Estimate only) Tuition Fall/Spring Full-Time Tuition (15-21 credit hours) - $1,550* Fall/Spring Full-Time Out-of-State Tuition - $3,100*Part-Time Tuition - $155 per credit hour* Part-Time Out-of-State Tuition - $310 per credit hour* Summer Full-Time Tuition (12-15 hours) - $1,550* Students enrolled in more than 21 hours for Fall and Spring will be charged an additional $155 per credit hour. Students enrolled in more than 15 hours for Summer will be charged an additional $155 per credit hour.Other Fees Registration Fee - $100 Technology Fee - $75 Online Fee - $15 per credit hour Book Service Fee - $40 per book* Science Lab Fee - $25 Art Lab Fee - $50 239'