Allied Health Professions
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Emergency Medical Sciences EMT
This course, offered each fall and spring semester on the Harrison County Campus, is a single, 7-credit course that prepares individuals to function in the pre-hospital environment.
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Emergency Medical Sciences Paramedic
This program is designed to prepare qualified* Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) to become professional healthcare providers at the Paramedic level. Paramedic students successfully completing the program are eligible to write the National Registry Examination for Paramedic.
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Health Information Technology: Billing and Coding
The Health Information Technology (HIT) program is a 2-year technical program leading to an associate degree that prepares the individual to work as a technical specialist in Health Record Systems. Health Information Technology combines a profession in health care with information technology. Health Information technicians maintain, collect, and analyze data crucial to the delivery of quality patient care.
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Medical Assisting Technology
Medical Assisting is a multi-skilled allied health profession whose practitioners work primarily in ambulatory settings such as medical offices and clinics. Medical assistants function as members of the health-care delivery team and perform many administrative and clinical procedures. Program Duration: 12 months
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Medical Laboratory Technology
The Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program prepares individuals to work in a medical laboratory under the supervision of a medical laboratory scientist or pathologist and/or other physicians. Students learn how to draw blood and perform lab tests like blood count, blood typing, microbacteria cultures, and urinalysis.
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Occupational Therapy Assistant
The Occupational Therapy Assistant curriculum is a two-year program of study that prepares an individual to work under the direction of a certified Occupational Therapist to administer treatment pertinent to restorative, preventive, and maintenance programs.
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Radiologic Technology (Radiography)
Radiographers perform imaging examinations and accompanying responsibilities at the request of physicians qualified to prescribe and/or perform radiologic procedures. Graduates of this program will be awarded an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Radiologic Technology and are eligible to make application to the American Registry of Radiologic Technology in order to become a Registered Radiographer.
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Respiratory Care Technology
Become an expert in areas related to heart and lung disorders and treatment. This program is being offered at a special discounted rate. Many of the standard fees, excluding tuition, are being covered by a grant. Contact Jennifer Patrick for more information and details on program costs at jennifer.patrick@mgccc.edu or (228) 497-7832. Save up to $1,1215* / $1,775** off program costs.
* Freshman (2nd Year) Cohort only
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Surgical Technology
This one-year intensive program offers clinical, hands-on experience for students to become certified Surgical Technologists. After earning your certification, you’ll be ready to join a surgical team and assist physicians, anesthesiologists, and registered nurses in the operating room.