Having earned local, state, and national recognitions for its successes, the School of Nursing and Health Professions offers rigorous courses in state-of-the-art facilities that equip students to meet the health care needs of their communities. The School partners with local health care professionals and hospitals to help students acquire clinical experience and a better understanding of the health care needs of the community. Students of the programs are trained to be transformational leaders in health care and are prepared for the challenges of a rapidly changing industry. Cutting edge technology provides students with a learning environment that simulates the experiences they will encounter in health care organizations both locally and across the country.
Career-Technical Programs
Career and Technical Education Programs are designed to meet the educational needs of students who are seeking preparation for immediate employment or advancement within career fields. The schools for all CTE programs are structured as stackable credentials –certificate (30 hours), diploma (45 hours), degree (60 hours). Technical and Career programs lead to the Associate of Applied Science degree.
Nursing & Health Professions Programs
Nursing Professions
Certificate (CNA and Phlebotomy)
Generic / Prelicensure (ADN and PN)
Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Prelicensure
Practical Nursing (PN)
Transition into Practical/Professional Nursing Pathways (TPNP)
LPN to RN (Non-Hybrid)
LPN to RN (Hybrid)
EMS/Paramedic to RN (Hybrid)
Respiratory Therapist to RN (Hybrid)
Medical Assistant to LPN (Non-Hybrid)
Allied Health Professions
Dental Assisting Technology
Dental Hygiene Technology
Emergency Medical Sciences EMT
Emergency Medical Sciences Paramedic
Health Information Technology: Billing and Coding
Massage Therapy Technology
Medical Assisting Technology
Medical Laboratory Technology
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Radiologic Technology (Radiography)
Respiratory Care Technology
Surgical Technology
Apprenticeship Programs
Workforce Healthcare Programs
Certified Nursing Assistant
CPR – Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
CPR – Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor
Dental Assistant with Dental Radiology
Dental Radiology
Dialysis Technician
ECG/EKG Technician
Heartsaver First Aid, CPR & AED
Pharmacy Technician
Phlebotomy Technician
Physical Therapy Technician
Plus Online Ed2go non-credit courses
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College SON & Health Professions is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.