Meridian Community College Medical Assisting Technology Meridian, Mississippi

The Program at Meridian Community College equips students with a diverse set of skills in medical terminology, clinical procedures, pharmacology, ethics, and more, preparing them for roles in health care.

Skills Taught:
- Medical Terminology
- Clinical Procedures
- Pharmacology for Medical Assistants
- Medical Law and Ethics
- Medical Business Practices
- Computer Concepts for Medical Assistants
- Medical Insurance
- Medical Lab for Medical Assistants
- Clinical Review
- Practicum
- Public Speaking

Program Features:
- Business administrative and clinical training
- Hands-on experience in ambulatory settings
- Preparation for medical examinations and treatments
- Performing routine office procedures and electrocardiograms
- Administering medications and immunizations
- Instructing patients for X-ray and laboratory examinations
- Comprehensive curriculum with a focus on multi-skilled health education profession
- Program accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
- High exam passage rates and student retention
- Qualifies graduates to take the Certified Medical Assistant exam

For admissions information, visit the Meridian Community College website.