Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Medical Assisting Technology Gulfport, Mississippi

The program equips students with a range of administrative and clinical skills essential for medical assisting. It also provides certification preparation and is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. The program aims to prepare competent entry-level medical assistants, help graduates pass certification exams, and meet healthcare employment needs. Additional information includes entry requirements, selective admission process, program policies like substance testing and GPA maintenance, details of coursework covering various medical topics, and options for a diploma or degree in Medical Assisting Technology.

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Skills Taught:

• Administrative Duties such as scheduling, record-keeping, correspondence, insurance management, and office care
• Clinical Duties including patient preparation, vital signs, medical histories, assisting with treatments, lab procedures, medication administration, and equipment sterilization
• Other Responsibilities like managing supplies, personnel, and office operations

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Program Features:

• Certification Preparation for RMA and CMA exams
• Accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs

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Program Outcomes:

• Prepare competent entry-level medical assistants
• Assist graduates in passing certification exams
• Meet healthcare employment needs for Medical Assistants

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Additional Information:

• Program Entry Requirements including academic prerequisites and application process
• Selective Admission based on test scores and prior coursework
• Program Policies like substance testing, immunization proof, and GPA requirements
• Coursework covering medical terminology, clinical procedures, ethics, pharmacology, and more
• Degree Options offering a diploma or Associate of Applied Science Degree in Medical Assisting Technology

The program length for the Medical Assisting Technology program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is one year.

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a public community college with its main campus in Perkinston, Mississippi.

Established in 1912 as Harrison County Agricultural High School, the college has grown to offer associate and transfer degrees, certificate programs, and workforce training at three campuses and six centers. 

MGCCC is dedicated to lifelong learning, productive citizenship, service learning, and leadership development in a dynamic and innovative learning environment.