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Medical Assisting Technology

Meridian Community College Medical Assisting Technology Meridian, Mississippi

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Updated Sep 05, 2024

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.

Tuition: How Much Does Meridian Community College's Medical Assisting Program Cost?

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Program Length: How Long Is Meridian Community College's Medical Assisting Associate Program?

The program length for the Medical Assisting Technology program at Meridian Community College is 65 credit hours.

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About Meridian Community College

Meridian Community College (MCC) is a public community college in Meridian, Mississippi, founded in 1937. 

With a campus covering 94 acres, it serves approximately 3,000 students annually, offering diverse programs such as Career and Technical Education, University Transfer, Adult Education, Workforce Development, and more. MCC is dedicated to improving the quality of life in Lauderdale County and beyond by providing higher education opportunities that cater to the intellectual, cultural, and occupational needs of its diverse student population.

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