Mississippi School of Health Services & Careers
Classes from MS School of Health
In person Phlebotomy Classes
Phlebotomy Technician Program
Embark on a rewarding healthcare career with the Phlebotomy Technician program at MS School of Health Services & Careers. This comprehensive 80-hour certificate program is designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to expertly draw blood samples using various techniques. With hands-on clinical and lab practice, including 200 venipuncture sticks, you will master vascular anatomy, blood physiology, safety protocols, and regulations. Graduates are fully prepared and eligible to sit for the MedCA Phlebotomy Technician Certification Exam, opening doors to vital roles in healthcare settings. Our flexible scheduling, with classes offered multiple times throughout the year, ensures you can achieve your certification efficiently and confidently.
Program Details:
- Cost: Tuition or enrollment fee for the Phlebotomy program is not publicly listed on the website. Interested individuals should call 769-572-7409 to inquire about the cost and payment options.
- Duration: The Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist program has a total duration of 80 clock hours, typically completed in about 4 weeks per class session.
- Schedule: The program is delivered in-person, requiring hands-on clinical and lab components. Classes are offered multiple times throughout the year, providing flexible scheduling options.
- Prerequisites: No specific prerequisites are listed on the MS School of Health Services & Careers website for enrolling in the Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist program.
- Accreditations: The Phlebotomy Technician program at MS School of Health Services & Careers is accredited by the Commission for the Accreditation of Healthcare Professions (CHAP) and prepares students to sit for the MedCA Phlebotomy Technician Certification Exam.
- Career Outcomes: Graduates are eligible to sit for the MedCA Phlebotomy Technician Certification Exam. (Specific employment rates and job titles are not provided in the source data.)
In person Pharmacy Technician Classes
The pharmacy technician program is designed to prepare students for pharmacy inventory, assisting the pharmacist, helping customers, and in some cases, compounding medications. This program is designed to also provide students with theoretical knowledge, hands-on skills and professional attributes required to entry level positions as pharmacy technicians.
In person Medical Assistant Classes
Program of Study- This program prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to provide medical office administrative services and perform clinical duties including patient intake and care, routine diagnostic and recording procedures, pre-examination and examination assistance, and the administration of medications and first aid. At the completion of this certificate, students are eligible to sit for the MedCA Medical Assistant certification exam.
In person Medical Billing and Coding Classes
The Medical Billing and Coding curriculum will prepare students to perform a wide range of billing and coding tasks. The program will teach students how to:
Understand anatomy, physiology and medical terms. Understand law and ethics as they relate to the job of a medical biller and coder. Understand medical billing systems. Post, submit and appeal claims. Perform medical data entry. Effectively use medical software and manage electronic health records. Track payments and reimbursements. Apply coding to medical diagnoses and treatments. Communication appropriately with providers and insurance companies. At the completion of this certificate, students are eligible to sit for the MedCA Medical Billing & Coding certification exam
In person Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) Classes
EKG Curriculum Purpose: Prepare students for real-world performance as EKG technicians.
- Understand the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system
- Describe the anatomy of the heart
- Identify the major structures of the vascular system
- Identify phases of the cardiac cycle
- Define the functional properties of cardiac muscle
- Describe the differences between normal and abnormal heart sounds
- Obtain basic patient vital signs
- Initiate CPR and first aid when necessary
- Explain the purpose of EKG monitoring
- Describe how EKG wave forms are produced
- Know the cardiac areas represented by the EKG leads
- Determine heart rate and rhythm
- Know how to set and adjust the EKG monitor settings to various patient situations
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of various EKG lead systems
- Demonstrate how to record an EKG
- Perform 30 live EKGs
- Record and verify leads
- Maintain and ensure proper functioning of EKG equipment
- Prepare the patient
- Apply electrodes for EKG monitoring
- Monitor patients during procedures
- Assist patients before, during and after procedures
In person Certified Nursing Assistant Classes
The Certified Nursing Assistant certification class offered by Mississippi School of Health Services & Careers (MS School of Health) provides students with the necessary skills and knowledge to become a successful CNA. The class is comprehensive and covers topics such as patient care, medical terminology, and communication. Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive their CNA certification, allowing them to pursue a career in nursing and healthcare.
About school
MS School of Health Services & Careers
MS School of Health Services & Careers is a higher education institution located in the southern U.S. region, specializing in allied health training and career preparation. It offers multiple healthcare programs such as Certified Nursing Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, and Medical Billing & Coding, in addition to its Phlebotomy Technician program. The school prepares students for professional certification exams and careers in healthcare, focusing on fostering professional readiness and community impact. Students can benefit from online application and scholarship forms, as well as COVID-19 CEU resources.
Highlights:
- Offers specialized allied health certificate programs with eligibility for professional certification exams
- Provides community health worker training to address healthcare disparities
- Emphasizes reducing social and racial disparities in healthcare through its Community Health Worker program
- The Phlebotomy Technician program is an 80-hour certificate program with extensive clinical and lab practice, including 200 venipuncture sticks
- Graduates of the Phlebotomy Technician program are eligible to sit for the MedCA Phlebotomy Technician Certification Exam
- Classes are offered multiple times throughout the year, providing flexible scheduling
In the Pearl, MS area
3023 U.S. 80, Pearl, MS 39208