About
Medical Assistant Program at MS School of Health Services & Careers
Embark on a rewarding healthcare career with the Medical Assistant program at MS School of Health Services & Careers. This comprehensive certificate program is designed to transform aspiring professionals into job-ready medical assistants, equipped with essential clinical and administrative skills. Through practical training and a curriculum that covers medical office procedures, clinical diagnostics, and patient psychology, graduates are prepared to excel in diverse healthcare settings and confidently sit for the MedCA certification exam. Discover a program that prioritizes your success, offering a clear pathway to a vital role in patient care and medical administration.
Program Details:
- Cost: Unknown
- Duration: 8.5 months
- Schedule: July 11, 2022, to March 31, 2023. Delivery format is Unknown, though it includes practical clinical training. Flexible payment options are available.
- Prerequisites: Unknown
- Accreditations: Prepares students for the MedCA certification exam; specific program accreditations are Unknown.
- Career Outcomes: Equips students with medical office administrative and patient care skills for job readiness, preparing them for roles in the healthcare industry.
Organization
Mississippi School of Health Services & Careers
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