Division of Health Education

Dental Assisting Technology

This one-year certificate program is designed for employment and advancement in the Dental Assisting field. This program includes lecture hours, lab hours, and supervised clinical experiences. In the clinical experience, the student will assist the dentist at chairside both in private offices, clinics, and state facilities as applicable.

Dental Hygiene Technology

This two-year program provides students with a general education and clinical dental hygiene experience to prepare them for a career in the dental hygiene profession. A dental hygienist is a licensed, preventive health professional who provides educational, clinical, and therapeutic services while promoting total health through the maintenance of optimal oral health.

Emergency Medical Science Academy

Meridian Community College houses the state’s first Emergency Medical Science Academy. This division is responsible for the delivery of all Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Paramedic courses, clinical experiences, and EMS testing at MCC. The Emergency Medical Science Academy is a comprehensive learning environment designed specifically for EMS students of all levels.

Health Information Technology

This two-year program consists of courses in health record systems and related technology courses as well as general education courses. Practical experience in the health information management departments of local health care facilities is an integral part of the program. The program is only available online.

Medical Assisting Technology

This 65 credit-hour program gives students the knowledge and skills to help ensure job placement into the ever-growing medical field. Medical Assisting Technology is a multi-skilled health education profession whose practitioners work primarily in ambulatory settings, such as medical offices and clinics.

Medical Laboratory Technology

This two-year program prepares individuals to work in a clinical laboratory. Medical Lab Technologists (MLT) perform a wide range of routine lab procedures associated with blood and body-fluid analysis. An MLT is responsible for performing lab tests efficiently and accurately for high quality patient care.

Physical Therapist Assistant

This 80 credit-hour program is  designed to produce highly skilled, technically educated therapy professionals. The combination of classroom, lab, and clinical experiences prepares students to become licensed Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA). Graduates are eligible to work under the direction of a Physical Therapist in a variety of health care settings.

Radiologic Technology (X-Ray)

This program consists of 5 consecutive semesters of training and is designed to prepare students for entry-level Radiography. General education and radiography courses are taught on campus with clinical instruction and experience provided in local and out of town affiliated radiology centers. Competency-based instruction is provided so that skills and proficiency are attained.

Respiratory Care Practitioner

This 73 credit-hour program combines classroom, lab, and clinical training to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to become a competent Respiratory Therapist. Students receive training in cardiopulmonary assessment, evaluation and treatment of cardiopulmonary disease processes with various Respiratory Care modalities.

Surgical Technology

This program prepares the student to serve as a member of the surgical team to work with surgeons, certified registered nurse anesthetists, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel in delivering patient care and assuming appropriate responsibilities before, during, and after surgery.