Medical Assisting Technology

To meet graduation requirements for this program, students must successfully complete the specified courses listed below with a “C” average (GPA of 2.00) or better. A grade of “C” or higher is required in each MET course to progress in the program. Courses must be taken sequentially and competencies stated in each course syllabus must be met.

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Minimum admission requirements (in addition to general admission requirements) must include one of the following:

• Attain a 16 composite score on the ACT; 

OR

• Score a 251 or higher on the ACCUPLACER NG Reading Section and a 251 or higher on the ACCUPLACER NG Arithmetic Section (or 231 on the ACCUPLACER NG Algebra QAS Section);

OR

• Complete 15 hours or more with a “C” average at an accredited college or university.  Developmental coursework does not satisfy this requirement; 

  • AND have a cumulative GPA of 2.00 (“C” average) on college coursework;

  • AND attend a MET Information Session. Students will be notified by letter from the Registrar’s Office about scheduling an Information Session after other requirements have been met.

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Admission is competitive, and specific admission requirements must be met. All requirements and required application materials are due by May 1, preceding the fall admission desired. The deadline will be extended, if needed, until maximum enrollment is met.The MET Admissions Committee will select each year’s class from the pool of applicants who meet minimum admission requirements. Any application with incomplete records will not be considered for admission. The admission process is competitive, and completion of minimum requirements is not a guarantee of admission. Priority consideration for admission will be given as follows:

1. In-district students who complete program prerequisites and/or general education coursework at MCC;

2. Out-of-district students who complete program prerequisites and/or general education coursework at MCC;

3. Mississippi residents who complete program prerequisites and/or general education coursework elsewhere;

4. Out-of-state students check with the Health Education advisor for selection details and deadlines.

After program admission and prior to classes beginning, students must present an American Heart Association CPR Healthcare Provider certification and proof of immunization for MMR. A background check, a Mantoux Two-Step TB Skin Test, and a random drug screening will be scheduled after enrollment. All students admitted into the program will be required to pay for fingerprinting and a background check, which will be performed after admission and prior to clinical laboratories. These fees will be attached as registration fees. There are certain convictions that will prevent an individual from being eligible to participate in clinical experiences. If a student is unable to participate in clinical experiences, he/she will be dismissed from the Program. For additional information, contact the health education counselor or your advisor.

Accreditation: The Medical Assisting Technology Program at Meridian Community College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB).

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs

• 9355 113th St. N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775

• 727.210.2350

• caahep.org

The Standards and Guidelines for the Accreditation of Educational Programs in Medical Assisting requires programs to maintain and make available to the public current and consistent summary information about student/graduate achievement. The Medical Assisting Technology Program at Meridian Community College shares the following outcome results as reported in the MAERB Annual Report.

MCC's Medical Assisting Technology program is a program that meets the education requirements for a Medical Assistant in MS and qualifies graduates to take the; Certified Medical Assistant exam through the American Association of Medical Assistants or the National Certified Medical Assistant exam through the National Center for Competency Testing.

Determinations about whether the Medical Assisting Technology program at MCC meets the state education requirements for US States, Territories, and the District of Columbia can be found here.