Health Care Assistant & Phlebotomy

Health Care Assistant/Phlebotomy Faculty

http://www.northwestms.edu/programs/healthsciences/health-care-assistant

The Health Care Assistant (HCA) Program prepares the individual to assist in providing health care as a member of the health care team under the direction of a health care professional. Students who complete the one semester program will be eligible to sit for the State Licensure Exam as well as certification in phlebotomy. Health care assistants have gainful employment as Nurse Assistants, Long-Term Care Aides, Home Health Aides, and/or Phlebotomists in the Mississippi health care industry.

Admissions Criteria:

Age: 18 by the time clinical rotation occurs
Have a high school diploma or equivalent on file with the NWCC Office of Admissions and Records
Have a NWCC ID (see below how to get an NWCC ID)
ACT: Not required

Complete:Online application for the Health Care Assistant Program (HCA) at https://www.northwestms.edu/programs/healthsciences/health-care-assistant

Admission to the college does not guarantee admission to the program. You must first be accepted to the college before completing the HCA application. If you do not have an NWCC ID you must be accepted to NWCC. Complete the steps for application to NWCC at https://www.northwestms.edu/admissions.

Applications: Open. All applicants must have a completed HCA clinical packet on file by the designated deadline date. This will be emailed to the student fro the HCA director/faculty.

Curriculum Information:
Program of Study: https://www.northwestms.edu/programs/healthsciences
Campus Location: Senatobia, DeSoto Center-Southaven, Everest-Water Valley
Degree: Certificate
Examination: Health Care Assistant Certificate, Phlebotomy Certificate