New Medical Assistant class to begin Jan. 22 at ICC Belden Center Registration is underway at Itawamba Community College for a Medical Assistant class that will begin Jan. 22 at the Belden Center. The class will meet Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-9 p.m. through May 16. The comprehensive program is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills and practical experience necessary to thrive as a medical assistant in the dynamic field of healthcare. As an essential member of a healthcare team, medical assistants play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient operation of medical offices, clinics and other healthcare settings. The course emphasizes a balance between theoretical knowledge and practical application, ensuring graduates are ready to contribute effectively to a healthcare team. Cost of the course is $1,000. To register or for more information, email pathways@iccms.edu or call (662) 407-1537. January 5, 2024 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
New Medical Assistant class to begin Jan. 22 at ICC Belden Center Registration is underway at Itawamba Community College for a Medical Assistant class that will begin Jan. 22 at the Belden Center. The class will meet Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-9 p.m. through May 16. The comprehensive program is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills and practical experience necessary to thrive as a medical assistant in the dynamic field of healthcare. As an essential member of a healthcare team, medical assistants play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient operation of medical offices, clinics and other healthcare settings. The course emphasizes a balance between theoretical knowledge and practical application, ensuring graduates are ready to contribute effectively to a healthcare team. Cost of the course is $1,000. To register or for more information, email pathways@iccms.edu or call (662) 407-1537. January 5, 2024 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
Registration underway for two new classes at ICC-Belden Registration is underway at Itawamba Community College for two new continuing education classes that are scheduled to begin in January. They include Healthier You and Learning a Dietary Approach to Autoimmune Conditions, both taught by Julie Gibens, Functional Nutrition counselor. Healthier You, which will focus on making diet and lifestyle changes, will meet Tuesdays, January 16-20, from 5-9 p.m. Learning a Dietary Approach to Autoimmune Conditions will meet Tuesdays, January 11-25, from 6-7:30 p.m. Individuals who suffer from an autoimmune disease will learn the significant role of diet. To register or for more information, call (662) 407-1500 or email continuingeducation@iccms.edu. Itawamba Community College will close for the holiday break at 4:30 p.m., December 14, and reopen at 8 a.m., January 3. December 11, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
Registration open for ICC's January pathways classes Itawamba Community College has scheduled several pathways classes to begin in January 2024 at the Belden Center (3200 Adams Farm Rd.). They include Certified Nursing Assistant, Jan. 8-Mar. 20, Mondays and Wednesdays, 5-9 p.m.; Food Management Certification, Jan. 8-Feb. 2, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; Google IT Support Certification, Jan. 8-May 1, online self-paced; Medical Administrative Assistant, Jan. 8-Apr. 10, Mondays, 5-9 p.m.; Business Office Specialist, Jan. 9-May 2, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-9 p.m.; EMT-Basic, Jan. 9-May 2, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-10 p.m.; Pharmacy Technician, Jan. 9-Apr. 30, Tuesdays, 6-9 p.m. and Phlebotomy Technician, Jan. 11-Apr. 4, Thursdays, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Certified Nursing Assistant prepares participants to take the exam to become a Certified Nursing Assistant. Upon successful completion of the program and the exam, nursing assistants may find employment with nursing homes, medical centers, home healthcare providers and clinics. Food Management Certification includes the essential skills needed to thrive in the restaurant and hospitality industry. Students will experience training opportunities including ServSafe® Food Manager Certification, ServSafe® Alcohol Certification, menu planning preparation, assist/participate in execution of catered events, ... December 7, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC schedules '24 spring semester open registration Itawamba Community College has scheduled open registration for the 2024 spring semester. Options include January 3 from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at both the Fulton and Tupelo campuses; and January 4 from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on the Fulton Campus and 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. on the Tupelo Campus. Locations are the Academic and Student Center on the Tupelo Campus and the David C. Cole Student Services Building on the Fulton Campus. Traditional full-term day and night and first eight-week classes begin Jan. 8; and eLearning full-term and first eight-week classes, Jan. 16. Financial aid is available as well as adult learner scholarships. Academic, career education, eLearning (online) and workforce opportunities are available in an extensive schedule, which includes both day and evening classes at Fulton, Tupelo and Belden. Instructional options include both face-to-face and online. Students may attend classes on a four-day instructional schedule to provide an opportunity for a three-day weekend. For more information, call (662) 862-8000 or email eadviser@iccms.edu. ICC’s offices will close for the Christmas break, Dec. 14 at 4:30 p.m., and reopen Jan. 3, 2024 at 8 a.m. December 6, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
Adult learners who plan to attend ICC in the spring have scholarship opportunities Adult learners who plan to attend Itawamba Community College in the spring 2024 have two scholarship opportunities for financial support. They include ICC’s Adult Learner Incentive and the statewide Complete 2 Compete. ICC’s Adult Learner Incentive scholarship, which provides $2,000 ($500 per semester) for full-time students and $1,000 ($250 per semester) for part-time, is designed to provide an incentive for returning or new students, age 21, or older to pursue a degree at ICC. Criteria for selection include enrollment in a minimum of 12 hours (scholarship can be reduced to $25o per semester for part-time – six hours – status), meeting admission requirements and in good standing at ICC. The application deadline is Jan. 15, and the form is available at www.apply.iccms.edu. To find out more about the Adult Learner Incentive scholarship, contact Candace Thomas, assistant director of Financial Aid, at cdthomas@iccms.edu or call (662) 862-8261. Qualification requirements for the C2C grant include at least 21 years of age but no greater than 59, Mississippi residency and U.S. citizenship, household income that meets the Grant Household Income Guidelines and ... December 6, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC sets spring 2024 area adult education class schedule, January Belden new enrollment Itawamba Community College will enroll new day adult education students at the Belden Center, Jan. 8. Individuals 18 years of age and older will begin at 9 a.m., and 16-/17-year-old students, 1 p.m. Participants must have a photo ID, and 16-/17-year-olds should be accompanied by a parent or guardian and bring a withdrawal form from the most recent school attended. Entry into the adult education area is across from the WIN Job Center at ICC-Belden. Classes begin throughout the Itawamba Community College District the week of Jan. 8. The class schedule includes Aberdeen – The Aspire Group (110 East Commerce St.), Monday and Tuesday, 5-8 p.m.; Amory – WIN Job Center (1619 Highland Drive), Tuesday and Thursday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-8 p.m.; Belden – ICC Belden Center (3200 Adams Farm Rd.), Monday and Tuesday, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and 4:30-8:30 p.m. and Wednesday and Thursday, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; and ESL, Monday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Fulton – ICC (Academic Building rooms 212, 217), Monday and Tuesday, 3:30-7:30 p.m.; and Pontotoc – WIN Job Center (316 Coffee ... December 5, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
Pontotoc resident and ICC alum returns to alma mater to share her story with Emerging Scholars Almost five years ago, Pontotoc native and resident Karis Cox Pannell graduated from Itawamba Community College. Today she is a Certified Public Accountant, specializing in tax planning, strategy and consulting for both individuals and businesses. She is a 2017 graduate of South Pontotoc High School, and her journey has included both bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Mississippi State University, and most recently, recipient of the prestigious Fred T. Neely Gold Medal awarded to the student who has the highest CPA exam score in the state and passes all four sections on the first try. Oh, and by the way, that journey has also included a wedding with husband Landon a year and a half ago. Recently she came “home” to ICC, where she had an opportunity to share her story with area high school honor students during an Emerging Scholars luncheon. “Starting college is a significant step in your life, and it’s an opportunity to shape your future,” she said. “I decided I wanted to major in accounting back in high school, I was always a very logical thinker, ... November 17, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC celebrates relocation of Aberdeen adult education class with open house Itawamba Community College celebrated the relocation of its Aberdeen adult education classes with an open house, Nov. 14. Aberdeen Mayor Charles Scott expressed appreciation to Teresa Reid, owner of the Aspire Group, the new location, for providing building space and computers for the adult education class. He said that the partnership will provide more opportunities for the people of Aberdeen. Monroe County Sheriff Kevin Crook agreed, saying he is “very interested in the program, especially providing opportunities for inmates.” “The transition to this center not only creates but expands partnerships, providing another location in Monroe County,” said ICC President Dr. Jay Allen. The class meets Mondays and Tuesdays from 5-8 p.m. at 110 East Commerce Street. There is no cost. For more information, email adulteducation@iccms.edu or call (662) 407-1510. November 15, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC Surgical Technology students prepare to be 'unsung heroes' In the 1940s, surgical technology became an official career path due to the demands of operating rooms in World War II although the first public use of anesthesia was in 1846. Extreme cleanliness and sterilization weren’t normal household words until COVID-19’s extensive global impact. Masks and hand sanitizers became the norm for every individual as well as using cleaning solutions to prevent the spread of disease in homes across the world. However, those words, cleanliness and sterilization, have always been a significant part of the vocabulary of Surgical Technologists, who have made them a priority since the late 1800s. With this awareness comes an enhanced appreciation of the unsung heroes of operating rooms worldwide. According to the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, individuals who are interested in becoming a Surgical Technologist must be detail-oriented since errors could be life threatening. Additional qualities include working well under pressure and having great communication skills. Surgical Technologists serve as members of the surgical team and work with surgeons, anesthesiologists and certified registered nurse anesthetists, registered ... October 30, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>