23 January ICC accepting applications for health science programs January 23, 2025 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Applications are currently being accepted for 11 health science programs, which begin in August at Itawamba Community College. They include Associate Degree Nursing, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, EMS Paramedic, Health Information Technology, Practical Nursing (August class), Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology, Physical Therapist Assistant Technology, Public Health Technology, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Care Technology and Surgical Technology. The deadline to apply is May 1. For more information about program requirements, access ICC’s website at www.iccms.edu or call (662) 620-5239. Related Articles Application deadline approaches for ICC health science programs Itawamba Community College’s School of Health Science programs are designed to prepare individuals for employment in the healthcare field, and the application deadline for fall 2025 is rapidly approaching for 10 of the 11 programs. Students interested in ICC’s Associate Degree Nursing, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Health Information Technology, Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology, Physical Therapist Assistant Technology, Practical Nursing, Public Health Technology, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Care Technology and Surgical Technology must submit their online application and meet the requirements by May 1. According to Tonya Vaughn, Dean of Health Science Instruction, the only exception is Emergency Medical Sciences, which has an application deadline of Aug. 1 for the fall class. “Those who complete ICC’s health science programs earn either a certificate of completion or an Associate of Applied Science degree at the conclusion of their programs,” Vaughn said. “With our sophomores in all programs nearing the end of their study and preparation to enter the workforce, it is both a sad and happy time. We are excited for them as they take their place ... ICC, Baptist College of Health Sciences sign articulation agreement An articulation agreement between the Baptist College of Health Sciences and Itawamba Community College will give students in ICC’s Public Health Technology program another transfer pathway. ICC President Dr. Jay Allen and Baptist College of Health Sciences President Dr. Betty Sue McGarvey signed the agreement at the ICC Tupelo Campus recently. “Baptist College is excited to partner with Itawamba Community College and its Public Health Technology program,” McGarvey said. “This articulation agreement allows ICC graduates to enroll in our new Population Health bachelor’s program. Population Health is an expanding field in the health care industry and is experiencing substantial job growth in the region. Baptist Memorial Health Care consists of 22 hospitals and 190 clinics. Several Baptist hospitals are in close proximity to Tupelo, including facilities in Booneville, Columbus, New Albany and Oxford. Baptist College desires to prepare these students to fill the upcoming needs in this field and help meet the Population Health job demands in our region.” “Itawamba Community College appreciates this significant partnership with the Baptist College of Health Sciences,” Allen said. “This agreement will provide a significant opportunity ... May 1 deadline for ICC's health science programs application May 1 is the deadline for the submission of applications for health science programs at Itawamba Community College. They include associate degree nursing, diagnostic medical sonography, emergency medical sciences, health information technology, licensed practical nursing (August class), occupational therapy assistant technology, physical therapist assistant technology, public health technology, radiologic technology, respiratory care technology and surgical technology. For more information about program requirements, access ICC’s website at www.iccms.edu or call (662) 620-5239. May 1 is application deadline for ICC health science programs May 1 is the deadline for the submission of applications for health science programs at Itawamba Community College. They include associate degree nursing, diagnostic medical sonography, health information technology, licensed practical nursing (August class), occupational therapy assistant technology, physical therapist assistant technology, public health technology, radiologic technology, respiratory care technology and surgical technology. For more information about program requirements, access ICC’s website at www.iccms.edu or call (662) 620-5239. May 1 deadline for ICC health science programs application May 1 is the deadline for the submission of applications for health science programs at Itawamba Community College. They include Associate Degree Nursing, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Health Information Technology, Practical Nursing (August class), Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology, Physical Therapist Assistant Technology, Public Health Technology, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Care Technology and Surgical Technology. For more information about program requirements, access ICC’s website at www.iccms.edu or call (662) 620-5239. Apr. 1 deadline for application for health science programs Apr. 1 is the deadline for the submission of applications for several health-related programs at Itawamba Community College. They include associate degree nursing, health information technology, licensed practical nursing (August class), occupational therapy assistant technology, physical therapist assistant technology, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy technology and surgical technology, all at the Tupelo Campus. For more information about program requirements, access ICC’s website at www.iccms.edu or call (662) 620-5239. Comments are closed.