5 January New Medical Assistant class to begin Jan. 22 at ICC Belden Center January 5, 2024 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 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. Related Articles 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. ICC schedules pathways classes to begin in January at Belden Center Itawamba Community College has scheduled several pathways classes to begin in January 2025 at the Belden Center (3200 Adams Farm Rd.). They include Food Management Certification, Jan. 13-Feb. 7, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; Certified Nursing Assistant, Jan. 13-Mar. 26, Mondays and Wednesdays, 5-9 p.m.; Medical Administrative Assistant, Jan 13-Apr. 9, Mondays, 5-9 p.m. plus additional online assignments; Medical Assistant, Jan. 13-May 8, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 6-9 p.m.; Business Office Specialist, Jan. 14-May 8, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-9 p.m.; and EMT Basic, Jan. 14-May 8, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-10 p.m. 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 and Alcohol Certification, menu planning preparation, assist/participate in execution of catered events, résumé/interview skills and front- and back-of-the-house operations. 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. Medical Administrative Assistant is designed to teach ... Registration underway at ICC for three career pathway programs to begin Jan. 30 at Belden Center Registration is underway at Itawamba Community College for three career pathway programs that will begin January 30 at the Belden Center. They include Electrician Assistant, Small Engine Repair and Introduction to Welding and Cutting. Electrician Assistant will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-9 p.m. through Feb. 29. The program prepares individuals to work closely with their supervising electrician to perform routine electrical work. It provides the foundational knowledge of basic math and basic safety rules; the use of hand, measuring and power tools; basic electricity and residential wiring. Students can also prepare for entry-level jobs in industry or private businesses. Cost is $370. In the 16-session Small Engine Repair pathway, students prepare for a career as they develop skills in basic maintenance, recoil systems, fuel systems, ignition systems/electrical circuits and disassembling and rebuilding small engines. Classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays through March 28 from 6-9 p.m. Those who successfully complete the program are prepared for entry-level technician positions at an existing small engine repair business or potentially opening their own shop. Cost is ... Registration underway for three ICC continuing education classes that begin soon at the Belden Center Registration is continuing for several continuing education classes that begin soon at the Itawamba Community College Belden Center. They include Autoimmune Nutrition, Oct. 12; and Beginning Cake Decorating and Basic Computer Skills, both Oct. 16. Autoimmune Nutrition, which meets Thursday nights for six weeks from 6-7:30 p.m., includes tailoring the diet to manage an overactive immune system, the definition of autoimmune disorder, dealing with increased sugar consumption and foods that heal. Cost is $45. Basic Computer Skills is for the computer operator beginner. Included are basic operation instruction, Microsoft Word and such functions as email. No keyboarding will be taught in the class which meets Mondays and Tuesdays for four weeks. The cost is $85. Beginning Cake Decorating meets each Monday night for four weeks. The $125 fee includes the cost of supplies and the Wilton decorating kit, which participants will keep. Limited seating is available for all classes. To register or for more information, email continuingeducation@iccms.edu or call (662) 407-1500. ICC schedules pathways classes to begin Sept. 10 at Belden Center Itawamba Community College has scheduled several pathways classes to begin Sept. 10 at the Belden Center (3200 Adams Farm Rd.). They include Electrician Assistant, Sept. 10-Oct. 10, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-9 p.m.; Small Engine Repair, Sept. 10-Nov. 7, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-9 p.m.; and Introduction to Welding and Cutting, Sept. 10-Oct. 10, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-9 p.m. Electrician Assistant provides the foundational knowledge of basic math and basic safety rules; the use of hand, measuring and power tools; basic electricity and residential writing. Students can also prepare for entry-level jobs in industry or private businesses. Small Engine Repair Technician enables students to prepare for a career as they develop small engine repair skills, and upon completion, they will be equipped for an entry-level technician position at an existing small engine repair business or to open their own related business. Introduction to Welding and Cutting is designed to give students entry-level skills and to prepare them to do basic GMAW and SMAW welding jobs that some industries and small businesses require. The class can also be useful to the small farmer or ... ICC schedules pathways classes to begin in August at Belden Center Itawamba Community College has scheduled several pathways classes to begin in August at the Belden Center (3200 Adams Farm Rd.). They include Business Office Specialist, August 8-December 8, 5-9 p.m., Mondays and Thursdays; Certified Nursing Assistant, August 8-October 19, 5-9 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays; EMT Basic, August 9-December 8, 5-10 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays; Google IT Support Certificate, August 8-December 8, online (self-paced) and Pharmacy Technician, August 9-December 6, Tuesdays, 6-9 p.m. Additional opportunities are available including Human Resource Assistant, Introduction to Industrial Maintenance, Manufacturing Skills Basic Certification and Quality Improvement Associate. For more information about all classes or to register, call (662) 407-1569 or email pathways@iccms.edu. Comments are closed.