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• 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.
• 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.
• Nov. 1 deadline to apply for ICC spring 2023 Practical Nursing class

  Nov. 1 is the deadline to apply for Itawamba Community College’s Practical Nursing class, which will begin Jan. 9.             Practical Nursing is a one-year (three-semester) program. Upon completion, graduates receive a Certificate of Completion and are eligible to take the N-CLEX (national board examination) to become a Licensed Practical Nurse.             For more information, contact Blake Buse at pbbuse@iccms.edu or (662) 620-5239 or Cassidy Little at celittle03@iccms.edu or (662) 620-5206.
• ICC Continuing Education classes set to begin soon

              Registration is underway for several continuing education classes that will begin soon at Itawamba Community College. They include Introduction to Single Board Microcomputers and Microcontrollers, Digital Photography for Beginners, Microsoft Excel for Beginners, Personal Finance and Art – A Basic Approach to Watercolor and Certified Nursing Assistant.             Introduction to Single Board Microcomputers and Microcontrollers will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-9 p.m. from Sept. 10-19. It provides students with basic knowledge and basic concepts of single board computers and controllers. The class is intended for individuals possessing a basic understanding of computers and electricity, targeting both STEM educators and hobbyists. Topics covered include Single Board Computers, Introduction to the Raspberry Pi SBC, Introduction to the Arduino SBC and Basic Setup and Programming with Arduino IDE software. The fee is $100, which includes the Arduino book.             Digital Photography for Beginners is designed for those who have a new SLR camera or want to increase their skill with a camera they already have. Highlights include setting up your camera, focal points, composition, cropping, f stops, ...
• Registration underway for January pathways classes at ICC

              Registration is underway for several pathways classes that will begin in January at Itawamba Community College.             They include Business Office Specialist, Certified Nursing Assistant, EMT Basic, Food Service, Enhanced Forklift Operator, Google IT Support Certificate, Medical Administrative Assistant, Pharmacy Technician and Phlebotomy Technician.             Business Office Specialist will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-9:30 p.m., Jan. 11-May 5. It is designed for students to develop basic office, communication and computer technology skills. Through intensive lab instruction, students will have the opportunity to attain an Intuit Quickbooks® certification and receive training and instruction to prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist certification for Microsoft Excel and Word. Additional instruction and training include performance of technical office tasks, basic math, fundamentals of bookkeeping and human resource management.             Certified Nursing Assistant will meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 5-9 p.m., Jan. 10-Mar. 16. Participants will be prepared to take the exam to become a CNA, which affords opportunities for employment in nursing homes, medical centers, home healthcare providers and clinics as well as an excellent foundation for those who ...
• Registration underway for ICC pathways, continuing education classes

  Registration is underway for several pathways/continuing education classes that will begin soon at Itawamba Community College.             They include Certified Nursing Assistant, Beginning Sign Language II, Microsoft Excel for Beginners, ServSafe, ACT Prep and Forklift Operator Training.             Certified Nursing Assistant meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 5-9 p.m., Mar. 20-May 24. The program 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. Becoming a CNA provides an excellent foundation for those who want to advance in the nursing profession.             Beginning Sign Language II, which meets Mondays from 6-9 p.m., Mar. 20-Apr. 17, includes the non-verbal method of communication for the deaf and hearing-impaired. The student book is included in the fee.             Microsoft Excel for Beginners meets Tuesdays from 5:30-8:30 p.m., Mar. 21-Apr. 18. The class includes learning how to design, create and edit spreadsheets and basic charts, insert formulas, designate ranges and sort data.             ServSafe Certification training will meet Mar. 25 from 8 ...