Jackson Location | BRCC

CCMA’s are needed in a variety of settings and are an integral part of the medical team that works directly with the Healthcare Provider. The CCMA program provides both classroom and hands-on instruction regarding the role of the medical assistant in the practical setting. Classroom lectures cover the overview of the human body and its system. The hands-on component of this course teaches you skills that will be performed in the clinical environment, such as:  EKG, Phlebotomy, Wound Care, Medication Administration, Lab Collections/Testing, Glucometer testing, etc.

Upon successful completion of course, students will be prepared and eligible to take the CCMAexam from the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).

• Contact Hours: 164                                     Class Dates: 1/17/23 - 5/31/23
• Location: Jackson                                        Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday
• Tuition: $3,500
• Exam Date: 6/7/23 

This is a hybrid opportunity class for open-enrollment and dual-enrollment students. Students may choose to participate in either CNA or CMHT or choose to complete the combined course.

Upon successful completion of course, students will be prepared and eligible to take the CCMAexam from the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).

Mental Health Technician: This accelerated examination preparation course includes both classroom and hands-on lab experience. The focus of the training is to prepare students to successfully pass the CMHT examination through the NCCB.
Coursework will focus on care for mentally impaired and emotionally disturbed persons as well as mental health-focused hygiene, basic patient assessment, and dispensed medication administration. Participants will also be trained to lead prescribed individual and group therapies and assist patients with activities of daily living. The exam fee includes a study guide and additional exam preparation materials. Upon successful completion, of course, students will be prepared and eligible to take the CMHT exam from the National Career Certification Board (NCCB).
 
Certified Nurse Aide: This course includes theory, skills lab, and external clinical experience required of general nurse aids in long-term healthcare facilities. This training includes instruction in state-required clinical skills and foundational knowledge of caregiving in the long-term care facility. Upon completion of this course, students are well prepared to sit for the Prometric proctored exam and competently perform the required skills.

• Contact Hours: 164                                     Class Dates: 1/17/23 - 5/31/23
• Location: Jackson
• Tuition: $1,500/course 

*CNA Clinical week will be a 40hr work week from 7:00 am - 3:30 pm at an approved clinical location near the Jackson campus.*

The Medication Attendant Certified (MAC) is a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), who has received additional training in designated medication preparation and administration. The primary role of the MAC is administering medications, and he/ she will not have a patient care assignment that conflicts with or distracts from his/ her primary role. The MAC's role is completely dependent upon the delegation from a licensed nurse. The MAC cannot function without delegation from the licensed nurse.

Upon successful completion of course, students will be prepared and eligible to take the CCMAexam from the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).

• Contact Hours: 1325                                     Class Dates: TBD
• Location: Jackson                                         Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
• Tuition: $4,500 

*MAC Clinical week will be a 40hr work week from 7:00 am - 3:30 pm at an approved clinical location near the Jackson campus.*
 
MAC and CNA applicants must complete the following clinical requirements for program admission.

Clinical/Admissions Requirements:
*MAC ONLY* Minimum of 1-year full-time work as a CNA (unencumbered and listed on state registry). A letter documenting a minimum of 1 year of experience is required from the employer supervisor.
Vaccine Record - Tetanus (10 yr), TB Skin Test, Flu, Covid, Hep B series or titer, and additional requirements as made necessary by clinical sites.
Criminal Background Check
10-panel drug screen
Highschool diploma or equivalent
18yr or older