New Medical Courses at Jones College’s Greene County Center Address Local Healthcare Needs

Jones College’s Greene County Center in Leakesville is adding new medical courses to its program. This is in response to local clinics and hospitals' increasing demand for trained staff in Healthcare Assistant, Medical Assistant, and Phlebotomy roles. The center's Dean, Alan Cook, announced the first phlebotomy class started in February. Plans are in progress to launch Certified Nurse Assistant and Medical Assistant programs. An EMT program is also planned for fall 2024.

The new courses aim to address the local community's medical needs, which includes a hospital and several clinics. The seven-week phlebotomy course is already available, preparing students to collect blood specimens for clinical laboratories. Graduates could earn $15-$23 per hour.

The Health Care Assistant Program is a one-semester course that trains students to assist medical professionals. Graduates could work as Homemakers, Nurse Assistants, Long-term Care Aides, or Home Health Aides, earning $15-$25 per hour. The program includes classroom instruction, laboratory work, and clinical practice, covering various medical topics.

The Medical Assistant for credit program, planned for fall 2024, aims to equip students with skills and knowledge for various medical settings. Graduates could earn $13-$22 per hour.

For more details about these programs, contact the Jones College, Greene County Center. The center is dedicated to providing quality education and training to meet the community's increasing medical needs.

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