Apprenticeship Programs

Certified Nursing Assistant

Develop essential patient care skills to lay the foundation for your healthcare career.

Program Duration: One Year
Career Paths: Medical Assistant (MA), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Registered Nurse (RN), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Certification: Mississippi Department of Health
Program Duration: One Year
Career Paths: Medical Assistant (MA), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Registered Nurse (RN), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Certification: Mississippi Department of Health
Certified Nursing Assistant

Medical Assistant

Strengthen your clinical and administrative skills to work confidently in almost any medical environment.

Program Duration: Two Years
Career Paths: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Registered Nurse (RN), Clinical Support Specialty Roles
Certification: Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT)
Program Duration: Two Years
Career Paths: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Registered Nurse (RN), Clinical Support Specialty Roles
Certification: Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT)
Medical Assistant

Licensed Practical Nurse

Gain hands-on nursing experience at Singing River while studying at MGCCC’s School of Nursing.

Program Duration: Two Years
Career Paths: Registered Nurse (RN), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Certification: NCLEX-PN
Program Duration: Two Years
Career Paths: Registered Nurse (RN), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Certification: NCLEX-PN
Licensed Practical Nurse

Phlebotomy Tech

Train to draw blood safely and confidently while opening the doors to your professional advancement.

Program Duration: One Year
Career Paths: Hospital Phlebotomist, Laboratory Technician, Medical Assistant (MA), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Registered Nurse (RN)
Certification: Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT)
Program Duration: One Year
Career Paths: Hospital Phlebotomist, Laboratory Technician, Medical Assistant (MA), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Registered Nurse (RN)
Certification: Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT)
Phlebotomy Tech

Pharmacy Tech

Learn medication handling and the pharmacy fundamentals that will support your long-term career growth.

Program Duration: One Year
Career Paths: Compound Pharmacy Tech, Retail Pharmacy Tech, Pharmacy Tech Level II, Pharmacy Tech Level III, Pharmacy Tech Liaison
Certification: PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
Program Duration: One Year
Career Paths: Compound Pharmacy Tech, Retail Pharmacy Tech, Pharmacy Tech Level II, Pharmacy Tech Level III, Pharmacy Tech Liaison
Certification: PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
Pharmacy Tech

Surgical Tech

Prepare to assist in high-stakes procedures and launch your career in the operating room.

Program Duration: One Year
Career Paths: Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA)
Certification: Tech in Surgery Certified (TS-C)
Program Duration: One Year
Career Paths: Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA)
Certification: Tech in Surgery Certified (TS-C)
Surgical Tech