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The Certified Medical Assistant to Practical Nursing Bridge Program is a 12-month diploma program, which consists of a combination of classroom, laboratory and clinical experiences. These experiences expose the student to the wide variety of tasks and responsibilities required of today’s practical nurse. Students must be certified as a Medical Assistant from an accredited institution to enter the program. Students will be granted credit for 216 clock hours of the Practical Nursing Program upon acceptance into the program.

This program is accredited through HVAC Excellence. It is designed to provide instruction in the techniques, skills, and technical information necessary for entry level employment. Related math and theory are taught as needed throughout the program. Students become skilled in the utilization of computer equipment used in the industry. Certification can be obtained in EPA 608A Refrigerant Handling, R410A Safety Handling, HVAC Excellence Air-Conditioning, Heat Pump, Gas Heat, and Electric Heat.

Welding is designed to give the student basic preparation toward becoming an expert welder and using welding as a trade. Specialized classroom and shop learning experiences with all types of commonly used metal welding are offered. These types include shielded metal arc (stick welding), gas metal arc (MIG), tungsten inert gas (TIG), and flux core welding. Also flame cutting and plasma arc cutting are taught. Other related instruction emphasizes properties of metals, blueprint reading, welding symbols, fitting, and fabrication.

The Jackson Regional Practical Nursing Program provides the theory and skills necessary to perform as an entry-level practical nurse upon successful program completion. Instruction is provided through classroom lecture and discussion, laboratory demonstrations and practice, and clinical assignments at hospitals and long term care facilities. Through clinical rotations, students are exposed to the care of persons in a variety of settings such as: medical, surgical, pediatric, obstetrical and geriatric.