The objective of these criminal justice courses is to prepare students for careers in criminal justice with an understanding of the criminal justice system in state, county, and municipal law enforcement; corrections; courts; security; and other criminal justice-related agencies. Curricula in law enforcement and corrections are available to meet the different needs of the student by teaching workplace competencies. A grade of C or higher is required in all Criminal Justice classes for graduation.

Law Enforcement

1 May be eligible for articulation with a high school that has a current articulation agreement with MCC. See the high school counselor for information.

Corrections

(An Approved Tech-Prep Program)

1 May be eligible for articulation with a high school that has a current articulation agreement with MCC. See the high school counselor for information. 

(An Approved Tech-Prep Program)

The curriculum in the Child Development/Early Childhood Program is designed to prepare individuals for careers in human services agencies. Students completing the program may serve in child care agencies or programs as caregivers/teachers, directors or supervisors, foster parents, or para-professionals in educational systems. The course work provides academic background as well as practical workplace experience. A grade of C or higher in all Child Development classes in the selected curriculum is required for graduation.

1 May be eligible for articulation with a high school that has a current articulation agreement with MCC. See the high school counselor for information.

Accredited/Approved by Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas, (333 Guadalupe #3-460, Austin, TX 78701;) www.bne.state.tx.us

This one-year certificate program is designed to prepare the vocational nurse to provide direct patient care and other nursing activities as designated by the licensure and practice regulations defined by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas. Students must provide Nurse Entrance Test (NET) test scores for admission review. Graduates are eligible to apply to write the examination for vocational nurse licensure (NCLEX-PN). Students enrolled in a pre-vocational nursing academic program at MCC are required to take the THEA or approved alternative test prior to enrolling in college courses. Once students are accepted in the Vocational Nursing Program they will be Texas Success Initiative waived.

All students must be concurrently enrolled in both a theory course and a clinical course each semester in the program.

A student has three years to complete the vocational nursing curriculum after official enrollment in the first vocational nursing course. Contact the program director for further information.

Prerequisites:

Academic courses must be completed before entering the program.

NOTE: Students must pass the theory and clinical parts of any vocational nursing course to progress in the program. A grade of C or better must be earned in all courses required for a Certificate of Completion in vocational nursing.

Students completing all three semesters are eligible for a Certificate of Completion and to make application to write the National Council Licensing Examination for Vocational Nurses (NCLEX-PN).

Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (1361 Park St., Clearwater, FL 33756; www.caahep.org; 727-210-2350)

This one-year certificate program is designed to prepare surgical technologists to be an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients in a variety of settings as defined by the National Board of Surgical Technology. Students enrolled in a pre-surgical technology academic program at MCC are required to take the THEA or an approved alternative test prior to enrolling in college courses. A student has three years to complete the surgical technology curriculum after official enrollment in the first surgical technology course. Contact the program director for further information.

The Paramedicine Program is designed to prepare students for a career in emergency medical services. Progression through the program is EMT Basic, EMT Intermediate, certificate in Paramedicine, and A.A.S. in Paramedicine. Students may complete a 12-month program and be awarded a certificate of completion and be eligible to take the exam for certified paramedic administered by the National Registry for Paramedics. Students completing the two-year program will be awarded an A.A.S. degree in Advanced Paramedic or Paramedic Management and will be eligible to apply for paramedic licensure. Regular admission to the college is required. Contact the program director for more information. If developmental courses are needed for Texas Success Initiative requirements, it is recommended such courses be completed before enrolling in the program.

For information about credit through advanced standing for students holding their Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-Basic and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-Intermediate, see the policy on Advanced Standings.

Prerequisite: Emergency Medical Technician Basic certification.

Level Two Exit
Students entering the Certificate of Paramedicine program will receive 5 hours of credit for their EMT-Basic Certification

Office Technology Careers certificate programs are designed to provide students with skills and knowledge applicable to secretarial and information processing positions: receptionist, medical unit secretary, correspondence secretary, data entry and bookkeeping. Certificate programs in secretarial training, medical unit secretary, and computer applications can be completed in nine months to one year and provide for employment or advancement in various business environments.

The Medical Transcription Certificate Program prepares individuals to become medical language specialists who interpret and transcribe dictation from physicians and other health care professionals in order to document patient care and to facilitate delivery of health care services. Students will gain knowledge of medical terminology, human disease processes, pharmacology, diagnostic studies, surgical procedures, documentation requirements, and medico-legal principles. In addition to acquiring word processing skills and knowledge of voice processing equipment, students must be proficient in English grammar, punctuation, and proofreading.

A wide variety of career opportunities exist in the field of medical transcription, such as working in hospitals, physician clinics, outpatient diagnostic, and surgical services, insurance companies, or with private transcription services.

The one-year Medical Transcription Certificate at MCC is offered through the Health Information Technology Program.

A grade point average of least 2.25 in the full program curriculum and a grade of C or better in all prescribed courses (HITT, HPRS and MRMT) will qualify the student to receive the Certificate of Completion in Medical Transcription. *

Students have three years to complete the program following enrollment in the first medical transcription course.

Prerequisite: 40 words per minute keyboarding skills.

* The clinical course may require students to travel within a 60-mile radius of Waco.

Enhanced Skills Certificate

The Enhanced Skills Certificate in Computed Tomography provides students with knowledge and skills needed to perform computed tomography exams in medical facilities. Courses can be completed in one semester and include both lecture and clinical courses. Eligibility for enrollment is limited to graduates of an accredited radiologic technology program. Contact the program director for further information.

Office Technology Careers certificate programs are designed to provide students with skills and knowledge applicable to secretarial and information processing positions: receptionist, medical unit secretary, correspondence secretary, data entry and bookkeeping. Certificate programs in secretarial training, medical unit secretary, and computer applications can be completed in nine months to one year and provide for employment or advancement in various business environments.

The Coding Specialist Certificate prepares students to work as Health Information coding specialists in hospitals, health agencies, medical clinics and other health care settings that submit billing for reimbursement. Job opportunities are plentiful for coding specialists, who may also apply these courses to MCC’s two-year Health Information Technology A.A.S. degree.

The certificate program is a one-year, open-enrollment program offered through the Health Information Technology Program. The Coding Specialist Certificate Program is a Texas Success Initiative waived program, provided the student strictly adheres to the certificate degree plan. Upon completion of the program, the student will receive a Certificate of Completion.*

Individuals with coding work experience or education as a coding specialist may apply to take the national examination offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) for certification as a Certified Coding Associate. The Coding Specialist Certificate Program at MCC can assist in preparing individuals to sit for the CCA examination.

Program prerequisite: Keyboarding skills

* A grade of C or better in all certificate courses or an overall GPA of 2.25 is required to progress through the program. The clinical course may require students to travel within a 60-mile radius of Waco.

Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) (1361 Park St., Clearwater, FL, 33756; www.caahep.org.)

The respiratory care curriculum leads to an Associate in Applied Science degree in Respiratory Care Technology. Students who complete the associate degree curriculum will be eligible to complete the examinations administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) for Certification (CRT) and Registry (RRT). The respiratory therapist applies scientific knowledge and theory to practical clinical problems of respiratory care. The knowledge and skills for performing various respiratory care modalities are achieved through didactic, laboratory, and clinical preparation. Clinical training in routine and special procedures applicable to pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients is provided. Respiratory therapy personnel are employed in hospitals, nursing care facilities, clinics, and institutions or companies providing home care. Applicants for this program must meet admission requirements established by the college. If developmental courses are needed for Texas Success Initiative requirements, it is recommended that such courses be completed before the fall semester of the first year of the program.

A student has five years to complete requirements for the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Respiratory Care after official enrollment into the program. Contact the program director for further information.

Accredited by Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182; www.jrcert.org; 312-704-5300)

The radiologic technologist assists radiologists (physicians specially trained in uses of radiation) in the examination of patients for broken bones, ulcers, tumors, disease or malfunction of organs within the body. Students in the Radiologic Technology Program learn the positioning, exposure, professional ethics, medical terminology, physics, procedures, and techniques of x-ray technology. A student completing the program is eligible to apply for admission to the certification exam administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). The radiologic technologist may secure employment in hospitals and clinics and other health care agencies. If developmental courses are needed for Texas Success Initiative requirements, it is recommended such courses be completed before enrolling in the program.

A student has five years to complete the radiologic technology curriculum after official enrollment in the first radiologic technology course. Contact the program director for further information.