Counseling Services at Hinds Community College are designed to provide a comprehensive group of resources for students. Services provided by the counseling centers are free and confidential. Usually, no appointment is necessary. Counselors are available at each location of Hinds Community College. Counselors serve as the general advisors for all students entering into the college. At the time the student is enrolled, the counselor will provide the student with the appropriate information to match college resources with the student's needs. Counselors can assist in making the student's entry into Hinds a smooth one. They may assist the student in exploring a variety of courses leading to various majors. Counselors can also assist students in adapting to change and in learning good decision making skills as well as make appropriate referrals to other resources which may be of use to the student.
Counseling and Mental Health Resources
Domestic Violence Resources
Drug and Alcohol Treatment
Am I required to meet with a counselor/advisor to schedule classes?
First-time students must see an advisor or counselor at one of the six (6) campus locations. Advisors and counselors are available for all students; however, returning students are not required to seek advisement.
Do I owe money or have a restriction from the admissions or business office that needs to be cleared?
Go to My.Hinds and check your account status. If there is a balance or restriction, go to the appropriate office or call 601-857-5261 or 1-800-HINDSCC.
What classes have I successfully completed toward my major?
First, print your unofficial transcript from My.Hinds. If you have attended another college check to see if the credits have been posted to your Hinds transcript. If not, contact the Office of Admissions and request that college transfer credits post to your record.
What classes should I register for next semester?
Review your program of study and mark courses completed and in progress.
Academic General Program of Study (Associate of Arts GPS and academic course descriptions)
Academic 4 year college transfer program (Associate of Arts with Academic Major)
Hinds Technical Program of Study (Associate of Applied Science)
Hinds Career Program of Study (Career Certificate)
*Students enrolled in developmental classes may wish to speak with an academic advisor.
Do these classes have any prerequisites?
After selecting courses that you need to complete for graduation, you may view the Catalog Course Descriptions to see if there are any prerequisite classes.
I’m interested in Nursing & Allied Health programs. What are the admission requirements?
You may view the requirements here: Admission for Nursing & Allied Health Programs
How can I view the class schedule of what is being offered and at which location?
Search for classes, dates, and times from the online course schedule.
I’m a current student. How do I register for classes?
Go to My.Hinds and web register for academic and/or technical classes. Career students must register in person. For step by step instructions, please view the Web Registration Video Tutorial
What online classes are offered?
MSVCC Course Offerings: MSVCC schedule.
I’m an online student. How do I register for classes?
First-time Hinds students must see a Hinds advisor to register for their first semester of courses. After that term, the student may web register for their classes through My.Hinds.
How do I register for an online course offered by a different community college in MS?
Lookup MSVCC Course Offerings on the MSVCC Schedule online tool. Classes offered by other colleges are subject to approval based on criteria set forth by the Distance Learning office. More information can be found under the FAQ for Hinds Distance Learning. Contact your advisor for more information.
When is payment for classes due?
Check your financial aid status and the account balance at My.Hinds. All fees are due 10 days before classes begin (or at the time of registration if registering within 10 days of classes starting). Note: If you have not paid your fees in full, entered into a payment plan with the college, or been approved for financial aid by the due date, you will be removed from your classes.
Where can I get a copy of my schedule?
You may view and print your schedule at My.Hinds.
I took this class in high school. Why do I have to take this class in college?
You must receive college credit in the class for the course to be counted toward graduation. However, if while you were in high school you also took classes through a college, you may be able to use the college credit course toward graduation. You should send your high school transcript to Hinds CC to be evaluated.
Associate Degree Nursing is a 2 year program that prepares the graduate as a generalist capable of providing competent, accountable client care in diverse settings. Major areas of emphasis encompass the following core components of nursing practice: professional behaviors, communication, assessment, clinical decision making, caring interventions, teaching and learning, collaboration and managing care. Two options are available: the Generic Option and the Transition to RN Option.
Information sessions are held at the Nursing/Allied Health Center on the first Friday of each month at 1 p.m., except holidays. These sessions will provide you with an opportunity to talk with nursing faculty, counselors, and financial aid representatives and to tour school labs.
The Transition to RN Option is designed to assist the licensed practical nurse (LPN), paramedic and respiratory therapist in making the transition to registered professional nurse (RN). Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Exam for Register Nurses (NCLEX-RN®). Courses are offered at the Nursing/Allied Health Center of the Jackson Campus and at the Vicksburg Campus.
The Generic Option and the Transition to RN Option each have a defined process for selection.
There is also a defined process for selection for transfer admissions.
Process for Selection to Generic Option
Process for Selection to the Transition to RN Option
Dental Assisting Technology is a career for individuals who enjoy patient contact, flexible hours, and the security of employable skills. It is ideal for the high school graduate seeking a stable career, the parent looking for a profession to coordinate with family responsibilities, or the adult searching for a second career choice.
After twelve months of training, the Dental Assisting graduate is prepared to assist the dentist at chairside, perform minor lab procedures, expose and develop radiographs, manage the front office, plus a variety of other skills. Classes begin every August and January and all courses for the program are taught at the Nursing/Allied Health Center in Jackson, Miss.
Career opportunities are very broad and diverse for graduates for this program. Though the majority of dental assistants are employed by general dentists, some graduates choose to work in one of the many dental specialties, such as pedodontics, orthodontics and oral surgery. Most assistants work at chairside, although opportunities do exist for graduates to participate in front office procedures. The demand for dental services will continue to grow in the future and therefore, the need for trained dental assistants will increase in order to meet that demand.
It is the applicant's responsibility to provide the required data to the Office of Admissions, Hinds Community College at Nursing/Allied Health Center, 1750 Chadwick Drive, Jackson, MS 39204-3490. Submitting the information to any other Hinds Community College location will delay the processing of your file.
Students who successfully complete the Dental Assisting program at Hinds Community College are eligible to sit for the national certification exam offered by the Dental Assisting National Board.
This program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association, 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60611-25678, 312.440.2500, www.ada.org.
Sonography is an imaging modality, which uses high frequency sound waves to produce images for diagnosis. The diagnostic medical sonography profession includes general sonography, cardiac sonography, vascular technology and various subspecialties. The profession requires sound judgment and the ability to provide appropriate health care services. Sonographers are highly skilled professionals, qualified by education, to provide patient services using diagnostic techniques under the supervision of a licensed physician, usually a radiologist. The sonographer may provide this service in a variety of medical settings. Sonographers assist the physicians in gathering data necessary to reach correct diagnostic decisions.
Entry level salaries of registered diagnostic medical sonographers vary greatly per geographical location. Beginning salaries in the Jackson area and in the state range between $30,000 and $40,000 per year. Pay scales increase with experience and registries obtained. To further your career in the radiology field, diagnostic medical sonography would be an exciting first step.
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography, AAS
The Hinds Community College Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Committee for Educational Programs for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS).
CAAHEP Contact Information:
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
Phone: 727-210-2350
www.caahep.org
JCR-DMS Contact Information:
Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
6021 University Boulevard, Suite 500
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Phone: 443.973.3251
Fax: 866.738.3444
www.jrcdms.org
An entry-level sonographer should be able to:
Admission Requirements:
1. Application for admission to Hinds Community College.
2. Application for Selection to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program.
3. Validation of high school graduation by official high school transcript or high school equivalency transcript (GED®, HiSET®, or TASC).
4. Official transcripts from all colleges attended, except Hinds Community College.
5. ACT composite score of 19 (If taken before October 1989 - 16).
6. Graduation from a JCERT Radiologic Technology Program (must include Radiographic Physics and Medical Terminology, as approved by the Program Chairperson).
Prerequisites to the First Clinical Course:
1. Verification of RTR credential by the first Diagnostic Medical Sonography class.
2. Prerequisites to the first Diagnostic Medical Sonography course: College Algebra (MAT 1313), Human Anatomy & Physiology I and II with labs (BIO 2511, BIO 2513, BIO 2521, BIO 2523), English Composition I and II (ENG 1113 , ENG 1123), Public
Speaking I (SPT 1113) or Interpersonal Communication (SPT 2173 ), Humanities/Fine Arts Elective, and a Social/Behavioral Science Elective.
3. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a “C” or above by the first Diagnostic Medical Sonography class.
Process for Selection:
1. Preference will be given to applicants who complete the application procedure by April 1st for Fall admission.
2. Individuals who have submitted all required admission documents will be considered for program admission based on a rating scale that includes: ACT Composite Score, ACT Math and Reading sub-scores; and previous military service/certificates/degrees.
3. Applicants selected into the program are required to attend a scheduled orientation session.
4. Applicants not selected for a class may reapply for subsequent classes by submitting a new Application for Selection to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program.
Information sessions are held at the Nursing/Allied Health Center on the first Friday of each month at 1 p.m., except holidays. These sessions will provide you with an opportunity to talk with faculty, counselors, and financial aid representatives and to tour school labs.
Emergency Medical Technicians and paramedics provide assessment, care and transport to patients in and out of the hospital setting. EMTs and paramedics function under physician medical direction and serve our communities, working for local ambulance services, paid and volunteer fire departments and other health care organizations. Hospitals and industry also hire EMTs.
The Hinds Community College Emergency Medical Sciences department offers:
Hinds Community College offers the EMT course each fall and spring semester. EMT is the entry-level and foundational course in emergency medical sciences, a one semester course.
Students may choose either the afternoon or evening course, depending on availability. Students should apply early to ensure availability, but applicants are considered until the late registration deadline for the respective semester in which the student plan to enter the program.
Students completing the EMT course are eligible to take the EMT National Registry exam.
Hinds Community College offers a full-time day program option for Paramedic training. EMT and Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II are prerequisites for the Paramedic program and must be taken within the last five years; a score of C or better is required in Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II.
The paramedic program is a 1-year program, beginning each August and completing the following July. The paramedic class meets on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays of each week from 8-4:30. Contact the Department of Emergency Medical Technology for the upcoming year's schedule.
The Hinds Community College EMT Paramedic program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions.
Contact Information for CAAHEP
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
727.210.2350
www.caahep.org
Contact Information for COAEMSP
Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions
Process for Selection for EMS-Paramedic
All requirements must be sent to:
Office of Admissions
Nursing/Allied Health Center
1750 Chadwick Dr.,
Jackson, MS 39204-3490
Mission: Prepare individuals to be competent, caring health care assistants.
Goals:
Admission Requirements
Process for Selection
Projected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics to be one of the 20 fastest growing occupations in the United States, Health Information Technology (HIT) is an excellent career choice for the person who is seeking a healthcare profession that combines interest in computer science, business, management, legal procedures and healthcare research. The medical world depends on health information specialists to collect data, interpret it, protect it and to determine how it can be used. The future for health information technicians looks bright. Employment opportunities include hospitals, physician offices, insurance companies, law firms, state and federal health agencies, long term care facilities, hospice agencies, teaching institutions and consulting firms.
Is This Career Right for You?
Are you interested in coding, medical reimbursement and billing, computers, information technology or business administration? Would you like to be part of the world of medicine without providing direct patient care? Would you like the opportunity to work from home? Do you enjoy diversity? Are you well organized and detail oriented? Would you like to make a contribution to the welfare of others? If you answered "yes" to two or more of the above questions, a career in Health Information Technology could be just right for you!
General Information
Click here to view the program of study
Admission Requirements:
Process for Selection:
Prerequisites to the first Health Information Technology Course: (Effective for students entering Fall 2014 Day or Evening Option)
Day Option: Completion of the following college courses with a grade of “C” or above:
Evening Option: Completion of the following college courses with a grade of “C” or above:
First Friday - Information Session
Information sessions are held at the Nursing/Allied Health Center on the first Friday of each month at 1 p.m., except holidays. These sessions will provide you with an opportunity to talk with faculty, counselors, and financial aid representatives and to tour school labs.
Work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses and other surgical personnel before, during and after surgery. Surgical Technologists work extensively with surgical instruments, supplies and equipment to provide a safe surgical experience for each patient. The Surgical Technology program begins every August and lasts for one year (3 semesters).
Employment Potential
Certified technologist can work in hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, surgeons' office and in materials management or central processing. They are also qualified for the field of medical products and sales.
First Friday - Information Session
Information sessions are held at the Nursing/Allied Health Center on the first Friday of each month at 1 p.m., except holidays. These sessions will provide you with an opportunity to talk with faculty, counselors, and financial aid representatives and to tour school labs.
Possible Degrees
Accreditation and Credentialing Information
Accreditation
The Hinds Community College Surgical Technology program is accredited by the Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Committee on Education in Surgical Technology.
CAAHEP Contact Information:
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education ProgramsCredentialing Information
Students who successfully complete the Surgical Technology Program are eligible to take the examination for certification from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs and the Accreditation Review Committee on Education in Surgical Technology.
Admission Requirements
Gainful Employment Information
Cost of Program (All Costs Subject to Change)
Length of Program
Employment
Jobs related to this program:
Surgical technologists (SOC 29-2055)
Job Placement Rate: 72%
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