Health Care Assistant 

Our Health Care Assistant program prepares an individual to assist in providing health care as a member of the health care team under the direction of a health care professional. The Health Care Assistant is also known as a Nurse Aide (NA) or personal care assistant.

The Health Care Assistant program is a one semester program. MDCC has three area programs: MDCC Main campus in Moorhead, MS,  Greenville Higher Education Center in Greenville, MS, and  Golden Age Nursing Home in Greenwood, MS. All programs are hybrid night programs (Days and Times will be included in the HCA Application). Programs are taught each fall and spring semester. The main campus offers a summer program option. Clinical experiences are provided at area Long-Term care agencies.

A certificate of completion will be awarded to those who satisfactorily complete the HCA curriculum. Upon successful completion of the curriculum, students are eligible to sit for the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program Examination. Students who complete the program may qualify for employment as Homemakers, Nurse Assistants, Long-Term Care Aides or Home Health Aides in the Mississippi health care industry.

The Health Care Assistant Programs at Mississippi Delta Community College are approved by the Mississippi Department of Health (Bureau of Health Facilities Licensure & certification): 570 East Woodrow Wilson Drive, Jackson, MS 39215. (601) 364-2717.

Professional Licensure/Certification 

The Health Care Assistant programs at MDCC is a Mississippi State Approved Nurse Aide training program that meets the educational requirements of Nurse Aide certification in the state of Mississippi, and qualifies completers to take the NNAAP exam (a national examination for certification). 

Licensure and certification requirements are established by agencies that are independent of and not affiliated with Mississippi Delta community College. Nursing licensure varies state by state, and state laws, regulations, and policies may change at any time. Mississippi Delta Community College does not guarantee nor can it confirm that programs that fulfill Mississippi licensure requirements will satisfy the criteria of professional licensure boards in other states or territories. Students planning to seek employment in another state or U.S. territory after completing the program should contact the appropriate licensing board for current requirements. Information regarding nursing licensure can be found on the following websites:

     Certified Nursing Assistant License by State

     Nursing Licensure 

     GetLicense

For additional information on licensure requirements please contact the program director.

Health Care Assistant Program Course Check Sheet Link