Associate Degree in Nursing

The MCC Associate Degree in Nursing program is fully approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. The Board approves educational programs leading to licensure.

Graduates are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) which is required for practice as a Registered Nurse. Employment opportunities include hospitals, rehabilitation/long-term care/home health facilities, clinics, and physician’s offices.

Dental Assisting

The program in dental assisting is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at (312) 440-4653 or at East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611.

Practical Nursing

The MCC Practical Nursing program is fully approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. The Board approves educational programs leading to licensure, receiving its statutory authority from Articles 9A and 9C of Chapter 90 of the General Statutes – the Nursing Practice Act(G.S. 90171.19-90-171.47) and the Nurses Aides Registry Act (G.S. 90-171.55).

Graduates are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) which is required for practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Employment opportunities include hospitals, rehabilitation/long term care/home health facilities, clinics, and physician’s offices.

Medical Assisting

The Montgomery Community College Medical Assisting program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs; 1361 Park Street; Clearwater, FL 33756. 727-210-2350.

BASIC LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING (BLET)

The Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy (BLET) at Montgomery Community College is in compliance with the Commission-mandated guidelines appearing in Title 12, North Carolina Administrative Code, Chapter 9. The state-mandated training is recognized by both the Criminal Justice Standards Division and the Sheriff’s Standards Division under the North Carolina Department of Justice and is accredited by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.