Jackson State Community College
Average Annual Cost
The average annual net price that a student who receives federal financial aid pays to cover expenses (e.g. tuition, living expenses, etc.) to attend the school's largest program. Net price is the program's cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received. For public schools, this is only the average cost for in-state students. Negative cost values indicate that the average grant/scholarship aid exceeded the cost of attendance.
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Healthcare Programs
About Jackson State Community College
Founded in 1967, Jackson State Community College has Tennessee locations in Jackson, Humboldt, Lexington, and Savannah. In addition to these locations, Jackson State community College offers classes in local high schools to allow students to earn credit toward associate degrees. The school seeks to empower its students by providing both traditional degree programs and career readiness courses.
Jackson State Community College offers the following healthcare-related courses:
Nursing Pathway - RN - Associate of Applied Science Degree
The Nursing Pathway RN degree program at Jackson State Community College prepares students to succeed as entry-level registered nurses. Instructors will help prepare students to take the NCLEX-RN exam. The 68-credit program covers topics integral to registered nursing, like Psychology, Foundations of Nursing, and Adult Health Nursing. Students in the program must meet clinical placement requirements.
LPN-RN Career Mobility Track - Associate of Applied Science Degree
The LPN-RN Career Mobility Track program is designed to equip students with the skills needed to become entry-level registered nurses. The program aims to provide adequate preparation for students to take the NCLEX-RN exam. Students will take courses like Nursing Transitions, General Psychology, and Life Span Psychology.
Healthcare Technician - Certificate
Students in the Healthcare Technician certificate program at Jackson State Community College will learn the basic skills needed to enter the healthcare job market. Students will learn the duties and responsibilities associated with medical assistants, phlebotomy technicians, and EKG technicians.
Patient Care Technician - Certificate
The Patient Care certificate program at Jackson State Community College is aimed at students who are seeking entry-level positions in medical facilities. Students will take courses like Intro to Health Science, EKG/Soft Skills, and Phlebotomy. Students who complete the program should feel prepared to take the CPCT/A certification exam.
Occupational Therapy Assistant - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Jackson State Community College offers a two-year Occupational Therapy Assistant program which awards students with an Associate of Applied Science degree upon completion. The program aims to prepare students to take the NBCOT certification exam so graduates can practice as certified occupational therapy assistants. The program is designed to give students the foundational skills needed to work as an entry-level occupational therapy assistant. In addition to classroom learning, students will participate in fieldwork to give them the opportunity to practice and demonstrate the skills gained in the classroom.
Recent news about Jackson State Community College
Construction on the $34.5 million facility will begin in early spring 2025. Space in the 67,800-square-foot facility will be shared by Jackson State Community College and TCAT Jackson.
The grant will cover tuition and material costs for all students who want to participate, resulting in free workforce credentials for eligible individuals.
Catherine Roberts is up for the Statewide Outstanding Achievement Recognition (SOAR) Staff Excellence Award.
The Jackson State Community College library will showcase historical documents related to the school on October 4 during an event. From then the documents will be available to view from mid October until early November.
After the passing of Dr. Mechel Camp, Jackson State and Community College went on the search for a new Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences, finally settling on Dr. Jeanne LaHaie, who has more than 20 years of experience in higher education.
After a thorough search, the Savannah-Hardin County Center at Jackson State Community College has a new director in Jan Rhodes.
The Tennessee Board of Regents is giving 11 schools $2.2 million in grant money to institute pilot programs aimed at improving student success both during and after college.