
Health Careers

If you want a career in the medical profession, the Health Careers program is the place to start.
In addition to working and learning alongside medical professionals in both classroom and lab settings, students in this program can also graduate career-ready with the skills needed to complete the Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, Limited Licensed Radiology Technician and Nurse Aide certifications.
Adult students could finish both the Medical Core courses and one of our paths of study in a single semester if enrolled as a full-time student.
Career Majors
Long-Term Care Aide (Pre-Nursing)
Kickstart your nursing career with essential certifications!
In this hands-on program, students will gain the skills needed for a career as a Nurse Aide. You’ll learn how to assist patients with daily tasks, including hygiene, grooming, mobility, and safe use of assistive devices. Training includes taking vital signs, performing CPR, and preparing to support patients of all ages. Upon completion, you’ll be eligible for Long-Term Care and Home Health Care Nurse Aide certifications, proving your readiness to work in hospitals, nursing homes, hospice, and home health care settings.
Program Details
Where It Can Take You
Use the skills you’ll learn in this program to find a career you’ll love. Possibilities include:
- Nurse
- Therapist(Physical, Speech, etc.)
- Doctor
- Radiographer
Certifications you can earn:
- Long Term Care Nurse Aide
- Home Health Care Nurse Aide
- CPR/AED-Professional Rescuers
- First Aid/CPR/AED- Adult & Pediatric
What You'll Learn
| Course | Hours |
|
Long Term Care Aide LTCNA COURSE + Clinical+ Home Health Care- 96 Hours Nursing Assistant Deeming- 16 Hours |
112 |
|
Health Careers Core Medical Math- 49 Hours Patient Care Skills- 54 Hours Professionalism- 85 Hours |
188 |
|
Medical Terminology- Health |
45 |
|
Core Healthcare Provider CPR and First Aid |
15 |
|
Anatomy & Physiology |
120 |
| Total Core & Pre-Nursing | 480 |
How You'll Learn
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Medical Assistant
Jumpstart your healthcare career with certifications as a Clinical Medical Assistant and Medication Administration Technician!
This program prepares students for careers as Clinical Medical Assistants and Medication Administration Technicians. You’ll learn to perform administrative and clinical tasks such as taking medical histories, explaining procedures, preparing patients for exams, and assisting doctors. Upon completion, students will meet the requirements to become certified as a Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) and/or a Medication Administration Technician (MAT). The program emphasizes continuing education and provides a strong foundation for advanced healthcare careers. Students must complete a semester of Medical Core to graduate from Meridian Technology Center.
Program Details
Where It Can Take You
Use the skills you’ll learn in this program to fine a career you’ll love. Possibilities include:
- Clinical Medical Assistant
- Ophthalmology Assistant
- Medical Technologist/Medical Lab Technician
- Nurse
Certifications you can earn
- Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
- CPR/AED Professional Rescuers
- EKG Technician (CET)
- First Aid/CPR/AED Adult & Pediatric
What You'll Learn
| Course | Hours |
|
Medical Terminology-45 Hours Professionalism-85 Hours |
130 |
|
Anatomy & Physiology-120 Hours CPR/1st Aide-15 Hours |
135 |
|
Medical Assisting Clinical Experience |
15 |
|
Administrative Procedures |
95 |
|
Clinical Procedures |
150 |
|
Phlebotomy for the Clinical Medical Assistant |
15 |
|
Pharmacology |
60 |
| Total Core and Medical Assistant | 600 |
How You'll Learn
Documents

Phlebotomy
Become a certified phlebotomy technician and explore cardiovascular health!
This program prepares students to become certified phlebotomy technicians while introducing them to EKG and other aspects of heart health. Upon completion, students are certified as phlebotomists and gain foundational EKG knowledge for future education.
Where It Can Take You
Use the skills you’ll learn in this program to find a career you’ll love. Possibilities include:
- Phlebotomist
- Lab Manager
- EKG Technician
- Certifications you can earn
- CPR/First Aid Adult & Pediatrics
- CPR/AED Professional Rescuers
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician – National HealthCareer Certification Board – (NHA)
- EKG Technician (CET)
What You'll Learn
How You'll Learn
Documents

Pre-Radiologic Technology
Start your radiology career with hands-on training and certification!
This program prepares students for entry-level roles in radiology labs as Limited Licensed Radiology Technologists (LLRT) or Radiology Aides. Through classroom and clinical training, students learn radiography fundamentals, patient care, image processing, positioning, radiation safety, medical terminology, and anatomy. Upon completion, students are eligible to test for the LLRT certification, equipping them to assist Radiologic Technologists in meeting patient needs. The program emphasizes continuing education for advanced radiology careers. Medical Core coursework is required to graduate from Meridian Technology Center.
Getting Started
Apply for admissions today as a high school student or as an adult. Contact the Career Planning Center with questions at 405.377.3333.


Where It Can Take You
Use the skills you’ll learn in this program to find a career you’ll love. Possibilities include:
- Limited Licensed Radiology Technologists
- Radiologist Assistant
- Radiologic Technologist/Radiographer
- Mammographer
- Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist
- Interventional Radiology (IR) Technologist
- Radiology Management
- Radiography Education
Certifications you can earn
- CPR/AED-Professional Rescuers
- First Aid/CPR/AED- Adult & Pediatric
- OSHA-10 Healthcare
- Limited Licensed Radiology Technologist, (CLLRT)
What You'll Learn
| Course | Hours |
| Professionalism | 85 |
| Radiation Protection | 45 |
|
Introduction to Radiologic Science |
30 |
|
Imaging Equipment, Processing, & Pacs |
60 |
|
Medical Terminology- Health |
45 |
|
Core Healthcare Provider CPR and First Aid |
15 |
|
Clinical Practice For The Radiology Aide |
120 |
|
Anatomy & Physiology |
120 |
|
Patient Care for the Radiology Aide |
80 |
| Total | 600 |
