About
Medical Assistant Program at Delta Technical College
Unlock your potential in the thriving healthcare industry with the Medical Assistant program at Delta Technical College. This accelerated, hands-on training program is meticulously designed to equip you with the essential clinical and administrative skills needed to secure an entry-level healthcare career in less than a year. Emphasizing practical application and comprehensive preparation, this program offers a unique opportunity to transform your aspirations into a rewarding profession, providing a competitive edge in a dynamic job market.
Program Details:
- Cost: 16345 USD
- Duration: 9 months (full-time)
- Schedule: In-person, with evening classes available. The program emphasizes hands-on training, lab instruction, and classroom learning.
- Prerequisites: high school diploma or GED
- Accreditations: ACCSC (Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges)
- Career Outcomes: Prepares students for entry-level employment in healthcare fields, including roles requiring clinical and administrative skills such as phlebotomy, patient preparation, physical exam assistance, office management, medical billing and coding, life span care, and medical ethics. A diploma is awarded upon completion.
Organization
Delta Technical College - Ridgeland
Delta Technical College, Ridgeland campus, is a career training institution in Ridgeland, Mississippi. The campus prepares students for occupational fields including CDL Training Course, Cosmetology, Dental Assisting, HVAC/R Technician, Medical Assisting, and Welding. Training emphasizes practical instruction in labs designed to simulate working environments, while instructors bring real-world experience from their fields. Many programs and courses can be completed in less than a year, and flexible class schedules are available. The institution’s stated mission is to provide skills needed for entry-level employment in a chosen career field. Qualified graduates receive career placement assistance, and the school also identifies employment preparation, financial aid and scholarships for those who qualify, tutoring, and housing and childcare location assistance among its student resources.