Delta Technical College - DTC - Programs

Journeyman Welder 7 months
MTI Welding graduates work across the country in manufacturing, construction, and maintenance fields. They are employed as boilermakers, pipe fitters, structural welders, as well as many other welding related jobs. The certifications we issue give each graduate maximum employability potential in the welding industry, especially when it comes to food grade stainless steel pipe. Our training is geared to meet the tough demands of today's employers.
Certifications In: Stainless Steel TIG Welding MIG and Fluxcore Processes Basic Plate Welding Structural Welding Pipe Welding and Fitting Blueprint Reading OSHA Safety Training

HVAC/R Technician 9 months
The HVAC/R industry is one of the main supports of our culture. Everyone relies on heating, air-conditioning, or refrigeration in one way shape or form. Job prospects for highly skilled heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration technicians are very good. Currently the United States is experiencing a critical shortage of qualified technicians. Career fields include installers and service technicians, as well as field service representatives for both residential and commercial sectors.
Training in: Air Conditioning Gas heat Electric Heat Heat Pumps Light Commercial Air Conditioning Light Commercial Refrigeration EPA Certification

Medical Assistant 9 months
Medical Assisting is one of the country's top ten fastest - growing occupations. Medical Assistants interact one on one with patients in doctors offices and clinics. Medical Assistant students will receive diverse set of skills and knowledge to help them succeed in the health care field. MTI's 9 month Medical Assistant Program is designed to give each student hands-on training that applies directly to office and clinical settings. This includes a 9 week, on site, externship. This real world experience is a continuation of your classroom training. The Medical Assistant Program provides "hands-on" training in basic and routine clinical and office tasks.
Clinical Duties: Basic Lab tests EKG Triage Phlebotomy First Aid Assist in Examinations Assist in Surgery	Administrative Duties: Keyboarding Billing Codining Transcription Record Keeping Administer Medications Charting

Dental Assistant 9 months
The dental profession continues to grow as the population lives longer and technology advances. There will be an increase in the need for qualified Dental Assistants to handle the responsibilities for which they are uniquely trained.The Dental Assistant program provides students with entry-level theory and "hands-on" clinical training in lab techniques and chair side duties. Graduates are qualified for both part-time and full-time employment by general dentists, endodonists, peridontists, and orthodontists.
Clinical Duties: Chair Side Assisting X-Ray Technology Sterilization of Dental Instruments Basic Lab Procedures	Administrative Duties: Updating Patient Records Supply Purchasing Arrange Laboratory Services Secretarial Tasks

Medical Record Coder 9 months
Medical Coders will be instructed in the analysis of medical records (charts) and the assignment of codes for indexing diagnoses and procedures to provide information for insurance reimbursement purposes. "Coding" means transforming the written or verbal descriptions of diseases, injuries, and procedures into numerical designations. A Medical Coder has little to no interaction with patients, however spends their time paying close attention to the details of medical procedures.

Cosmetology 12 months
The Professional Cosmetologist will be trained with entry-level skills relating to hair, nails and skin with an emphasis on hygiene, sanitation, customer relations and salon management. The program provides the Cosmetologist with theory and skills-training in basic haircutting, hairstyling, and hair coloring. In addition to training on related hair services, nail and skin care will be introduced and implemented. After study of the nails you will be able to leave with the confidence in manicuring, pedicuring, and artificial nails. The graduate will be able to perform the basic facial, including but not limited to masks, machine and manual care. He or she will possess a working knowledge of sanitation and disinfection and Mississippi Laws governing our professionalism.