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Medical Assisting Program Overview
Here’s what you can expect from hands-on medical assisting training at Delta Technical College (DTC):
Daytime and evening classes available
WHAT MAKES DTC'S MEDICAL ASSISTING PROGRAM DIFFERENT?
Hands-On Focused
Receive hands-on training in labs that simulate real healthcare environments
Accelerated Training
Complete your medical assistant training in just 9 months
Experienced Instructors
All DTC medical assisting instructors have real-world experience in the medical field
Evening Classes Available
Flexible class times (daytime & evening) that work for your busy schedule
Externship
Get experience working in a real medical office as part of your medical assistant training
Job Placement Assistance
Job placement assistance is available to all qualified graduates
Find a Medical Assistant School Near You
Find accredited medical assistant training near you! DTC offers campus locations near Jackson and Memphis.
Accelerated Medical Assisting Program at DTC
Medical Assisting Classes at DTC
The Medical Assisting Program at DTC gives you the skills you need to start a career in the healthcare industry as a medical assistant, including:
- Human Anatomy & Physiology
- Medical Coding
- Medical Insurance
- Laboratory Processing
- Medical Law & Ethics
- Dosages & Calculation
- EKGs, X-ray Procedures & First Aid
- Integrated Electronic Health Records
- Clinical Office Management
- Patient Education
- Phlebotomy
- Externship
- And more!
Medical Assistant Certification
You’ll be prepared to sit for a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification exam, such as the National Medical Assistant (NCMA) Certification Exam through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
Externships
The Medical Assisting Program concludes with an externship. During externship, you’ll utilize the skills you’ve learned in the lab at a real medical facility to get experience working in the healthcare field.
MEDICAL ASSISTING FAQs
The responsibilities of a medical assistant are determined by their speciality and work setting.
Administrative duties might include answering phones, greeting patients, managing patient medical records, managing appointment scheduling, and making arrangements for hospital admissions and laboratory services.
Clinical responsibilities generally include recording medical history, taking vitals, addressing treatment procedures to patients, and preparing them for exams. DTC’s medical assistant classes provide hands-on training in these areas to prepare you to work as a medical assistant.
HOW MUCH DO MEDICAL ASSISTANTS MAKE?
The BLS reports the median annual wage for medical assistants was $44,200 in May 2024. The highest 10% earned more than $57,830.
While BLS data indicates that salaries are higher for medical assistants working in outpatient care centers or hospitals, annual wages are dependent upon several factors, including location, experience, and more.
WHAT KIND OF MEDICAL ASSISTANT JOBS ARE AVAILABLE?
After completing medical assistant training at DTC, you can pursue entry-level positions in healthcare environments such as physicians’ offices, hospitals, outpatient care centers and other health practitioner offices.
ARE MEDICAL ASSISTANTS IN DEMAND?
Yes. As the healthcare industry continues to grow from increased populations and advancements in medical assistant technology, medical assistants are increasingly in demand.
The BLS forecasts employment opportunities for medical assistants to increase 15% from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations (4%). This equates to about 119,800 job openings for medical assistants every year from 2023 – 2033.
HOW MUCH DOES MEDICAL ASSISTING TRAINING COST?
For more information on DTC program costs, please contact Financial Aid or visit Tuition & Cost.
Check out the Medical Assisting FAQ for the answers to frequently asked questions about medical assistants!
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“I truly enjoyed my time in the Medical Assisting Program. I had the best instructors. They understood my needs and wants and did their best to accommodate me and my peers. DTC prepared me for real-world experiences and my state board exam, which I passed on the first try.”
Brittney
Medical Assisting Graduate, 2019, Ridgeland Campus
Enrollment & Outcomes
Enrollment and outcome information for all Mississippi-based campuses and the ACCSC annual reports for each program can be found in Adobe PDF format. Please note, all programs are not offered at all campuses. For more information, visit the Medical Assisting Program Enrollment & Outcomes.
Accreditations
- DTC is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools & Colleges (ACCSC).
- DTC is approved by the U.S. Department of Education to participate in federally-funded financial aid programs.
Delta Technical College is licensed by the Mississippi Commission on Proprietary Schools and College Registration, Certificate No. C-624. Licensure indicates only that minimum standards have been met; it is not an endorsement or guarantee of quality.
Delta Technical College is authorized for operation as a postsecondary educational institution by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission.
