Medical Assisting Program Overview
The Medical Assisting Program at Delta Tech provides entry-level theory and hands-on training in basic and routine clinical and administrative tasks. Medical assistant training provides students the skills needed to perform in either a clinical or office capacity.
The graduate will be able to assist in EKG, x-ray procedures, first aid and phlebotomy. Delta Tech’s medical assistant program also gives students hands-on training to perform clinical procedures, prep a patient for physical exams and assist the physician with other exams. The medical assistant may also help the physician with minor surgical procedures and can sterilize and care for instruments.
In some cases, the medical assistant is expected to effectively handle administrative office procedures including digital record keeping, inputting data, billing, coding, scheduling, transcribing and handling insurance claims.
The medical assistant possesses a thorough understanding of health-related ethics and other business principles affecting the doctor’s relationship with the patient. For medical assistant certification, Delta Tech prepares students to take the Nation Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) National Medical Assistant (NCMA) Certification Exam at the end of the externship.
*Not all programs and courses are available at all campuses.
- Introduction to Medical Assisting
- Body Organization with Billing & Coding
- Body System & Testing with Office Management
- Phlebotomy & Injections with Communications
- Body Systems with Life Span Care & Ethics
- Externship Review Class & Externship
*The first training module taken will be the Introduction to Medical Assisting and the last training module taken will be the Externship Review Class & Externship. All other modules can be taken in any order.
Medical Assisting Careers
Delta Tech’s medical assistant program graduates are trained to perform in entry-level positions normally available in a medical facility such as a physician, chiropractor or podiatrist’s office and/or clinic.
The medical profession continues to grow as a result of the population living longer and advancements in procedures, treatments and medications. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts the job outlook for medical assistants will increase by 29% from 2016 to 2026. *www.bls.gov
Delta Technical College offers a variety of financing options to qualifying students. Financial Aid Representatives are available at each of our campuses to assist you. Please contact your nearest Delta Tech campus today to learn more.
For information about our graduation rates, program costs, the median debt of students who completed this program and more, please click on a campus below to see our Gainful Employment Disclosure.
Medical Assisting FAQ
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What is a medical assistant?
- While a medical assistant’s duties will vary according to the specialty of the physician, the administrative duties can range from answering phones, greeting patients, updating medical records, scheduling appointments and making arrangements for hospital admissions and laboratory services. Clinical duties include taking medical histories, recording vital signs, explaining treatment procedures to patients, preparing patients for examination and assisting the physician during examination.
- While a medical assistant’s duties will vary according to the specialty of the physician, the administrative duties can range from answering phones, greeting patients, updating medical records, scheduling appointments and making arrangements for hospital admissions and laboratory services. Clinical duties include taking medical histories, recording vital signs, explaining treatment procedures to patients, preparing patients for examination and assisting the physician during examination.
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How much do medical assistants make?
- The median annual wage for medical assistants was $31,540 in May 2016. *www.bls.gov For more information on the median earnings of Delta Tech program graduates who received federal aid, visit our Gainful Employment Disclosures.
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Where can I work as a medical assistant?
- The medical assisting student is trained to perform in entry-level positions normally available in a medical facility such as a physician, chiropractor or podiatrist’s office and/or clinic.
- The medical assisting student is trained to perform in entry-level positions normally available in a medical facility such as a physician, chiropractor or podiatrist’s office and/or clinic.
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Are medical assistants in demand?
- The medical profession continues to grow as a result of the population living longer and advancements in procedures, treatments and medications. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts the job outlook for medical assistants will increase by 29% from 2016 to 2026. *www.bls.gov
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How much does medical assisting training cost?
- For more information on Delta Tech program costs, visit our Gainful Employment Disclosures.
Accreditations
Delta Tech is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools & Colleges (ACCSC).
Delta Tech is approved by the United States Department of Education to participate in the Federal Financial Aid Program.