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Delta Technical College
Want to learn a skilled trade? Delta Technical College (DTC) could be the right choice for you! This nationally accredited trade school provides an alternative to the traditional two-year and four-year college route. With two campus locations across Mississippi, DTC offers hands-on training programs in several skilled trades industries, including mechanical trades, allied health, cosmetology, and truck driving.
Choosing a trade school education at DTC is more than a decision to learn a new set of skills—it’s a first step toward starting a long-term career path in the skilled trades industry. DTC’s mission is to offer workforce training that will provide you with the skills necessary to gain entry-level employment in your chosen career field. Join the more than 30,000 DTC graduates who chose to change their life by learning a skilled trade!
- Most DTC programs and courses can be completed in less than a year
- All DTC instructors have real-world experience in their respective career fields
- Flexible class schedules are available to help accommodate your busy schedule
- No Gen Ed classes required
- DTC’s hands-on training is focused on teaching the skills required for entry-level employment
- DTC offers one-on-one assistance to students from enrollment through graduation
- Student services include resources to assist with locating childcare, transportation, housing, and part-time jobs
- Career placement services are available to all qualified graduates
- DTC offers students opportunities to network and give back both on-and-off campus
- Financial aid is available to students who qualify
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Medical assistants are pivotal in helping to oversee day-to-day patient care. With advancements in procedures, treatments, and medications, the demand for this profession is on the rise. The School of Medical Assisting at Delta Technical College (DTC) equips you with the essential skills to start a career in the healthcare field where your contributions can make a real difference in the lives of others.
All of DTC’s medical assisting instructors bring real-world experience to your classroom and hands-on lab training. The Medical Assisting Program includes both clinical & administrative duties, including:
- Human Anatomy & Physiology
- Medical Coding
- Medical Insurance
- Clinical Office Management
- Phlebotomy
- Externship where you will gain real working experience in a medical facility
- And more!
For medical assistant certification, DTC prepares students to take the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) National Medical Assistant (NCMA) Certification Exam.
At DTC, you can complete your medical assistant training in just 9 months! Daytime and evening classes available.*
- 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.
- DTC is a member of the Commercial Vehicle Training Association (CVTA).
- DTC 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.
- DTC is authorized for operation as a postsecondary educational institution by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission.
Delta Technical College offers financial aid to those who qualify. Financial Aid Representatives are available at each DTC campus location to provide personalized support to students applying for federal financial aid and help with understanding all your funding options, including scholarship opportunities if you qualify. Not all programs and campuses offer evening classes. Contact your local DTC campus for more information about financial aid, class schedules, and more.
Horn Lake, MS
6530 Interstate Blvd
Horn Lake,
Ridgeland, MS
113 Marketridge Drive
Ridgeland,