Medical Assistant Program

The medical assistant program at Delta College Inc prepares students for careers as a medical assistant, clinical medical assistant, specialized medical assistant, medical receptionist, front office administration, clinical supervisor, medical office manager, and health services manager. The program focuses on providing medical office administrative services and performing clinical duties. Program courses include: basic anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, medical law and ethics, patient psychology and communications, medical office procedures, and clinical diagnostics, examination, testing and treatment procedures. Get more details below including other Illinois colleges that offer medical assistant program.

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Delta College Inc

15301 South Cicero Avenue, Oak Forest, IL

Delta College Inc. is a private, for-profit career training college that accepts undergraduate students into one of 7 diploma or associate programs offered across four campuses. The college is dedicated to providing the finest of career training to all Louisiana residents and developing students with the personal and professional confidence to be successful in their careers.

One of the Covington campus’s most popular programs is the Practical Nurse program, which prepares graduates to sit for the Louisiana Practical Nursing Exam and gain subsequent licensure as LPNs. Another popular program is Medical Assisting, which covers the clinical and administrative roles and responsibilities of a medical assistant. However, by far the most lauded are the Dental Assistant and Massage Therapy programs, both of which are leaders in their respective disciplines.

As a private college operating on a for-profit basis, tuition is considerably more expensive than comparable colleges in similar socioeconomic environments. At $22,100 it can be made more affordable by financial aid for students who qualify. In 2012, the total amount of grant aid disbursed exceeded $1 million.

Each of the four campuses offers a specific suite of programs that may overlap with the programs of other campuses. However, certain campuses offer unique programs that others don’t; for example, only the Baton Rouge campus offers Business Office Administration and Graphic Design programs, while only the Covington campus offers Therapeutic Massage. The dental assisting, medical assisting, medical training and practical nursing programs are common to all campuses.

Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Delta College Inc offers a less than one year certificate program in medical assistant.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Medical Assistants

Description

Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, medical assistants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 23.5% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 10
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.86
  • Average Annual Salary: $32980
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.84
  • Average Annual Salary: $30860
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.24
  • Average Annual Salary: $33780

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).