About Us
Our program consists of 66 hours of classroom and skills instruction and 40 hours of clinical externship in a long-term care facility. Our teaching strategies include lectures, written materials, role-play, hands-on instruction, group discussions, and direct patient care. We provide small student teacher ratio of 10:1 with experienced instructors and an on-site skills lab.
Journey Medical Training Center, LLC holds a Certificate of Approval from and is regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission to operate a proprietary school and is approved to provide a Nurse Aide Training Program by the Texas Department of Health and Human Services. Our mission is to empower and equip individuals with the tools and education to provide competent and quality care to patients and others within healthcare and the community.
About Our Medical Training Center
Journey Medical Training Center, LLC. was founded in 2018 by Deadra Thomas, RN, MHA, BSN. It is Mrs. Thomas’ vision to open a vocational school to help others enter the healthcare profession and provide continuing education to healthcare professionals.
Our Mission Statement
Journey Medical Training Center, LLC.’s mission is to empower and equip individuals with the tools for a successful practice in the healthcare setting.
Our Core Values
Empowerment, Excellence, Compassion, Integrity, and Trustworthiness
Our Vision
To be the preferred community partner for equipping healthcare professionals in delivering compassionate care with excellence and integrity.
The Journey Medical Training Center Advisory Board
Deadra Thomas, MHA, BSN, RN - CEO/Program Director
- Eddie Newman IV, M.A., BBA - Health Insurance Specialist
- Elizabeth Boyd, BSN, RN - RN Advisor Transitional Care
- Mindy Michel, MSN, RN - Adjunct Faculty UNT, Arlington
- Jennie McCracken, AND, RN - Director of Care Coordination, LTC
- Regina Richardson, M.A. - Education Success Coach
- Jessica Cross - Educator, Mentor
- John Thomas, Ph.D. - Educator
Meet Deadra Thomas, MHA, BSN, RN
Owner/Program Director/Instructor
Deadra Thomas brings over 29 years of unique experience in healthcare that includes leadership, education, and clinical expertise. Her clinical experience includes both adult and pediatric care in the acute and post-acute settings, nursing education, nursing administration, and healthcare leadership.
Thomas earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Concordia-West Suburban College of Nursing and a Master of Arts in Healthcare Administration from Ashford University. She has received numerous awards for nursing excellence and leadership including Baylor Healthcare System’s President and CEO Award, D Magazine’s Excellence in Nursing finalist, and the prestigious DFW Great 100 Nurses.
