Journey Medical Training Center is a proprietary career school in Tupelo, Mississippi, holding Certificate of Approval No. 747 from the Mississippi Commission on Proprietary School and College Registration. The school is approved for the Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program, Medical Assistant Program, and Phlebotomy Program. Licensure indicates minimum standards have been met and is not an endorsement, quality guarantee, or accreditation by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Our mission is to empower and equip individuals with the tools for a successful entry into the healthcare setting.

Journey Medical Training Center was established in September 2023 and was founded by Deadra Thomas, RN, MHA, BSN, who has over 35 years of professional nursing experience.

Our Mission Statement

Journey Medical Training Center’s mission is to empower and equip individuals with the tools for a successful entry into 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.

• Deadra Thomas, MHA, BSN, RN — CEO & Campus Director

• Robert E. Hall — Executive Vice President

• Quanijah O’Banner — NHA Certified Phlebotomy Instructor

• Khandra Ivy — NHA Certified Phlebotomy Instructor

• Natonia Clark — Medical Assistant Instructor

• Sylvia Richardson — Medical Assistant Instructor

• Jessie Shackleford — BSN, RN, CAN Instructor

• Abby Scott — Lab Assistant

• Lillian Young — Special Events and Graduation Services

Deadra Thomas, MHA, BSN, RN — CEO/Program & Campus Director

Robert E. Hall — Executive Vice President

Cheryl Rainey — Nurse Advisor

Erica Bonds — CNA Advocate

Sherry McGaughy — Educational Advisor

Deundre Poole — Community Liaison