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Graduate Highlight - Medical Assistant Program - Lauren Rico

Forced from her home, Lauren Rico desired a better career but could barely stay afloat, even with two jobs. Stautzenberger College's medical assistant program was just what Ms. Rico was seeking. Between her classroom lessons at Maumee campus and externship at Spring Valley OBGYN/PEDS, she learned how to provide excellent patient care. Not only would a medical assistant career put her in a better place financially, it would allow her to live out her passion of helping others.

Instructor Highlight: Diane Porter RN BSN CCRN - Nursing Program

At the age of four, wearing a Halloween costume she had asked her grandmother to make, Diane Porter was certain that nursing was her calling. She spent her youth bandaging dolls and stuffed animals; working in the lab, pharmacy, and medical ward as a candy striper; and joining the Future Nurses of America Club. In high school, she even took four challenging years of Latin to prepare for her future career.

Instructor Highlight: Dr. Tiffany Cole, Veterinary Technician Program, Maumee Campus

Cat fangs. All it took was one television program about large cats to spark Tiffany Cole's passion for animals. Researching cat dental diseases for a high school biology project, she found herself becoming more interested and studying animals extensively. She soon realized that she could spend the rest of her life engrossed in the topic of animal health. Following her teacher's advice, she decided to pursue a career in the veterinary field.

Graduate Highlight: Alora Drewes - Medical Assistant

“I love how willing everyone is to help you out.  It feels like a family being at Stautzenberger College.” - Alora Drewes, Medical Assistant

Alora Drewes is now working at Wood County Hospital.  

Is it time for you to: Make a Difference, Not Just a Living!  By simply being compassionate and taking the time to answer questions, you can help relieve your patients' anxieties and help them have the best doctor's visit possible.

Create a Roadmap for Your Future?

If you find yourself struggling to achieve your goals, you are not alone.  Here is the good news:  Our admissions staff is trained to help you navigate what career suites you and we start you off with a written plan to achieve your goal.

How important is a written plan (a roadmap to your future)? This excerpt from Mark McCormack will help you understand why a written plan is a critical component to achieving success. 

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