NCC Medical Assistants Graduate

Nash Community College is proud to announce eleven new graduates of its accredited Medical Assisting program. The program, accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), prepares health care professionals to perform administrative, clinical and laboratory procedures. The Medical Assisting curriculum includes anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, medical law and ethics, psychology, communication, medical assisting administrative procedures and medical assisting clinical procedures.

“Medical facilities in our area encourage certification for employment as a Medical Assistant, and being accredited allows our graduates to take the national certification exam. This significantly impacts graduates as they seek employment,” NCC Health Sciences Department Chair Dr. Tammie Clark said. “Employers can be confident that students emerge with the entry-level knowledge and skills necessary for today’s complex medical care.”

Graduates pictured on the front row from left to right are Kathleen French of Rocky Mount, Sarah Tharrington of Zebulon. Second row: Aprill Jones of Rocky Mount, Laurin Wetter of Battleboro and Jessica Joyner of Nashville. Third row: Erika Waniorek-Caslavka of Bailey, Megan Williams of Rocky Mount and Brittany Daniel of Hollister.

Back row: Stephanie Wilder of Rocky Mount, Dana Johnson of Rocky Mount and Mary Gay of Castalia.