Student Stories

When Jasmine heard about CALRegional's Pharmacy Technician Program, a spark ignited within her. Without hesitation, she decided to take the plunge and return to school. The thought of switching careers was daunting, but she knew it was what she needed to do.

As soon as Jasmine stepped into CALRegional on her first training day, she felt confident with her new career decision. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, with everyone communicating openly and ensuring every student felt comfortable. But what truly stood out for Jasmine was the hands-on training provided by their instructor, Heather Thornton.

Heather's passion for teaching shone through as she guided them through each lesson with patience and expertise. Jasmine found herself getting lost in the world of healthcare and soaking up every bit of Heather's knowledge.

The weeks flew by quickly as Jasmine immersed herself in learning everything about the Pharmacy Technician field. And before she knew it, graduation day arrived!

This was only the beginning for Jasmine because she jumped straight into an externship program right after graduating! Her hard work paid off when they offered her a full-time position upon completing the externship.

Now that she had achieved such an incredible feat, life took on a new meaning for Jasmine. She constantly pushed herself to achieve higher goals because "school was good" for her!

As an inpatient pharmacy 24/7 cart supply person, work was never dull. It required constant attention and hands-on skills. Some days were tough with long hours, but Jasmine never complained because she was finally doing something that fulfilled her.

Jasmine's hard work had paid off, and she was much happier. Thanks to CALRegional, she found true satisfaction and fulfillment in the healthcare field. With a smile, Jasmine knew this was just the beginning of a fantastic journey ahead.

At CALRegional, April found her instructors, Frank and Lorie, very helpful. Their hands-on approach made learning more manageable for her, and their skills training helped build her confidence in working in the healthcare field.

The final exam at CALRegional was challenging, but April got 100% on it thanks to all the hard work she put into studying with Frank and Lorie’s help! After completing the program with flying colors, April felt more than prepared when it came time for her externship – which eventually led her right into a full-time job as a Medical Assistant.

Life has changed drastically since then. Now that she has solid employment again, April feels much more financially secure and is even considering exploring other healthcare areas further.

She knew it was time for a change, so she decided to take the plunge and enroll at CALRegional for their accelerated Phlebotomy Technician Program.

The experience was excellent - everything from the lectures taught by Ms. Johnson to the hands-on learning with real people instead of fake arms made Chelsea's experience truly unique. After completing her coursework and receiving her certification, Chelsea felt more confident about pursuing her dreams of being an expert phlebotomy technician.

With newfound confidence coursing through her veins, Chelsea landed a great Oregon opportunity perfect for her skillset and ambition. At this new job, Chelsea handled tasks such as taking patient orders, processing specimens correctly according to protocol, and following medical safety guidelines carefully while on shift. The joy she got from helping patients like herself who were seeking better healthcare experiences kept her motivated every day on the job!

Since then, Chelsea has been soaring higher than ever, thanks to all the hard work put into training at CALRegional!

Haley was thrilled to get hands-on practice with medical equipment, making learning easy. After completing the program and receiving her certification, Haley felt proud when she walked across the stage at Muzetta Thrower Adult School with her class.

After completing her externship, she was hired at Spring Medical Clinic. As a new Medical Assistant, she checked patients' vitals and administered B12 injections. Haley also handled administrative work, such as filing paperwork accurately into patient records.

Haley loved getting up every morning knowing that she was making a difference in people's lives through healthcare—it gave her an amazing feeling inside! She quickly realized this was a career she enjoyed, and it truly changed her life for good!

The program was fantastic – Jessica and Jacqueline, her instructors, were knowledgeable but also very personable and fun! Breanne's favorite part was the hands-on learning; having only ten people in each class made it easier to get individual attention when needed. After completing the program with flying colors, Breanne received her certification and felt great about everything she had accomplished!

Nowadays, Breanne works as a phlebotomy technician at Vibra Hospital, where most of her patients are geriatric and require even more delicate blood draws than usual. But thanks to all that hands-on training she received from CALRegional, Breanne is confident enough now to complete these difficult tasks without any issues whatsoever. Through this journey back into education, Breanne has become increasingly appreciative of life–something invaluable in today's hectic world!

At CALRegional, Genevieve found herself among classmates of all ages. Everyone was eager to learn, which made it an enjoyable experience despite having been out of school for a while. In particular, Genevieve enjoyed doing injections and hands-on learning since they gave her a better understanding of what it’s like to be in charge of patient care.

When graduation day finally arrived, Genevieve felt nothing short of triumphant as she crossed the stage with her certificate in hand: “Yeah! I did it!” It had been a long road from sitting at home without job prospects for over a year to completing this program confidently and excited about what lay ahead in her new career path.

Since then, Genevieve has begun training at her new job, learning different medical techniques in her field. Every day brings something different as she continues fulfilling her dream by helping others through healthcare - all thanks to completing training at CALRegional!

After coming across CALRegional, she decided to take the plunge because she felt the investment could pay off big time.

Kennedy completed the Phlebotomy Technician Program and, like many of our graduates, plans to continue her education in the healthcare field. Next up: MRI tech!

She was determined to pursue a medical career that would allow her to work from home and spend time with her family.

When Maya heard about CALRegional's online classes, it seemed like the perfect fit. With evening classes twice a week and an enormous amount of flexibility, she felt sure this would lead her to the right career.

The opportunity to take these classes proved promising when Maya's instructor provided a wealth of knowledge, guidance, instruction, and support throughout the course. She not only taught in terms of medical practices but also in teaching life-long skills such as organization and perseverance, which helped Maya thrive during her studies.

After completing the program, Maya passed her national test and landed herself a job shortly afterward! Her entire family was incredibly supportive; they were thrilled for their beloved mother, who could now provide them with financial security while still being able to take care of them at home, too. It truly felt like a weight had been lifted off her shoulders!

He started working at a warehouse, but it wasn't nearly as satisfying as being able to help others with their medical needs.

Efren found CALRegional and chose to study the Phlebotomy Technician Program.

After completing all the courses and exams required by CALRegional, Efren was certified and ready to search for new jobs!

He immediately got hired at a COVID-19 clinic near his home. The experience there has been invaluable, and he's become increasingly confident in using his newfound skillset every day at work.

Though his journey has only just begun, thanks to CALRegional, Efren has opened doors to endless opportunities.

He hopes to use his skills someday as an instructor with CALRegional to help others achieve their dreams just as he did!

She heard about CALRegional and decided it was worth a try—it would only take a couple of weeks or months to complete training there instead of committing herself to years' worth of secondary education.
The experience at CALRegional proved excellent; everyone came from different backgrounds, and her instructor was fantastic. Luz's favorite part was the externship portion, where she could apply what she learned in actual workplace settings. After completing the program and receiving her certification, Luz felt an immense sense of accomplishment for finally achieving something so big—she no longer felt like an aimless wanderer living paycheck-to-paycheck; instead, she now had a purpose in life again.

Nowadays, Luz is working full-time at the local blood bank, where she continues to learn new skills. Her current skill set was honed through what she learned during her time with CALRegional. Life has been much different for Luz since then: Her career has progressed significantly due to all that hard work put into succeeding in this field!