Student Stories

Chelsea had always wanted to return to school and pursue a career in phlebotomy, but she felt held back by her job as a bank teller. 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 amazing - 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 than ever before about pursuing her dreams of being an expert phlebotomy technician.

With newfound confidence coursing through her veins, Chelsea landed a great opportunity in Oregon that was 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 out of helping patients just 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!

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Haley worked as a server for the past year but was ready for a more fulfilling career. She heard about the CALRegional Medical Assistant Program and decided to take the plunge and sign up.

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- 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 ones who 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 a lot of our graduates, is planning on continuing her education in the healthcare field. Next up - MRI tech!

She was determined to work towards a medical career path that would allow her to work from home so she could spend time with 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 that came with taking these classes proved to be 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; 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 soon as an instructor with CALRegional so that he can 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 definitely 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, with her current skill set being honed through what she learned during her time with CALRegional. It really goes without saying that 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!