Raji Sandhu always wanted to care for those in need. In high school, Raji battled with anxiety and depression and felt a deep calling to become a teacher or youth worker. “I always wanted to work with kids,” she recalled. “There’s so much anxiety in kids today — when I put myself in their shoes, I can understand how they’re...
Medical Office Assistant
- Delivery Method: In-class
- Duration: 32 weeks, including a 4-week practicum
- Start: Twice per year (March and October)
- Credential: Diploma
- Wages: Up to $22.50/hour
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Success Stories
How to find your passion – Hospital Support Specialist
“I’m really proud of myself, and I’ve never really been able to say that before,” Heather Pincombe shared. For Heather, becoming a Hospital Support Specialist was much more than finding a job. For this young, high school graduate, it was about finding a purpose. Since Heather was six years old, she was fascinated by nursing. It all started about a...
From Electrician to Hospital Administration: Emily Skawski pursues her dream job in the health care field
At 21 Emily Skawski decided it was time for a career change. The former electrician found herself sitting across from a program advisor at Stenberg College and on her way to becoming a Hospital Support Specialist. Now 23, Emily is at the start of a bright and promising second career. It was during high school that Emily began her career as an electrician. She began the Pre-Apprenticeship program at...
Imperfectly Perfect: A 31-year-old mother grows up beyond her wildest dreams
“Believe it and it will come to you.” That’s Sabrina Halladay’s mantra in life. The Om symbol etched on her hand bears witness to her past struggles, her current successes as a Hospital Support Specialist and the promise of a future without limits where anything is possible. Sabrina’s perfectly styled purple Mohawk and the many tattoos adorning her body, may not...