17c起草社区

Read more about the Medical Assistant Program from Student Spotlight Marisela Esquivel:

Usually, when interviewing for this spotlight, I explain that we will have what I like to call a 鈥渟it down,鈥� to capture the nuances聽 of our scholars in real time.聽 Not with Marisela Esquivel.聽 As one of our work-studies, she鈥檚 constantly in motion.聽 She answered my questions with her hands busy, but never out of the moment or聽 emotionally unavailable.聽 She鈥檚 certainly not your average student, and definitely an above average聽 person.

What called you to pursuing a degree?

I was looking into career schools since I was in my early 20&/blog/student-spotlight/student-spotlight-marisela-esquivel/8217;s.聽 At first, I was not accepted to schools because I did not have a High School diploma. I just received my HS diploma this year.聽 The best part was that it was on the day of my birthday.聽 It was a great gift for me.聽 I was checking out schools to have as much information as possible, especially when it came to monthly payments and loans.聽 I would happily walk into other schools where I had appointments. 聽The thought of going to school made me feel excited and motivated. 聽However- I&/blog/student-spotlight/student-spotlight-marisela-esquivel/8217;m not going to lie- when I talked to Financial Aid, it was as if someone just smacked me in my face and said, &/blog/student-spotlight/student-spotlight-marisela-esquivel/8220;Stop dreaming.&/blog/student-spotlight/student-spotlight-marisela-esquivel/8221; I walked out saying, &/blog/student-spotlight/student-spotlight-marisela-esquivel/8220;Let me think about it and give you a call back,&/blog/student-spotlight/student-spotlight-marisela-esquivel/8221; but I would immediately block their number and never look back.

Why did you choose 17c起草社区?

One day, not too long ago, I logged into Facebook and saw a picture of a friend that graduated from 17c起草社区. I asked her as many questions as I could, and I spoke with my partner about this school.聽 I set up an appointment with Earl, and I took my partner and my daughter. I was excited and scared. I left that day without giving an answer, but when I started to drive off something was telling me to call back.聽 So I called Earl and set up a 2nd appointment. I was confident and went to my next visit alone.聽 Then they sent me to financial aid.聽 You can imagine my anxiety.聽 I met with Sugey, and it was the best part ever.聽 Loans were not overwhelming, monthly payments were great.聽 On the outside, I was relieved (to say the least), but in my head, I was doing happy dances.聽 I know the experience for everyone is different, but they will help you a lot.聽 The best part is that I&/blog/student-spotlight/student-spotlight-marisela-esquivel/8217;m attending 17c起草社区 and looking forward to working in the medical field as a Medical Assistant.

What does being a Medical Assistant entail that makes you so interested in that field?

Being a Medical Assistant entails a variety of tasks.聽聽Medical Assistants perform routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the offices of physicians and other health practitioners running smoothly. I have to learn how to do front and back office work. I have also learn how to do venipuncture with different methods: butterfly, syringe.聽 I have to know the proper instruments for patients (ie. infants, the elderly, etc.).聽 I also take vitals, so taking the blood pressure, respiratory, pulse.

I never thought about becoming a Medical Assistant until I went with my Gramma to a doctor鈥檚 appointment. Many patients had not been seen yet; we waited for a while. I love working with people, and I have 5 years of experience in customer service. So I thought, what better way to use my skills than in a field that is always growing and is going to be in need of Medical Assistants?

Who is your favorite instructor at CBD?

Well, my current instructor is Mrs. R.聽 She is a very helpful and patient instructor. She will go over something you don鈥檛 understand until you do get it.聽 What more can I ask for?聽 I remember the first聽time she told all of us new students that we are performing a TB test, and I almost passed out. Mrs. R was there helping us, making sure everything went smoothly.

What would you tell anyone who is interested in becoming a Medical Assistant?聽

If you like to work in the medical field, a way to start is by becoming a medical assistant. 聽It only takes a few months to get your diploma. 聽When you least expect it, you鈥檙e almost half way done.

Is it hard to balance work and study and family?

It鈥檚 not hard when you put your mind to it.聽 My daughter and I both love to聽 do Aztec Dancing. We joined a group that teaches step by step and the culture. It鈥檚 priceless when I see her dances; it really makes me tear up.聽 I鈥檓 not really seeing my her between class and work, so that鈥檚 hard.聽 So I get to go over homework with her when I get home.聽 Before I leave in the morning 聽she always asks for a big hug because 鈥渋t鈥檚 going to be so long until [she] sees me again.鈥澛� She knows that what I鈥檓 doing is going to lead to better opportunities for us. 聽When I came home from school with an &/blog/student-spotlight/student-spotlight-marisela-esquivel/8220;A&/blog/student-spotlight/student-spotlight-marisela-esquivel/8221; on my test, she gave me an even bigger hug of excitement.

Why would you recommend someone to choose CBD?

17c起草社区 is the place to go. From the moment you meet your Admissions rep to your class, you feel welcome.聽 The staff and instructors are very helpful. Also, the students help each other learn. 聽No one is left behind. Anywhere you turn, you will get help or an answer.

When is your expected graduation date?

I will graduate May or June 2017.聽 I鈥檓 in to my fifth聽month already I鈥檓 so excited.聽 I never thought I was going to make it this far.

Before you go, would you like to give a shout out to anyone?

Yes! To my mom for showing the support I needed, and for letting me know to never give up when I talk to her over the phone.聽 To my daughter Bridgette, my princess, the reason I wake up in the morning.聽 I would like to give a shout out to my Partner for always pushing me and telling me it鈥檚 never too late to go back to school.聽 Also to Mrs. R for teaching us, asking us if we have any questions, never letting us walk out if we have a doubt., and for convincing me to talk to Dr. S. about work-study!