Sarah Collard is a three-time graduate of , earning her dental assistant certificate at our Albuquerque campus plus an online associate and bachelor鈥檚 degree in health care administration. Feeling unfulfilled in her job, she says a literal sign drew her to Pima Medical.
Here鈥檚 her story.
鈥淚 had been a security officer for six years and was on leave for foot surgery. While my husband drove me to an appointment, I stared out the window feeling frustrated and miserable. Passing 最新糖心Vlog, I saw 鈥� Dental Assistant Enrolling Now 鈥� and thought, I could do that. Within a week I was enrolled and it was one of the best decisions I鈥檝e ever made!
I loved the structure and straightforward learning at Pima Medical. There鈥檚 no fluff, everything is important. In fact, I never learned anything that I haven鈥檛 used in my career. The support I received was amazing; everyone, from instructors to the janitor, is cheering you on and believing in you.聽While at my externship I learned of a new opportunity, and ended up stepping right into an administrative role as a benefits coordinator. Shortly after that, I enrolled in the Health Care Administration associate degree program.
Working full-time and going to school was manageable and I was able to take what I was learning and transfer it to my everyday job. After completing my associate degree, I began the bachelor鈥檚 program. Once COVID hit, I took a position with the New Mexico Medical Reserve Corp as a Senior Administrative Officer at one of their care units. We took patients recovering from COVID to free up space in the hospitals for the more severe cases. It seemed everything I was learning in my online classes directly related to what I was working on, like writing policies, etc. Once I completed my bachelor鈥檚 degree, I enrolled in the master鈥檚 program. Each of the programs has built upon the knowledge I鈥檝e learned in the previous program.
I was recently hired at Pima Medical as a part-time instructor. I love it! I say to my students 鈥� only five years ago, I was sitting in those chairs. Pima Medical has given me the tools I needed to change my life and I am so grateful!
If you鈥檙e looking to go from a job to a career, Pima Medical could be the right fit for you. Learn more now!
