Seventy-two students from Morgan Community College (MCC) volunteered this fall at the Colorado Mission of Mercy (CoMOM) event. First year nursing students, including Whitney Peterson, Alicia Flinn, and Lori Coakley, were excited to work with patients; seeing firsthand the difference proper medical care can make in someone’s life. The women worked in Triage, screening patients prior to dental work; gaining hands on experience and required clinical hours for graduation. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) students Lucia Camacho and Stephanie Cisneros, among others, volunteered behind the scenes and were “ready to assist if needed.”

What many potential students may not know is that Morgan Community College offers additional programs in the field of Health Occupations. These are non-nursing careers and certifications in the health industry, working with doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals. MCC offers complete courses in Health Science Technology, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, Medical Office Clinical Assistant, Nurse Aide and Phlebotomy.

For example, “the Massage Therapy Program is designed to provide the skills students need to work as massage therapists in health care settings such as a nursing home, or a commercial business like a day spa, or private practice,” said Division Chair of Health Occupations, Kathy Frisbie. “Many of our students enroll in the program to add additional credentials to their current job skills, making them more employable,” added Health Occupations Advisor Gwen Steffen.

Enrollment for spring courses is currently underway at MCC. Students interested in registering in a Health Occupation program can find more information online at www.MorganCC.edu. For information regarding a specific program or course requirements, please contact Advisor Gwen Steffen at (970) 542-3224. Grant and scholarship opportunities may also exist, be sure to inquire about financial aid through Student Services at (970) 542-3100.



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