College of Southern Maryland (CSM) students pursuing careers in health care were celebrated May 8 at the La Plata Campus during the college’s Health Career Readiness Recognition ceremony. Eighty students were recognized for completing programs this year in: Veterinary assistant; certified medical administrative assistant; health information system; certified nutrition coach; certified personal training; Certified Nursing Assistant (CAN) and Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA); dental assistant; phlebotomy technician; certified clinical medical assistant; and medical laboratory technology. “Tonight, we celebrate more than your academic accomplishments,” CSM President Dr. Yolanda Wilson told students at the ceremony. “We celebrate your commitment to entering fields that improve lives and strengthen communities. These professions require not only technical knowledge, but also compassion, patience, and resilience. Your success reflects all of those qualities.” The Health Careers certifications represent a wide range of in-demand and high-impact healthcare career fields. The 10 certified occupations are projected to grow faster than average through 2033, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, accounting for hundreds of thousands of job openings across the nation. “Your skills are needed, your work matters, and your future is full of opportunity,” Wilson added. “We know that many of you balanced school with jobs, families, and […]
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