Introducing Kristina Torres, BTC’s Featured Student of the Month!
Boardman Training Center (BTC) is excited to introduce Kristina Torres, our February featured student of the month.
Kristina is a student in the Medical Assisting Specialist program at BTC, where she is learning the hands-on skills and essential knowledge for a career in the healthcare field. BTC’s medical assistant training will give Kristina the knowledge, skills, and experience to feel confident in her future career.
Before attending BTC, Kristina was enrolled at a larger university and worked in a hospital as a patient advocate. After being referred to Boardman Training Center, she pursued medical assisting because she wanted to do something completely different from her previous job. “My experience, so far, has been great.”
Kristina has big plans for her future career, and the skills and experience from BTC will help her achieve her goals of working in a doctor’s office and potentially running her own IV therapy business. She describes her dream career as a well-paying job, working “8-5 Monday through Friday, with people that understand we are humans and not robots,” she said.
Kristina’s most significant advice for someone looking to get the training for a new healthcare career is simply, “Go for it. Don’t be afraid to believe in yourself and your potential.” Boardman Training Center’s staff and faculty pride themselves on being there for students every step of their journey toward a successful career. Kristina especially appreciates this element of BTC’s education experience and says that one of her favorite parts of attending the school is how nice and understanding Sandy Poynter, the campus director, has been.
The Boardman Training Center Experience
BTC’s unique educational experience not only prepares students for National Healthcareer Association (NHA) certifications* but also provides hands-on healthcare experience and covers essential knowledge in a matter of weeks. As a Medical Assisting Specialist program student, Kristina is learning valuable skills such as injections, phlebotomy, suture removal, basic wound care, visual acuity tests, and more. She will also be prepared to sit for two NHA certification exams: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)* and Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)* in only 12 weeks.
Kristina says that the most rewarding aspect of her time as a BTC student thus far is the comprehensive knowledge she is gaining and that she will be prepared to sit for industry-specific certification exams. “Knowing that this school aims for us to pass the NHA and one day be able to put everything I learned to use.”
The smaller class sizes at Boardman Training Center allow each student to receive a personalized education tailored to their unique needs. The BTC instructors are there to support students through every lesson, lab, and beyond. Additionally, Boardman Training Center offers academic, career, and personal resources for students who may face challenges during their time as a student. BTC truly cares about everyone who aims to improve their lives through healthcare career training.
Kristina expressed that she would recommend BTC to anyone interested in a healthcare training program set in a close-knit environment with instructors who care about the student’s success. “Everyone here makes you feel comfortable,” she said. “They aim to teach you what you need to learn to pass and be able to receive your certification.”
Follow In Kristina’s Footsteps!
Do you have a dream of becoming a medical assistant? If so, Boardman Training Center is here to support your goal of a healthcare career.
By following Kristina’s advice and believing in your potential, you can make a difference in the lives of your patients and improve your own exponentially. BTC offers training programs in phlebotomy, EKG, medical billing and coding, and medical assisting. Each program is only 12 weeks, making it an excellent entry point for the healthcare field.
Don’t spend another day wondering what your life could be like; request information from BTC today to get on the path to your future career!
*Certification is contingent upon passing the corresponding industry certification exam.