Medical assisting program holds pinning ceremony

Five graduates of Southwestern Community College’s medical assisting program were recognized during a May 9 pinning ceremony at the Jackson Campus. Pictured are from left to right: Melissa Humphrey, Bryson City; Jessica Lockerson, Canton; Makayla Chastain, Tuckasegee; Jessica Swanger, Sylva; and Michael Collins, Robbinsville.

Five graduates of Southwestern Community College’s medical assisting program were honored during a May 9 pinning ceremony at the Jackson Campus.

Students honored during the ceremony include Makayla Chastain of Tuckasegee; Melissa Humphrey, Bryson City; Jessica Lokerson, Canton; Jessica Swanger, Sylva; and December 2016 graduate Michael Collins, Robbinsville.

All graduates are eligible to take the national AAMA certification examination to become a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

For more information about the medical assisting program, call 828.339.4000 or visit www.southwesterncc.edu.