ARCHBOLD, OHIO (4-27-26) – Three students from the medical assisting program, along with eleven students from the phlebotomy technician program were recognized at a special ceremony held last Wednesday evening at Northwest State Community College. Both options lead to entry-level positions in the health care field, and students earning the phlebotomy technician certificate may choose to continue their education for an associate degree in medical assisting.

Medical Assisting students recognized:

Medical Assisting L to R: Rhonda Lazette (Medical Assisting Faculty and Program/Practicum Coordinator NSCC), McKenna Shock, Norma Ambriz, Abbie Meyer.

Phlebotomy students recognized:

Jacee Altaffer (Montpelier), Jenny Bauer (Paulding), Whitney Campbell (Edgerton), Shawna Coon (Bryan), Juan Gutierrez (Delta), Laura Leupp (Stryker), Alyssia Smith (Liberty Center), Brynn Spengler (Wauseon), Lexus Stipp (Delta), MaKaela Treace (Montpelier), Brooke Trowbridge (Bryan)

Phlebotomy L to R: Lazette, Shawna Coon, Alyssia Smith, MaKaela Treace, Brooke Trowbridge.

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Northwest State Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served northwest Ohio since 1969. Northwest State is committed to providing a quality, affordable education with personal attention and small class sizes. The College offers associate degrees with numerous transfer options, short-term certificate programs, and workforce training programs designed to meet the needs of local businesses and industries. For more information, visit NorthwestState.edu or call 419.267.5511.