Give your career a 'shot in the arm'

Lets face it--no one likes getting shots, but everyone needs them. That is why becoming a Medical Assistant is a great idea! TCC's Medical Assistant Program gives students hands-on training and prepares them to enter the workforce. And, TCC is one-third of the cost of other local medical assistant schools.

After completing TCC's program, graduates are eligible to apply for and take the national certification exam administered by the American Association of Medical Assistants through the National Board of Medical Examiners. (This is important because most, if not all, employers will want a medical assistant with a Certified Medical Assistant credential.)

Medical Assistants may choose to work in clinics, hospitals, health agencies, etc. In addition to giving shots, they may perform other clinical duties such as taking vital signs, drawing blood and collecting specimens. They also perform office duties such as scheduling appointments.

TCC's program accepts a new class each August--so now is a great time to contact the division office to get information. Call 918-595-7321 or visit tulsacc.edu.

(Pictured are two current Medical Assistant students practicing giving shots to each other during a recent class.)

Animal Planet star to speak at TCC

Need a fun night out amidst all the end-of-semester stress? Check out Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald, from Animal Planet's "Emergency Vets" at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow at the VanTrease PACE on the TCC Southeast Campus. This event is a fundraiser for the Dr. Jan Weaver Veterinary Technology Scholarship that TCC students are eligible to receive. Tickets: adults $20; students $10.

TulsaTech article highlights young women in engineering

(Photo courtesy TulsaTech)

Engineering isn't a career just for guys, regardless of the fact that men outnumber women in this booming, lucrative industry. I love this article from TulsaTech that talks about young women who are studying engineering and planning to enter the field. Very inspiring!

And if you choose to study engineering at TulsaTech, remember that TCC offers numerous engineering associate degree opportunities. And, many (if not all) of your TulsaTech classes qualify for college credit at TCC. For information about TCC's engineering programs, click here.

Give a 'shout out' at Graduation 2013

Are you graduating from TCC in May? Give a "shout out" to your friends and family on the big screen on the night of graduation (May 10) during the pre-graduation PowerPoint presentation at the ORU Mabee Center. I'm looking for quotations from graduating students about their experiences at TCC, how their families have supported them, how faculty have helped them, etc. Your name will be included so that all your family and friends at graduation can see it! :)

Here are some ideas to help you in writing a quote (in one or two sentences, please):
1. How does it feel to be getting your associate degree?
2. Who would you like to thank for helping you along the way?
3. What does this night mean to you and your family?
4. How did TCC prepare you for your next step? 

Please write your quote in a complete sentence. Feel free to leave a comment on the blog or send the quote in an email to mcommunications@tulsacc.edu. Please include your first and last name along with your submission.

Note: Submission of a quote does not guarantee publication. DEADLINE: APRIL 12

Example:

“Graduating from TCC is allowing me to not only tell my seven children, but also to show them, how truly valuable an education is. With my husband's support, and all the help I have received from the great instructors I've had at TCC, I feel like there isn't anything I can't achieve once I set my mind to it.”

--Sabrina Hall, 2012 TCC Graduate

Culpepper promotes Poems for Peace competition

Do you fancy yourself a poet? Does alliteration, blank verse and haiku make you want to carpe diem? TCC is now accepting submissions for Poems for Peace Student Poetry Contest. The deadline to enter is 5 p.m. April 1.

All enrolled TCC students are eligible to enter. Poems should include content that relates to peace and/or tolerance. Poems should be no longer than 50 lines. Submissions should be emailed to Dr. Allen Culpepper at allen.culpepper@tulsacc.edu with "Peace Poem" in the subject line.

The competition will culminate with poetry readings and prize distributions from 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 18 in the Student Union Auditorium on the TCC Southeast Campus.

Goose on the loose

Beautiful day to get out on campus!

Tunes for a stress-free study weekend

For me, weekends mean study time and family time. Oftentimes, I like to listen to new-to-me music when I'm doing homework so that I don't get distracted by singing along. A station I found this week is going to help me (hopefully) get through the process of writing an introduction to an APA style paper. What is this station, you ask? It's none other than NPR Music. I didn't know NPR had music until I looked at the station's website to find out more about a topic I heard on the radio. But they do have music and it's great, especially if you're looking for something that is atypical of Top 40 stations. And, even better--It's mobile! :)