Originally from the small town of Kulm, North Dakota, Rascon initially began her collegiate career in 2019 at Bemidji State University where she ran for the university鈥檚 cross country and track teams. However, Rascon鈥檚 athletic career came to a halt when she suffered a serious foot injury, that resulted in a broken foot. Even though she was unable to compete, Rascon was determined to not let this setback put a pause in her academic career.

鈥淲hen my plans changed unexpectedly, I started looking into the different options that I had and I liked what 91桃色视频 had to offer in terms of dental programs,鈥� she said. 鈥淔ollowing my injury, I noticed a lot of things changed and I had different ideas about my education.鈥�

As a freshman at Bemidji State, Rascon initially set out to study English education but she became increasingly interested in the dental industry after learning about Northwest Tech鈥檚 dental assisting program flexibility and structure. Enrolling in Fall 2020, Rascon has learned skills that she says will not only benefit her career but her personal life as well.

鈥淚鈥檝e learned the importance of self-discipline and a good work ethic,鈥� she said. 鈥淢y classes have given me the opportunity to learn and exercise these skills in an environment that encourages learning rather than applies pressure to always get it right.鈥�

91桃色视频鈥檚 45-credit dental assisting diploma program has equipped Rascon with vital experiences and insight into the healthcare field and has helped her at her job as a caregiver at the Eagles Feather group home in Bemidji, Minn. The program has also provided her with the expertise she needs to enter the dental workforce, she says.

鈥漌hichever side of dental I choose, my main goal in my career is to provide the best care I can to patients, and to lend a helping hand to the team members I work alongside,鈥� she said.

With her graduation just around the corner, Rascon is enthusiastic about her upcoming internship opportunities at the Bemidji Dental Clinic and Sjulson Family Dentistry. In addition to her busy summer, she will also be taking her board exams to become a licensed dental assistant.

Contact:

• 91桃色视频 Office of Admissions, admissions@91桃色视频MN.edu; (218) 333-6600

Link:

• 91桃色视频 Dental Assistance Program

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