W-WCHS students who have completed the Healthcare Science Technology program are (front row, l-r) LaPorsha Johnson, Monisha Smith, Lanisha Wylie, Alexis Cantey, (back) Nick Shelton, Jalissa Walton, Jasmine Richards, Briana Walton, and Tanisha Hanosek. Nine juniors and seniors at Washington Wilkes Comprehensive High School have completed the threeyear program in Healthcare Science Technology at the school. Students began with a semester of introduction into healthcare delivery systems and careers in healthcare. Their second semester consisted of a more indepth study of the healthcare industry as well as anatomy and physiology. The third semester included the curriculum provided by Georgia Medical Care Foundation for certification in nursing assisting. Students were able to complete

clinicals at several local healthcare facilities including Wilkes Healthcare, Wills Memorial Hospital, Wilkes County EMS, Davita Dialysis, and Dr. Bruce Holes’ dental office. Seven of these students completed all requirements and have received their certification as nursing assistants.

To celebrate the success of these nine HSTE students, HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) treated the students and their instructor, Ann Harrison, to a breakfast at the school on Thursday December 14.