Harford Community College Holds Medical Assisting Completion Ceremony

Harford Community College held a Completion Ceremony for summer graduates of the 2025 Medical Assisting Program on August 15 in Edgewood Hall on the College campus. Ten students completed 160 hours of training in physicians’ offices across Harford County after completing coursework for their Medical Assisting Certification and/or Associate of Applied Science degrees.

Dean of Nursing and Allied Health Professions Ashley Meisel, DNP, RN, welcomed the graduates and their guests to the event. Brittany Arkins, MA, CMA, and Program Director for Medical Assisting, presented pins to the graduates. The student speaker was Vee Parks.

Summer 2025 graduates included Jayme Boski, Anysha Crawford, Davenia Kemp, Victoria Parks, Jaclyn Pullum, Morgan Reinhardt, Dorene Rieger, Sil Tessen, Natascha Wollman, and Tahreem Zakriya.

Arkins stated, "Watching this group of students grow and succeed has been a privilege. They are entering the healthcare field at a time of great change, and their passion for learning and helping others will be their greatest asset. I am confident they will not only meet the challenges ahead but will also become leaders and innovators in their chosen careers. Their journey is just beginning, and I can't wait to see what they accomplish."

For information on Harford Community College’s Medical Assisting Program, visit https://www.harford.edu/academics/credit-programs/programs/medical-assisting.php or call Admissions at 443.412.2109.