Location
Office location: E3531, 651-773-1731
- Michelle Blesi,
Program Director, Instructor
- I am a Certified Medical Assistant with 14 years of experience in industry.
I worked mainly in the family practice area emphasizing clinical and laboratory skills
for 10 years and then changed my focus into leadership working as a lead in the
Nursing/Lab department and as a Clinical Manager.
- I have a diploma in Medical Assisting
and am certified through the AAMA.
I have a Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts/Psychology and am currently pursuing my Masters degree in Community Psychology. I completed the TES
(Teacher Education Series) courses in the Spring of 2005 at the University of Minnesota.
Coursework included Introduction to Vocational Teaching, Course Development, Instructional
Methods, Philosophy and my final class, Student Training and Assessment.
- I began teaching at Century College in 2001 as an Instructor and Program Director in the
Medical Assistant Department. I enjoy being able to bring my career experience into the
classroom and to make a difference in the students' lives. In addition to being Program
Director, I teach two Clinical courses, two Lab courses and Administrative Procedures
for Medical Assistants, both traditional and online. Also, I currently instruct the Medical
Assistant Refresher Course through CECT.
- BA Degree in Psychology, Metropolitan State University
- AA Degree, Anoka-Ramsey College
- Certified Medical Assistant
- Exemplary Century College Faculty Member 2007
- Shari Lambrecht, Instructor
- I attended 916 Vocational Technical College and received my diploma as a
Medical Assistant in 1984. I am certified through the American Association
of Medical Assistant (AAMA) and have remained current
through my continuing education.
- I worked in an ambulatory care facility as a
Certified Medical Assistant for 23 years before coming to Century College.
In fall semester 2005, I started working as a CLA 2 and became an Instructor
in spring semester 2006.
I teach online, along with traditional courses in
Clinical I & II, Laboratory Techniques I & II and Administrative Procedures.
- In spring 2008, I completed the Teacher Education Series (TES) at the University of Minnesota.
Courses included:
- Intro to Vocational Teaching
- Foundations of Instructional Methods
- Course Development
- Student Assessment
- Philosophy and Practice of Career and Technical Education
- Currently, I am pursuing my AA degree at Century College.
- I am a member of the AAMA, CPR certified and serve on two committees:
- Medical Assistant Advisory Committee
- Assessment Committee
- During the summer months, I teach the Phlebotomy Technician Course through
Continuing Education Customized Training (CECT) at Century College. I have been
an instructor in CECT since 2005.
- Certified Medical Assistant
- Angie Mason, Instructor
- I am a Century College graduate with a diploma in Medical Assisting and an Associate in Arts degree.
I became a Certified Medical Assistant by the American Association of Medical Assistants in 2004 and
have remained an active member since. I recently served as an alternate delegate for the MSMA during
the 2009 AAMA Conference in Houston, TX.
- After spending four years working as a CMA in Urgent Care, I made the transition to teaching in
2008. I was the Program Director/Instructor for a medical assistant program at a private college in
the Twin Cities before joining Century’s team. What I enjoy most about teaching is being able to
share my experience from the clinic and my passion for patient care with students.
- I currently teach the evening courses in Clinical Assisting I & II, Laboratory Techniques I & II,
the Clinical Externship, and the Phlebotomy Technician course offered through the Health Sciences
Department.
- I am also a certified CPR instructor for the National Health and Safety Council.