WTI Wichita
Loraine Foster: Going Places
Lorraine Foster's inspiration for becoming a medical assistant was personal. Thirteen years of caring for her mother, she realized a passion for patient care. After her mother's passing, Lorraine worked as a retail clerk, but she found herself longing for work that was more rewarding.
"My husband was supportive of me going back to school," she said. Five days after quitting her retail job, she saw a WTI TV spot and interviewed there the same day. The school was preparing to launch its Medical Assistant program. "The lady asked if I could start school on Monday and before I could say anything, my husband said, 'Yes.'"
As she studied, Lorraine served extern ships at the private practice of Dr. Jesus T. Suero at the McConnell Air Force Base hospital. In September 2006, while still in school, she took a job with Dr. Suero's office. Today Lorraine is a proud graduate of the WTI medical assistant program.
With her newfound career, Lorraine is now embarking on a new chapter. This summer she and her husband will move to Georgia to be near his family. Since she passed the national certification exam by the American Medical Technologists, Lorraine is a Registered Medical Assistant, a nationally recognized designation.
With her new career training and her move to Georgia, Lorraine is literally going places!
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