Herllaine Asistio is the first APIA scholarship recipient at the North Orange Continuing Education program. APIA expanded its scholarship program to include NOCE students during the 2018-2019 academic year. Herllaine took classes in the Medical Assistant program in pursuit of her goal to become a nurse or nurse practitioner. The COPE Health Scholar Program from St. Joseph’s of Orange was the biggest influence in shaping her career path. Herllaine completed 300 hours of volunteering in the COPE program which gave her invaluable experience in the various departments including oncology, pediatrics, and emergency care. After experiencing the impact of dementia in her own family, Herllaine plans to specialize in caring for dementia patients.
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