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![Surgical technicians assist during a medical surgical procedure.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/030124_healthcare_open_app_image_2.jpg?itok=9ZX56OL6×tamp=1709334222)
Applications are now being accepted for College of Western Idaho’s Health Science programs.
![Kendra Zirschky in front of Canyon County Center](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_2996_-_kendra_zirschky.jpg?itok=8DL3XcpN×tamp=1697666509)
Through the Practical Nursing program, Kendra Zirschky is on her way to make her dreams of becoming a healthcare hero come true.
![Surgical Technologist students working with instructor](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_1265.jpg?itok=5ycppTnI×tamp=1697036418)
Applications for the inaugural Surgical First Assistant class at College of Western Idaho are now open!
![Chelsea Saenz in PN lab class](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_1508_-_chelsea_saenz.jpg?itok=a09IWdmP×tamp=1695057966)
Becoming a nurse has always been the dream for Chelsea Saenz. Despite a detour, she is on her way to achieving her aspirations through CWI's Practical Nursing program.
![Graduate embracing faculty after being pinned](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_3524.jpg?itok=W74WTvE5×tamp=1684352870)
College of Western Idaho’s Registered Nursing program recognized its 2023 graduating class during a pinning ceremony Wednesday, May 11.
![Sara Alton](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_1124.jpg?itok=5RCz5SsB×tamp=1683059389)
Registered Nursing student, Sara Alton, is ready to graduate and help those around her community.
![Michelle Wooton tending to a garden](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_4468.png?itok=jHMEa8xn×tamp=1687358324)
Occupational Therapy Assistant student, Michelle Wooton, is learning the tools and skills to impact lives around her — even in the most unlikely of places.
![Sarah Tuffield in a nursing lab simulation](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_0656-2.jpg?itok=BbmLwp9R×tamp=1681312800)
With a newfound self-confidence, Registered Nursing student, Sarah Tuffield, is ready to graduate and meet the need for more healthcare workers.
![Mollie Weitz with a horse](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/pxl_20221029_211652759.mp_.jpg?itok=hivjK6Qd×tamp=1680805095)
As Mollie Weitz prepares to graduate from the Surgical Technology program, she reflects on what she’s been able to learn and accomplish in the last year.
![Leslee Tate and Kim Shores Leslee Tate and Kim Shores standing in front of a tree](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_7221-3.jpg?itok=rGFrlCuG×tamp=1678303298)
Occupational Therapy Assistant Program students and sisters, Kim Shores and Leslee Tate, are gaining the skills and training to graduate CWI’s healthcare program and make a difference in people’s lives — just as others have done for them.
![Health Sciences students with medical equipment tool box](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_20220209_mkt_wdshoot_350.jpg?itok=h1oxWMhM×tamp=1677795355)
Applications are now being accepted for College of Western Idaho’s Health Science programs.
![Student being pinned by family member](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_5882_0.jpg?itok=nNRgcrrM×tamp=1671226374)
Seven graduates from College of Western Idaho’s Practical Nursing program marked the completion of their coursework with a traditional nursing ceremony.
![Tiffany Smith](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/social_pics_small_-_untitled_page_3.jpeg?itok=62DWHhvx×tamp=1666299096)
After being a laid off during the COVID-19 pandemic, College of Western Idaho student, Tiffany Smith, has found her new calling in life thanks to the College’s Practical Nursing program.
![OTA student working with resident](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_8606.jpg?itok=AH1btewr×tamp=1665519321)
College of Western Idaho’s Occupational Therapy Assistant students were able to provide information and screenings to senior citizens about fall prevention and risk reduction.