From Clinic to Classroom: Medical Assistant Instructor Angela Davis
In her 18 years as a medical assistant, Angela Davis has worked side by side with doctors, surgeons, and nurse practitioners. Now she passes that experience on to her students at Ayers Career College.
Medical Assistants Recognition Week runs October 19 to 23, 2026. To celebrate, Ayers is sharing her story. Here is a look at where her love of healthcare started, how she got into teaching, and the difference she makes for her students.
Her Path Into Healthcare
It all started at home. Davis’s mother was a nurse who always shared what she learned and experienced on the job.
“My mother gave me the passion and inspiration of healthcare,” Davis explained. “I wanted that same experience because of the passion that I have for people.”
Once Davis found her place in healthcare, she kept building on it. Along the way, she became a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, a Certified Phlebotomist Examiner, a Certified Dental Assistant, a DNA Tech, and a DOT Technician. Even with all of that, she wanted more.
How She Started Teaching
That “more” turned out to be teaching. Davis trained medical assistant students from different schools in the Ark-La-Tex. The pediatric clinic where she worked also became a clinical site, so students could get the clinical experience they needed to finish their programs.
“What inspired me to begin teaching medical assistants was my passion for healthcare and my desire to share all the knowledge and experiences I gained in the field.”
Her goal is to give future medical assistants the skills, professionalism, and compassion it takes to give patients quality care.
What Every Student Should Walk Away With
When students leave her classroom, Davis hopes they take encouragement, confidence, strong professionalism, and empathy with them. They should also be able to communicate clearly with patients, staff, and doctors.
While students are in her class, Davis offers the guidance and support they need to reach their healthcare career goals. “I want each student to make a positive difference in the lives of the patients they serve,” she said. She also encourages them to keep learning through continuing education long after graduation.
Support Beyond the Classroom
One story from her time teaching stands out. She recalled a student who was going through a difficult time and thinking about dropping out of the program. Leaving would have meant putting her goal of a healthcare career on hold.
“She was afraid to tell anyone but felt that she could trust me,” Davis said.
Davis spoke up for her and reached out to several community organizations. Through those contacts, she connected the student with a program that gave her family the support they needed, at no cost to them.
“This is what makes teaching meaningful to me,” Davis shared.
Ayers Career College is grateful to have Angela Davis on its team. Her years in the field and her care for each student help prepare the next group of medical assistants. This Medical Assistants Recognition Week, Ayers thanks her for everything she does for students, both in and out of the classroom.
Why Medical Assistants Recognition Week Matters
The week is held every October to honor what medical assistants do. Their job is a mix of patient care and office work. On any given day, a medical assistant might record a patient’s history, take vital signs, give shots, prepare lab samples, or help a doctor during an exam or procedure.
Medical assisting is also an in-demand career. Medical assistants work in doctor’s offices, hospitals, clinics, labs, and surgical centers. The Bureau of Labor Statistics expects these jobs to grow 12% by 2034. Every day, their work helps patients across the Shreveport-Bossier area get the care they need.
Train With Instructors Like Angela Davis
The 36-week Ayers Medical Assistant program meets during the day, Monday through Thursday. Students practice taking vital signs, preparing patients for exams, and drawing blood in a realistic medical setting. They can also earn First Aid and CPR certifications.
Students can also do an externship at local sites like Ochsner LSU Health, Willis Knighton, Wee Care Pediatrics, and Boyd Family Medicine. The program prepares them for the Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant exam. Students and graduates also get Job Placement Assistance.
Anyone thinking about becoming a medical assistant can request more information or call 1‑800‑317‑0131. Ayers can explain the admissions process and financial aid. From there, they can check class start dates on the events calendar or schedule a campus visit.