John Powers, lead instructor and medical assisting program manager at WellSpring School of Allied Health, got his start in the medical field with the U.S. military. As a hospital corpsman, he received his medical training in the U.S. Navy and then spent time operating in the field with the U.S. Marines. He was also involved in Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm. When he was discharged, he returned to the U.S. and began his healthcare career working as a medical assistant.
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Powers has experience working in all kinds of practice and clinics, and he has specialized in family practice, urgent care, ENT and internal medicine. Currently, is attending Colorado Technical University and hopes to complete his bachelor’s degree in healthcare management within the next year.
In addition to his work at WellSpring, Powers is a huge fan of producing and mixing music and owns and DJs at Powerhouse Productions. You can find his music on SoundCloud, Mixcloud, iTunes and BeatPort.