Horizon Medical Institute has been providing medical education to students in the Spokane area for over 21 years. Our mission is to provide quality education to our students that have the desire to pursue careers in the medical field. We currently offer three programs: Phlebotomy, Medical Assistant, and Surgical Technologist. We hope that you choose Horizon as your educational partner. We are here to answer any questions that you may have.
Meet Our Instructors
Caleb Mitson
Program Director/Phlebotomy Instructor
Caleb is a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard and proudly served overseas in Operation Iraqi Freedom. After adjusting to civilian life, he received his bachelor’s degree from Eastern Washington University. Caleb is a certified phlebotomist and is Nationally Certified with the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). Prior to becoming the Program Director, Caleb was the Phlebotomy Supervisor for one of the local laboratories in Spokane.
In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family.
Cassie Mitson
Registered Nurse (RN)/Administrator
Cassie has been a Registered Nurse (RN) for almost 20 years. She is also a Certified Pediatric Nurse with the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB). Cassie currently works as a Registered Nurse in Washington State but over the course of her career has worked in Virginia and Maine. You may see her from time to time helping in the various programs that are offered at Horizon Medical Institute, PLLC.
In her free time, she loves spending time with her husband, two sons, and two dogs.
Don Stewart
Surgical Tech Instructor
Don has over 30 years’ experience working in the operating room. Specializing in trauma, orthopedics, neurology, peripheral vascular, urology, pediatrics, plastics, and general surgery. He is a proud graduate of both Spokane Community College where he obtained his Associate’s degree in Surgical Technology and American Intercontinental University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. When Don isn’t busy working as a Surgical Tech or Instructing students, he enjoys spending time with his family.
NBSTSA Certified (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting)
AST Member (Association of Surgical Technology)
Tam Tran
Surgical Tech Instructor
Hi, my name is Tam! I have been a Surgical Technologist for 22 years. I graduated from the Surgical Technology program at Spokane Community College in 2001 with an Associates in Applied Science Degree. I am also a certified Surgical Technologist.
For the last two years, I switched from working in the operating room to working as a Supervisor in Sterile Processing. Over the course of my career, I have worked at Holy Family Hospital, Spokane Eye Surgery Center, and now at the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center. In addition, I have also been a Surgical Technologist Instructor at Horizon Medical Institute since 2014.
I truly enjoy teaching. It is rewarding to see students go from students to Surgical Techs using the skills and knowledge they gained for themselves. As they start their career in the exciting world of surgery.