Southern Regional Technical College’s (SRTC) Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program held a pinning ceremony on Wednesday, April 10, marking the completion of the program for 15 students.
Each student graduated with an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology from SRTC. The graduates include Alexis Adkins of Perry, Montoya Barnes of Boston, Christina Brown of Pelham, Ricky Carter of Thomasville, Galilea Cervantes of Cairo, Kimberly Cochran of Tifton, Marlee Ethridge of Lenox, Kathya Hernandez of Valdosta, Page Lamons of Thomasville, Isabel Claudio-Mirabel of Thomasville, Tabitha Section of Ashburn, Anna Sherrer of Donalsonville, Jamie Short of Thomasville, Savannah Simon of Valdosta, and Cody Willis of Pelham.
Vickie Smith, Medical Laboratory Program Chair, commended this class for their resilience and determination. “Despite facing numerous challenges, they embraced each day with unwavering effort, recognizing the importance of trial and error in learning. Their strong bond and motivation propelled them to surpass obstacles and achieve their goals.”
The Highest GPA Award was presented to Marlee Ethridge of Lenox for achieving the highest GPA in the class. Cody Willis of Pelham was presented with the Ambassador Award, which is given to students who have distinguished themselves through leadership, distinction in learning, and innovation.
The program is accredited by the National Accreditation Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). With this accreditation, graduates may sit for the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) National Certification Exam to become Certified Medical Lab Technicians. Graduating from a NAACLS accredited program and passing the national certification is the only way someone can be employed in a clinical lab at a hospital.
SRTC’s MLT Program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers as medical laboratory technicians. Students learn to perform clinical laboratory procedures under the supervision of a qualified pathologist and/or clinical laboratory scientist. These tests are used to detect things such as blood type, HIV-AIDS, diabetes, hepatitis, anemia, West Nile virus, and much more. Throughout the program, classroom training is integrated with clinical experiences under the medical direction of cooperating hospitals.
For more information about the Medical Laboratory Technology program, please contact Vickie Smith at 229-225-5203 or email gsmith@southernregional.edu.
SRTC offers over 150 degree, diploma, and certificate programs that are designed to get you quickly into your desired career, and 28 general education courses that transfer to the University System of Georgia institutions and 19 private colleges and universities in Georgia. SRTC has instructional sites located in eleven counties across Southwest Georgia for the convenience of our students. The College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). SACSCOC is the regional body for the accreditation of degree-granting higher education institutions in the Southern states. For the most up-to-date information on registration, class dates, and program offerings, log on to www.southernregional.edu or call (888) 205 - 3449.
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