On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) recognized thirteen graduating Medical Assisting students at a pinning ceremony in Moultrie, honoring their achievements. The students received pins and small gifts in honor of their accomplishments. The graduating Medical Assisting students include Ashlyn Dollar, Mikayla Graham, Krystal Garcia, Catherine Lewis, Anabel Lopez, Jayla Lowery, Eddie McBride, Rebecca McHowen, Na’Rhyia Moore, Tien Nichols, Emely Ramirez, Yesenia Ramos, and Stephen Reyes.
Each of the graduating students completed multiple semesters of rigorous prerequisite and occupational coursework, including a series of clinical rotations at local medical offices. The students are eligible to sit for the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam. This designation represents a medical assistant who has been credentialed through the Certifying Board of the AAMA.
Mikayla Graham and Rebecca McGowen were recognized for graduating with the highest GPAs in the Medical Assisting Degree and Diploma programs, respectively.
"We are deeply proud of these students for the commitment they’ve shown throughout their journey. They’ve managed demanding academics, hands-on clinical work, and the complexities of real-life situations with resilience and compassion. The effort they’ve invested will make a meaningful difference in the lives of others, and it’s inspiring to see the capable, caring professionals they are becoming,” stated Sherry Harrison, Medical Assisting Program Chair.
The students joined the Medical Assisting faculty in reciting the AAMA Medical Assistant Creed:
I believe in the principles and purpose of the protection of medical assisting. I endeavor to be more effective. I aspire to render greater service. I protect the confidence entrusted to me. I am dedicated to the care and well-being of all people. I am loyal to my employer. I am true to the ethics of my profession. I am strengthened by compassion, courage, and faith.
The Medical Assisting program at SRTC trains students for administrative and clinical duties, primarily in physicians’ offices or clinics. Clinical skills include taking vital signs, obtaining medical histories, performing basic lab tests, sterilizing instruments, administering medications, and assisting the physician. Administrative skills include answering phones, scheduling appointments, filing medical and insurance reports, and arranging for hospital admissions and laboratory services.
The Medical Assisting program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). For more information about the Medical Assisting program, please contact Sherry Harrison at SHarrison@southernregional.edu.
Southern Regional Technical College offers over 150 degree, diploma, and certificate programs that are designed to get students quickly into their desired careers, and 38 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 its 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, interested individuals can log on to www.southernregional.edu or call (888) 205-3449.
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