Southern Regional Technical College’s (SRTC) Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) and Clinic Assistant (Phlebotomy) programs held a pinning ceremony on Wednesday, April 15, marking the completion of the programs for thirteen MLT students and eight Phlebotomy students.
Each MLT student graduated with an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology from SRTC. The MLT graduates include Candice Arnold of Valdosta, Felicia Christopher of Thomasville, Mackenzie Easler of Thomasville, Katherine Everett of Thomasville, Johnterrica Hines of Cairo, Gregory Jordon of Thomasville, Stacie Junkins of Nashville, Anita King of Thomasville, Quanekia Lloyd of Thomasville, Briyunna Revills of Moultrie, Kirah Rollins of Thomasville, Maleah Turner of Thomasville, and Alex Williams of Moultrie.
Each Phlebotomy student graduated with a Technical Certificate of Credit from SRTC. The Phlebotomy graduates include Miranda Gomez of Moultrie, Stephany Guerrero of Moultrie, Taylor Lawrence of Cairo, Madelynn Harell of Doerun, Kylie O’Grady of Moultrie, Chyna Cooksey of Thomasville, Kimberly Jackson of Thomasville, and Chloe Stephens of Moultrie.
Vickie Smith, Medical Laboratory Program Chair, commended these graduates for their resilience and determination. “The students in both programs have shown remarkable resilience, turning challenges into their highest performance while supporting and inspiring one another. I am incredibly proud of all they have achieved and the outstanding professionals they’ve become."
The Ambassador Award was presented to Johnterrica Hines (MLT) and Kylie O'Grady (Phlebotomy), given to students who have distinguished themselves through leadership, distinction in learning, and innovation. The Highest-Ranking Senior Award was presented to Anita King, honoring the MLT graduating student with the highest academic distinction, including prerequisites.
The MLT 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 an 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 prepare 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.
SRTC's Clinic Assistant (Phlebotomy) program provides entry-level preparation for initial employment as a clinical assistant in health care and mobile lab facilities. The program equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to meet the demands of area employers, with a focused emphasis on the drawing of blood for laboratory testing. Graduates earn a Technical Certificate of Credit and are eligible to apply for the Phlebotomy Technician certification exam.
For more information about the Medical Laboratory Technology and Phlebotomy programs, please contact Vickie Smith at 229-225-5203 or email gsmith@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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