Pharmacy Technology Graduates (L-R) Back: Kristy Howard, Leah Worley, Phyllis Tutt, and Instructor Christy Bivins; Seated: Makayla Stewart and Briana Gore. (Photo/NGTC)
Achieving a professional credential is a celebrated event at North Georgia Technical College, and in July, faculty, staff, friends, and families of students in the Pharmacy Technology and Clinical Laboratory Technology programs gathered to watch their student being pinned.
“I see a group of committed health care professionals,” said Acting President Dr. Mark Ivester. “You have trained and educated yourself so that you are well prepared to enter the workforce and to be a success. Your friends, family, and faculty are all proud of your great accomplishment, and you should be, too.”
Makayla Stewart of Clarkesville is the daughter of Chad and Julie Stewart. “I’m very thankful for my loving family, caring friends, and wonderful instructors who have supported me throughout my journey here at North Georgia Technical College,” she said. Makayla is currently employed full time at Northeast Georgia Medical Center as a certified pharmacy technician. She will be continuing her education in the spring to start her degree in pharmacy. Makayla was pinned by her mother and father.
Phyllis Amelia Tutt is the daughter of Ladell Tutt and the late Willie Tutt of Cornelia, Georgia. She is currently employed as a certified pharmacy technician at Pruitt United Healthcare in Toccoa, Georgia. Phyllis plans to further her education in the nursing field. “I thank my sisters for all of their hard work and support and for encouraging me to always keep my eye on the prize,” she said. Phyllis was pinned by her mother, Ladell Tutt, who always told her to keep going and never give up.
Sara Littleton of Clarkesville completed the program in Pharmacy Technology Diploma but was not at the pinning ceremony.
Students who have successfully completed these programs of study are eligible to sit for the national certification exam in their chosen field. Certification means a professional edge, increased prestige among colleagues, and greater job security. Presenting the students for this honor were Pharmacy Technology Instructor Christy Bivins and Clinical Laboratory Technology Instructor Lydia Wilkinson.
“You made a courageous choice to come to college,” said Ms. Bivins. “The world is a better and brighter place because of you. Please stay in touch because I look forward to hearing of your newest dreams and your latest accomplishments”
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NGTC has expanded its healthcare programs in recent years to meet the rising demand for healthcare professionals in Georgia.
