THOMASVILLE — All members of the first graduating class of Southern Regional Technical College’s Patient Care Technician/Assistant (PCT/A) program have passed the Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant exam, SRTC said in a recent press release.

Graduates completed their coursework and clinical requirements before successfully passing their certification exams on their first attempt, the college said. Area graduates include:

Enigma: Elizabeth Snyder.

Tifton: Tien Nichols.

“We are incredibly proud of our inaugural Patient Care Technician/Assistant class,” said SRTC’s Dean of Nursing Bobbie Hester, RN, MSN. “Their perfect pass rate on the certification exams demonstrates not only their individual commitment to excellence but also the quality of instruction provided by our faculty. These students have proven their proficiency in essential patient care skills and are well-prepared to make immediate contributions to healthcare settings across our region.”

Throughout the program, students received comprehensive training in vital healthcare skills, including basic patient care, phlebotomy, EKG monitoring, and other essential clinical procedures. Notably, all students entering the PCT/A program must already be Certified Nurse Aides (CNA), providing them with a solid foundation of patient care knowledge upon which to build their advanced skills.