Wayne Community College Celebrates Future Healthcare Leaders at Local Pinning Ceremony

Wayne Community College (WCC) in Goldsboro, North Carolina, recently held a pinning ceremony for graduates of its Medical Laboratory Technology and Medical Assisting programs. The event marked the transition of students into healthcare professionals. Heather Odom, the Medical Assisting Program Director at WCC, described the ceremony as marking both an end and a beginning for the graduates.

During the event, Cole Eslyn, the supervisor of the Medical Laboratory Technology Program, spoke about the important roles these graduates will assume in the healthcare sector. She encouraged them, highlighting their potential to positively influence patient care and laboratory work. The ceremony recognized the academic and professional readiness of the graduates.

The event also listed graduates along with their programs and hometowns, illustrating the diversity and scope of WCC’s programs. Graduates like Amber Shumate and Sandra Rodriguez received the Academic Excellence Award, while Yaquelin Carmargo-Ortiz and Seth Albright were awarded the Clinical Excellence Award for their performance in clinical practicums.

These awards highlighted the high standards and commitment expected of WCC students. The ceremony also reminded attendees of the thorough training at WCC, accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences and the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. These accreditations ensure the education meets national standards, preparing graduates for certification exams and careers in healthcare.

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