Four students completed the Medical Laboratory Technology program at Beaufort County Community College and were honored during a recent pinning ceremony. Lyneice Deans, Lindsey Flora, Taoyna Stanley, and Rachel Clements celebrated their achievements, while fellow graduate Youree White was recognized in absentia.
Along with the pinning ceremony, students participated in BCCC’s Class of 2025 Commencement at Washington High School on May 8.
The Medical Laboratory Technology associate degree program prepares students for careers in clinical laboratories. Students learn critical skills such as blood typing and transfusion practices, analyzing blood cells, measuring blood chemistry, and identifying infectious bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
Medical lab technicians are essential in diagnosing conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, leukemia, and sickle cell disease. Lab work supports doctors in making accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
During the pinning ceremony, lead instructor Joshua Maynor recognized Taoyna Stanley for earning the highest grade point average (GPA) in the program, graduating cum laude with a GPA higher than 3.5. Lindsey Flora received the Art Keehnle Award for outstanding achievement and resilience.
Additionally, students Taoyna Stanley and Lyneice Deans received the prestigious Dr. Richard Earley Award from the North Carolina Association of Diagnostic Laboratory Medicine (NC ADLM) earlier this year. The award, named after a leader in clinical medicine, honors exceptional students in the field. The award ceremony was held at Legacy Stables and Events in Winston-Salem, featuring a keynote presentation by Dr. Anthony A. Killeen on “Method Validation for Clinical Laboratories.”
Stanley, recognized for her strong work ethic and outgoing personality, graduated with a job offer already in place. Deans, known for her intuitive skills and outstanding performance during clinical rotations, accepted a position with ECU Health Medical Center.
Graduates of BCCC’s Medical Laboratory Technology program are prepared for careers in hospitals, physician offices, public health agencies, veterinary clinics, research laboratories, and pharmaceutical companies. The program includes four semesters of coursework and one semester of clinical rotations. Through partnerships with four-year Clinical Laboratory Scientist programs across the state, graduates also have opportunities to continue their education.
Prospective students can apply for the next Medical Laboratory Technology cohort through May 30. For more information, contact the BCCC Advising Center at 252-940-6353.