Halifax Community College Medical Laboratory Technology

10/09/2026

Congratulations Caleb. I am so proud of you. Caleb is a 2026 graduate of our MLT program and he was the winner of The Patriot award and The Sue Tidrick Clinical Excellence Award.

Alumni Spotlight: Caleb Richardson

At Halifax Community College, student success doesn't end at graduation. It continues through the accomplishments of our alumni!

This week, we're proud to shine the spotlight on Caleb Richardson, a Halifax Community College Medical Laboratory Technology alumnus whose achievements reflect dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to excellence.

Caleb's journey is a reminder of the opportunities that begin at HCC and the bright futures our graduates are building. Thank you to VCU Health for their partnership and for making this possible!

Join us in celebrating Caleb and his accomplishments!

Read his inspiring story: https://halifaxcc.edu/alumni-spotlight-caleb-richardson/

08/24/2026

I am incredibly honored and humbled to have received the Excellence in Teaching Award at Halifax Community College. This award recognizes a commitment to high-quality instruction, student success, and excellence in teaching, which makes it especially meaningful to me.

While my name may be on the award, I truly believe it reflects the students I have had the privilege to teach over the years. My students challenge me, inspire me, make me laugh, keep me on my toes, and remind me every day why I chose this profession.

To my current and former MLT students: thank you. Thank you for trusting me to be a part of your education and your journey into the laboratory profession. Watching you learn, grow in confidence, graduate, pass your boards, and begin your careers is one of the greatest rewards I could ever receive.

I am very grateful to Halifax Community College, my coworkers, and everyone who has supported me along the way. But most of all, I appreciate my students. Your success will always be the reason I do what I do.

I am truly proud and thankful to receive this honor. ❤️🔬🧪

08/04/2026

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I THOUGHT LAB SCIENTISTS JUST “COLLECT BLOOD”… UNTIL I TRIED THEIR JOB. 😂😭

As a medical student, you enter the laboratory with confidence.

White coat? ✔

Stethoscope? ✔

Confidence? Overflowing. 😂

Then the lab scientist looks at you and says:

“Doctor, since you’re free, help us with these samples.”

I smiled.

“Simple work.”

My ancestors started laughing immediately. 😭

First assignment:

“Arrange these blood samples.”

I picked one tube.

Then another.

Five minutes later…

All the tubes started looking like twins.

I couldn’t even remember which one I picked first. 😂

Next they said:

“Take this sample to the centrifuge.”

I carried it like it was a newborn baby.

I switched on the centrifuge.

The machine started making one serious sound.

I stepped back immediately.

In my mind I had already written my apology letter to the Head of Department. 😭💀

Then came malaria RDT.

Simple, abi?

Until they asked:

“Where’s the control line?”

I started staring at the cassette like WAEC practical.

The cassette was looking at me too.

Both of us were confused. 😂

Then urinalysis.

I finally understood that urine has more personalities than some human beings.

Color.

Appearance.

Protein.

Glucose.

Ketones.

Blood.

Leukocytes.

Nitrites.

Specific gravity.

By the time they finished explaining everything…

I was the one that needed investigation. 😭

Then somebody shouted:

“Who packed this sample?”

Everybody looked at me.

Even the microscope looked disappointed. 😂

Meanwhile…

The lab scientist was just sitting quietly.

No panic.

No shouting.

Just watching me experience premium character development.

Finally he said:

“My brother… go back to your ward.”

I didn’t argue.

I carried my remaining dignity and left.

That’s when I realized something.

Doctors can suspect malaria.

But the lab scientist confirms it.

Doctors can suspect typhoid.

But the lab scientist tells you if you’re chasing the wrong diagnosis.

Doctors can prescribe treatment.

But someone has to produce results everyone can trust.

People think laboratory scientists just “collect blood.”

If only they knew.

Behind every accurate diagnosis are people checking, verifying, repeating tests, maintaining equipment, controlling quality, and making sure one tiny mistake doesn’t change someone’s life.

So the next time you see a medical laboratory scientist quietly working in the lab…

Respect them.

Because while everyone is debating the diagnosis…

They’re busy looking for the evidence.

And in medicine…

Evidence wins. 🧪❤️

To all Medical Laboratory Scientists—thank you for being the silent backbone of healthcare. We see you, and we appreciate you. 👏🏽

07/16/2026

05/14/2026

Had a great time at Roanoke Rapids High School for Caring Careers Fair.

05/07/2026

Moses Cone has a 3rd shift position available.

05/07/2026

Let’s congratulate the HCC MLT Class of 2026.

05/06/2026

IF I EVER TAUGHT YOU…

For Teacher Appreciation Week, I'd love for my former students to REPLY to this post and tell me how you are doing!

Or feel free to share a funny story, photo or memory from our time together!

05/05/2026