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SWTX PCT Instructor Honored with Prestigious THOA Award

SWTX PCT Instructor Honored with Prestigious THOA Award

Uvalde, TX, July 16, 2024 - Southwest Texas College (SWTX) is thrilled to announce that our esteemed Patient Care Technician instructor, Irene Barrera, has been recognized as the “Outstanding Experienced Teacher for Area 1” by the Texas Health Occupations Association (THOA). This prestigious award is a testament to Barrera's exceptional dedication to her students and her invaluable contributions to the field of health care education.

“We are incredibly proud of Mrs. Barrera for receiving this well-deserved honor. Her passion for teaching and her commitment to student success make her an invaluable asset to our program,” said J. Frank Luna, SWTX Patient Care Technician Coordinator.

Barrera recently attended the THOA conference in College Station alongside other dedicated health science instructors.

THOA is committed to empowering educators like Barrera to provide top-notch education for their students. Through professional development opportunities, scholarships, recognition programs and support systems, THOA works tirelessly to enhance health care education across Texas.