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Darton College Medical Lab Technology
Collaborative Program.
Medical Lab Careers
Receive an Associate
of Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology from Darton
College. The core classes for this degree will be offered
at Waycross College with the Medical Laboratory Technology online
courses being offered by Darton College. Laboratory experiences
will be offered on the Waycross College campus. Graduates of the
Medical Laboratory Technology Program may then obtain a Bachelor
of Science Degree through Armstrong Atlantic's online Medical Technology
Program.
Job
Markets
Laboratory professionals are the detective
of the health care world. They search for clues to help in the diagnosis
and treatment of disease or injury and they help patients to stay
healthy as well.
- The
future job market looks bright with 20-40% more professionals
needed by the year 2008
- The
average starting salary is $21,000 - $29,000
- Online
course in the MLT Program provide flexible scheduling
Support
Services
To
help students reach their academic goal, the MLT program offers
a network of support services including: Career Counseling, Web
Help technical support, learning resources through GALILEO Interconnected
Libraries, and financial assistance.
Program
Description
Darton's
two-year Medical Laboratory Technology program prepares graduates
to practice as a laboratory technician in hospitals, clinics, physicians'
offices, and other health care facilities. Graduates are eligible
for the national certifying exams.
Program
Goals
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Provide students with a broad
educational background utilizing a variety of resources and
experiences.
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Provide undergraduate MLT curriculum
based on current needs.
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Develop the students' professional
attitudes and ethics required by the laboratory profession.
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Educate the students in the merits
of continuing education.
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Provide southeast Georgia's need
for Medical Laboratory Technicians who can function at career
entry levels and assume their role as health care professionals.
How To Apply
- Please
contact Vicky Sellers, MLT
Clinical Coordinator, 912-449-7586 or Robert Wingfield, Assistant
Director for Admissions, 912-449-7598.
E-mail Vicky Sellers
or Robert Wingfield
MLT Admission Criteria
- SAT score of 870 or nine semester hours of related
course work with a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
- Completion of all required Learning Support courses.
- Transfer students must have a GPA of 2.0.
- Students with a degree from an accredited college
or university may enroll in MLT technical courses, providing prerequisites
are met.
Additional Requirements
- A minimum grade of C is required in each MLT
professional course.
- Hepatitis B Virus Immunization (HBV) required
prior to enrollment in MLT Technical courses.
- Liability insurance required upon enrollment
in Clinical Externship.
- To satisfactorily complete the curriculum and
to develop the skills required of an entry level medical laboratory
technician, the student must have:
- Visual acuity (with or without corrective
lenses) sufficient to differentiate colors used as reaction
indicators, to observe the patient during phlebotomy procedure,
to differentiate and identify specimens utilizing microscopic
examination
- To read laboratory manuals, procedure policies,
specimen labels, test requisitions and other materials pertinent
to professional practice
- Physical ability to manipulate clinical laboratory
instruments and equipment in a manner consistent with operational
procedures.
- Manual dexterity to perform venipuncture
procedures and to operate hand-held medical laboratory equipment
and tools in a manner consistent with operational guidelines
Clinical
Assignments
- The
MLT program provides clinical training opportunities for students
with hospitals and clinics in Southeast Georgia. Clinical assignments
are made by the program faculty with approved affiliates. Students
must be prepared to travel to the clinical training facility.
Accreditation
The program is accredited by the National Accrediting
Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science: 8410 W. Bryn Mawr
Avenue, Suite 670, Chicago, IL 60631-3415, phone:
(773) 714-8880, fax: (773) 714-8886
What is Medical Laboratory
Technology?
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