Medical Lab Careers
Pursue a Medical Laboratory Technology degree through the MLT Collaborative Program. Attend professional courses online through the accredited MLT program at Darton College and complete laboratory course requirements on-campus or at Armstrong Atlantic State University, Georgia Highlands College, Waycross College or hospital/clinic collaborations.

Laboratory professionals are the detectives of the health care world. They search for clues to help in the diagnosis and treatment of disease or injury, and help patients to stay healthy as well.

Darton College MLT Graduate Performance
ASCP National Board Exams

Darton College's MLT Program four-year averages exceed the national average on the ASCP National Board Exams.

National surveys predict increased demand nationally for qualified medical laboratory technicians. Medical Laboratory Technology is ranked fourth in the health care/medical jobs category based on environment, income, outlook, physical demand, security and stress.

• The future job market looks bright with 20-40% more professionals needed by the 2008.
• The average salary is $36,714 - $44,220
  (from salary.com - 2007)
• Online courses in the MLT Collaborative Program provide flexible scheduling.

"The Darton online MLT program enabled me to work full time and attend labs locally, and in the evening fitted in with my schedule. The program allowed me to maximize my time by accessing the lectures online without lost time commuting to and from college campus.

The program allowed me to maximize my time by accessing the lectures online without lost time commuting to and from college campus. Labs were once a week and I was able to bring questions about the material and have explained to my better understanding and satisfaction."

Program Description

Darton's Medical Laboratory Technology Collaborative 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.

The Darton MLT program is accredited by:

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
http://www.naacls.org/

Program Goals

• Provide students with a broad educational background utilizing a variety of resources and experiences.
• Provide undergraduate MLT curriculum based on current needs.
• Develop the students' professional attitudes and ethics required by the laboratory profession.
• Educate the students in the merits of continuing education.
• Provide regional need for Medical Laboratory Technicians who can function at career entry levels and assume their role as health care professionals.

Program of Study

About the MLT Collaborative
The MLT Collaborative Program is administered through Darton College, in collaboration with Armstrong Atlantic State University, Georgia Highlands College, and Waycross College and hospital/clinical affiliates. The Collaborative provides professional coursework through online classes while allowing students to complete lab classes and core course requirements on any of the five campuses. Students must apply for admission to the program through Darton College.

Clinical Assignments
The MLT program provides clinical training opportunities for students with many hospitals and clinics in Southwest Georgia. A suitable clinical training facility in your local area may be negotiated with the program director pending availability of a qualifying site. Clinical assignments are made by the program faculty with approved affiliates. Students must be prepared to travel to the clinical training facility.

*Additional Application Fee and Technology Fee apply. See details.

**Service-cancelable loans are available to qualified individuals who complete college training in areas identified as "critical need". After completion of training, students may either (1) work in Georgia in the "critical need" field for a designated number of years and have the debt cancelled or (2) repay the loan plus interest. For more information, contact the Darton College Financial Aid office at (229) 317-6746 or 1-866-775-1214 (toll-free)

Darton is a recognized leader in distance learning and has offered online courses since 1996. Darton College is part of the University system of Georgia, and is SACS accredited.

Darton College MLT graduates may continue their education in the medical technology field through a distance learning Medical Technology baccalaureate degree program by Armstrong Atlantic State University (AASU). For details, contact:

Tuition and Fees Per Full-Time Semester**

Additional Costs for MLT Program**

Financial Aid
Many forms of financial aid are available to qualified applicants, including grants, scholarships, Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, HOPE, the Georgia Student Incentive Grant, and Institutional Scholarships. See the Darton Student Financial Aid web page for more information on financial assistance opportunities.

**Costs are subject to change without notice and may vary according to institution