The program emphasizes a combination of didactic and clinical instruction necessary for successful employment. Graduates are eligible for certification testing as well as to become a medical laboratory technician. Employment in doctors' offices and hospital laboratories requires a minimum of an associate degree in this field. Please refer to the Associate of Applied Technology program information or the cooperative degree program information on the Associate of Applied Science Degree agreement with Macon State College. The MLT program at Central Georgia Tech requires the minimum admissions requirements as stated in the Medical Laboratory Program Standards.
Enrollment is limited by accrediting organizations and class space.
Students who are not selected are eligible to apply for the next year's class and are urged to take courses that will benefit them in the MLT program. A background of high school courses in math and science, including chemistry, is encouraged. High school transcripts are required for review. Official copies of all transcripts must be submitted to the Registrar's Office. The prospective student's credentials will be reviewed by the Medical Director of the program prior to the student's admission.