Program Information
Emory Healthcare’s Medical Technology Program is a full-time hospital-based (4+1) program. The program is designed to prepare students (already holding a bachelor's degree) for national certifying examinations by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) and the National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel (NCA). Students are awarded a certificate in Medical Technology upon successful completion of the program.
Along with teaching you diagnostic testing basics — such as urinalysis, coagulation, clinical chemistry and immunohematology (blood bank) — you’ll also learn the latest advancements and clinical testing skills in esoteric areas, such as molecular diagnostics, flow cytometry and histocompatibility (HLA).
The program length is 11 months and begins in September. The program schedule is Monday through Friday. Students attend lectures daily for the first several months, then complete clinical rotations for the remainder of the program. Hours vary, but are typically 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during lectures and 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. during clinicals. Students receive weeks off for holidays and breaks.
Accreditation and Certification
Emory Healthcare’s Medical Technology Program is actively seeking accreditation from the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). The Preliminary Report has been approved and the Self-Study Report is in process. At this time Emory Healthcare’s Medical Technology Program cannot guarantee NAACLS accreditation to students who complete the program.
Emory Healthcare Medical Technology Program has received "serious applicant" status from NAACLS.
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science
5600 N. River Rd., Suite 720
Rosemont, Illinois 60018-5119
Telephone: 773-714-8880
Tuition and Fees
Tuition is $5,000 (subject to change).
- $500 payable upon acceptance to program
- $2000 payable upon enrollment to program
- $2500 payable prior to commencement of clinical rotation
Books
Textbooks are provided without charge to students during the program and must be returned. A fee will be charged for every textbook not returned to the school at the end of program.
Uniforms
Students are required to provide their own scrub attire.
Housing
Students are responsible for their own housing. Numerous apartments, homes and condos are available in the surrounding Atlanta area. Click on the following link to view some of the housing opportunities in the Emory community: http://www.housing.emory.edu/off-campus/home.cfm.
Service-Cancelable Loan available — contact school for details
Scholarship Information:
