Course Overview

National Qualifications Framework Level:

5th

Program Objectives

The program aims to retrain specialists with relevant competencies who are familiar with modern laboratory testing technologies, methods, principles, and regulatory documentation, and who are capable of organizing, conducting, analyzing, and documenting laboratory testing in accordance with international standards.

Brief Program Description

Within the framework of the program, participants will study:

• Modern laboratory testing technologies;
• Laboratory methods, principles, and regulatory documentation;
• Organization and performance of laboratory testing according to international standards;
• Analysis and documentation of test results.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, participants will be able to:

1. Describe laboratory testing technologies, methods, and principles;
2. Describe regulatory documentation governing laboratory testing;
3. Organize laboratory testing - pre-analytical phase;
4. Conduct laboratory testing - analytical phase;
5. Analyze and document laboratory test results - post-analytical phase.

Trainers

The program is delivered by experienced, highly qualified trainers:

• Nino Bakuradze - „Medical Center Cito“
• Head of the Microbiology Department - Marika Kereselidze
• Head of the Clinical Diagnostic Testing Department - Teona Bolkvadze
• Head of the Clinical Chemistry and Immunology Department - Tamar Aslamazishvili

The professional retraining program „Medical Laboratory Technician“ was developed in partnership with Medical Center CITO, the European Business Association (EBA), and the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (EAWAG), with the support of USAID (Employer-led Vocational Education Program), based on the Swiss model.

The program is accredited by the National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement (NCEQE). Upon completion, participants receive a state-recognized certificate.

Registration Instructions

Participant registration is carried out through the Education Management Information System (EMIS) platform: https://vet.emis.ge

1. Visit the platform;
2. From the menu, select „Programs“;
3. Find the desired program in the list (for example, „Healthcare / Medical Laboratory Technician“ or another specific course);
4. Open the program and click „Register“;
5. Enter your personal details and confirm the application.

Helpful tips for participants:

• To register, you will need your personal identification number and contact information;
• If you cannot find a Cito program in the list, use the following filter: Educational Institution → „Medical Center Cito“;
• Make sure to enter your phone number correctly, so that we can contact you if needed.