Certificate Diploma Program in Medical Laboratory Technology

Overview

Medical laboratory technicians play a vital role in the effective diagnosis and treatment of patients. You are expected to collect samples and perform tests to support doctors and other medical professionals as they detect diseases and treat patients. A career as a laboratory technician can be rewarding and meaningful because you get to help physicians and surgeons determine a patient's diagnosis. It can be an exciting challenge for anyone who enjoys solving problems. Clinical laboratory technicians are trained to act as investigators, finding clues and uncovering answers that can help patients receive better diagnoses and treatment

On successful completion of the course, the student will be competent to:

• Perform analytical tests of body fluids cells and other substances
• Recognize factors that affect procedures and results, and take appropriate actions within predetermined limits when corrections are indicated
• Perform and monitor quality control within predetermined limits
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance of equipment and instruments or refer to appropriate sources for repairs
• Apply principles of safety
• Demonstrate professional conduct and interpersonal communication skills with patients, laboratory personnel, other health care professionals, and with the public
• Recognize the responsibilities of other laboratory and health care personnel and interact with them with respect for their jobs and patient care

Eligibility

Applicant should have passed science graduation.

Minimum Education