Do you know that healthcare industry is presently facing scarcity of paramedical healthcare professionals and that paramedical science is a very good option for students are interested in healthcare but do not want to become doctors and also for students who do not clear their NEET entrance exams?
One excellent course to opt for is that of a medical lab technician. In the present healthcare scenario diagnosis and prevention of diseases goes hand in hand with clinical laboratory tests. Thus, opting for a professional course in Medical Lab technology is highly rewarding.
In the role of a medical lab technician, the technician is involved in testing tissues, body fluids, blood sample collection, urine collection and testing. Apart from this the technician is also involved in sterilization of equipment’s, Biomedical waste management of the lab and maintaining quality and standardization of the lab. In the present scenario of emerging and non-emerging diseases like Coronavirus, Bird Flu, Swine Flu and SARS the job of a certified and skilled lab technician is all the more important.
The candidate can opt from Certificate, Diploma(DMLT), BSc(BMLT), MSc(MMLT) and PHD in Medical laboratory technology. However, MSc and PHD would be concentrating on specific areas. These courses are always skill based and involves practical training for a period of 6 months.
DMLT is a 2 years courses and can be pursued by student with any stream (science, commerce and arts). Any candidate pursuing DMLT focuses on developing the following main skill set:
- Sample collection, storage and transport
- Testing sample
- Reporting
Listed below are a few important topics covered during diploma medical lab technician at IPHI:
- Collection, storage and transport of sample
- Staining for diagnosis of various diseases
- Learning about microscope and other equipment in a clinical laboratory
- Quality assurance
- NABL accreditation
- Biomedical waste management
Pursuing DMLT course is a very good option for students who have passed their class 12th and are looking to pursue a profession in healthcare. The eligibility criteria for admission in the course is 12th pass with any stream and minimum age group of 35 years. The two years course involves class room teaching as well as practical training and clinical training /OJT for the students.
Students looking for short term course in the field can also opt for certificate course of Phlebotomy technician which is for a duration of 4 months and candidates pursuing this course are absorbed as field technicians and are highly in demand. Phlebotomy technicians can also work on freelancer basis and make a good earning.
If working in the healthcare sector excites you and you are ready to take up the challenge the you must join DMLT course and pursue a bright career as a medical laboratory technician.
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