Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology

Diploma in Medical Lab Technology is a 3-years diploma course that is divided into 6-semesters. The course involves advanced professional learning of lab related technologies and techniques. The course is concerned with the diagnosis through clinical laboratory tests. Lab technologists are needed by doctors to help analyse results for treating diseases that they specialise in. The course covers preclinical subjects such as biochemistry, pathology, microbiology, blood banking.

The course imparts the in-depth knowledge of training in laboratory management like practical sessions, handling laboratory equipment, conducting clinical tests, matching blood samples, transfusions, urine diagnosis, blood diagnosis, safe disposal of wastes and many other laboratory techniques and technologies.

Eligibility

• The candidate should have passed 10+2 level (Karnataka PUC, ISC, CBSE, state boards) in Science stream with 40% (GM) aggregate marks and 35% (OBC/SC/ST) or equivalent from a board recognised by RGUHS with subjects Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and English. 

• The candidate should have passed 10th with 40% (GM) and 35% (OBC/SC/ST) aggregate from recognised board

Duration

The duration of the course is 3 years for the students joining after their SSLC or 10th. While the duration of the course is 2 Years for the students joining after PUC or 10+2. 

Syllabus for Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology 

The students of Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology will be studying the following subjects during their course

Career Scope for Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology Students

The demand for a diploma in medical lab technology is huge in recent days. They are hired in hospitals and clinics. There is a huge increase in demand for skilled professionals in medical lab technology.

Job Roles

Some of the important job roles available are:

1. Lab Technician
2. Laboratory Assistant
3. Medical Coder
4. Clinical Operator
5. Lab supervisor

Salary Package

The fresh diploma in medical lab technology students will be earning around 2 lakhs to 4 lakhs per annum. The experienced professionals will be earning around 3 lakhs to 4 lakhs per annum. The salaries depend upon the location and recruiter.

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