Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technician (DMLT)
Establishing core laboratory skills for beginning diagnostic professionals through hands-on competency building and fundamental theoretical preparation.
Overview
The Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technician program at People’s College of Paramedical Sciences delivers foundational preparation in basic laboratory operations and diagnostic examination techniques. This practice-centered course readies students for initial-level laboratory positions, prioritizing practical skill mastery in sample acquisition, handling, and elementary analytical procedures. The educational plan addresses central laboratory domains required for supporting diagnostic operations.
Duration & Eligibility
- Duration: Two years combining conceptual learning and hands-on laboratory instruction
- Level: Diploma
- Eligibility: Higher Secondary completion, science concentration preferred, satisfying diploma entry requirements.
Syllabus/Modules
- Primary Disciplines: Elementary Blood Testing, Basic Chemical Analysis, Bacterial Identification Methods, Body Fluid Examination
- Hands-On Abilities: Sample Acquisition Techniques, Workplace Safety Procedures, Device Care, Fundamental Accuracy Checks
- Auxiliary Knowledge: Laboratory Calculations, Documentation Practices, Professional Communication, Workplace Ethics
Highlights
- Concentrated practical exposure to laboratory techniques
- Skill development in manual examination methods
- Comprehension of laboratory operations and documentation systems
- Supervised practice in functioning diagnostic settings
Admission
Entry conducted per university diploma standards with merit-oriented selection approach.
Career
Graduates commence professional practice as laboratory technicians in medical facilities, testing centers, primary care establishments, and blood services. Responsibilities include sample handling, fundamental test execution, equipment upkeep, and outcome recording. Professional progression encompasses senior technical positions, coordination duties, and section oversight roles. Many continue education through bachelor’s programs to broaden career possibilities. This diploma offers practical healthcare diagnostics entry with reliable employment availability in growing laboratory services domain.