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Diploma in Medical Lab Technology Course
Medical laboratory science combines the use
of sophisticated instruments and techniques
with the application of theoretical knowledge
to perform complex procedures on tissue
specimens, blood samples and other body
fluids. The tests and procedures that Medical
Laboratory Technologists perform provide
critical information enabling physicians to
diagnose, treat and monitor a patient's
condition.
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Eligibility: HSC passed or equivalent examination from a
recognized university or board. Duration of DMLT course is 2 years.
There are also other certification courses in lab technicians which
needs HSC as the eligibility. DMLT Courses are offered by colleges,
universities as well as hospitals. The hospitals are usually affiliated
with a college or university.
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Career Options: The career of lab worker
depends on academic and technical skills. A certified
medical laboratory technician may find a challenging
career in a hospital, private laboratory, blood donation
centers and doctor’s office. A technician can become a
technologist through further education and work
experience. Laboratory technologists can assist the
doctors in taking samples, centrifuging, making slides,
using specified stains with proper guidance. Job
opportunities are also available in research
laboratories and military service.
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Scope: Diploma in Medical Lab Technology Medical laboratory
technology is constantly evolving and rewarding career. The
laboratory technology today is far more complicated than the
laboratory technology of ten years back. As new discoveries
advance scientific knowledge, the technologist's role will
continue to change and expand. Even now, we can see the
impact of future tests that may be developed for diagnosing
such health problems as cancer or genetic disorders.
Student of DMLT course gets numerous employment
opportunities in laboratories throughout the country. The
demand for lab technician has increased and India is slated to
become one of the largest single country markets for Lab
technicians overseas. The huge size of India’s populace and
the sustained rapid economic growth the country is
experiencing continues to create huge demand for better
health care.
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Job Prospects: The Medical Laboratory Technologists/
technician may be assigned to a specialized area of work in
a large medical lab. In small labs, they may perform a
variety of tests or all areas of lab work. They can also work
as laboratory manager/ consultant/ supervisor, health care
administrator, hospital outreach coordinator, laboratory
information system analyst/ consultant, educational
consultant/ coordinator/ director, health and safety officer
etc.
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List of Institutes for DMLT Course
B.J. Medical College, Pune Maharashtra.
Asian Institute of Health Sciences, Thane.
Dr. Azad Institute of Medical and Research, Patna.
Dr. V. M. Medical College, Solapur.
Amala Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS), Kerala.
Goa College of Pharmacy, Goa.
Holy Family Hospital, New Delhi.
Grant Medical College, Mumbai.
DPMI Paramedical & Hotel Management Institute, Delhi.
Devi Mahalalakshmi Para-medical College, Bhandup West
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