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. 1 INDIAN CENTRAL SCHOOL- Career Counselling Team, Activity Department

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. 2 INDIAN CENTRAL SCHOOL- Career Counselling Team, Activity Department

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. 3 INDIAN CENTRAL SCHOOL- Career Counselling Team, Activity Department

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. 4 INDIAN CENTRAL SCHOOL- Career Counselling Team, Activity Department

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. 5 INDIAN CENTRAL SCHOOL- Career Counselling Team, Activity Department

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 6 INDIAN CENTRAL SCHOOL- Career Counselling Team, Activity Department

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