Medical Laboratory Technology course is majorly concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases by means of clinical laboratory tests.

In the course, the students learn to perform the tests that help in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. The course also equips candidates with the skills required to handle advanced equip­ ment so as to perform accurate laboratory tests.

A medical lab technician works in laboratory settings that help in disease diagnosis. The work of a medical laboratory technician requires creativity, problem-solving skills, innovation and much more. They play a very critical role in the functioning of any healthcare facility. Working under the supervision of laboratory managers and technologists, doctors conduct tests on the speci­mens.

Career Scope:

Medical Laboratory Technicians work includes areas such as

blood banking, clinical chemistry, haematology, immunology, microbiology, cytotechnology, urine analysis, and blood sampling, etc. There are number of fields that further can serve as suitable career options for aspirants.

A number of opportunities in this field have been on the rise:

• CT scan technicians
• X-ray Technicians
• Operation Theatre Technician
• Pathology Technician
• Optical Laboratory Technician
• Radiology Technician
• MRI technicians
• Dental Machine Technician
• MRI Technician
• Physiotherapy Technician
• Renal Dialysis Technician