DIPLOMA IN MEDICAL LAB TECHNOLGY (2YEAR)

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DIPLOMA IN MEDICAL LAB TECHNOLGY (2YEAR)

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT)

📚 YEAR 1 SYLLABUS – FOUNDATIONAL LEVEL

1. Human Anatomy and Physiology

  • Overview of body systems: respiratory, circulatory, nervous, digestive, endocrine, etc.
  • Blood composition and circulatory pathways
  • Organs and their functions relevant to lab diagnostics

2. Biochemistry – Basic

  • Introduction to biochemistry
  • Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids – structure and function
  • Blood glucose and urea estimation
  • Enzymes and electrolytes (Na⁺, K⁺, Cl⁻, HCO₃⁻)
  • Normal ranges and clinical significance

3. Hematology – I

  • Composition and functions of blood
  • Blood collection techniques (venipuncture, capillary)
  • Hemoglobin estimation, RBC/WBC count
  • ESR, PCV, bleeding time, clotting time
  • Blood indices (MCV, MCH, MCHC)

4. Clinical Pathology

  • Urine analysis (physical, chemical, microscopic)
  • Stool examination
  • Semen analysis
  • CSF and other body fluids examination
  • Collection, preservation, and transport of samples

5. Medical Microbiology – I

  • Introduction to microbiology
  • Sterilization and disinfection techniques
  • Classification of microorganisms
  • Collection and transport of microbiological specimens
  • Culture media and methods of inoculation

6. Professional Ethics & Lab Safety

  • Code of conduct for lab technicians
  • Biomedical waste management
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Legal aspects and patient confidentiality
  • First aid and fire safety in the lab

📚 YEAR 2 SYLLABUS – ADVANCED LEVEL

1. Biochemistry – Advanced

  • Liver and kidney function tests (LFT/KFT)
  • Lipid profile
  • Serum electrolytes and proteins
  • Blood gas analysis
  • Use of autoanalyzers and photometry

2. Hematology – II

  • Peripheral smear preparation and identification of cells
  • Blood grouping and Rh typing
  • Coagulation studies
  • Bone marrow examination (introductory)
  • Hematological disorders and diagnostic markers

3. Immunology and Serology

  • Principles of antigen-antibody reactions
  • Widal, VDRL, ASO, CRP, and RF tests
  • ELISA technique (introductory)
  • Rapid tests for infectious diseases (HIV, HBsAg, Dengue)
  • Vaccines and immune response

4. Medical Microbiology – II

  • Bacteriology: gram-positive and gram-negative organisms
  • Parasitology: malaria, amoeba, worms
  • Mycology: fungal infections
  • Virology: hepatitis, HIV, influenza (introductory)
  • Antibiotic sensitivity testing

5. Histopathology and Cytology

  • Tissue processing and staining (H&E)
  • Fixation techniques
  • Cytology smears (Pap smear basics)
  • Mounting and labeling of slides
  • Tumor and biopsy sample handling

6. Blood Banking and Transfusion Technology

  • Blood donation and processing
  • Storage and preservation of blood
  • Cross-matching and compatibility tests
  • Screening for transfusion-transmitted infections
  • Role in emergencies and transfusion reactions

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