DIPLOMA IN MEDICAL LABORATARY TECHNICIAN 1 YEAR

🎓 Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technician (1 Year) – Full Syllabus

🔬 1. Anatomy & Physiology

• Introduction to human body structure and function
• Cell structure, tissues, and organs
• Major body systems: circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive, skeletal, muscular, nervous
• Blood and its components

🧪 2. Biochemistry

• Basics of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids
• Enzymes and their functions
• Blood glucose, urea, creatinine, cholesterol tests
• Electrolyte balance and liver/kidney function tests
• Acid-base balance

🧬 3. Microbiology

• Introduction to microorganisms: bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa
• Culture media and techniques
• Sterilization and disinfection methods
• Gram staining, Ziehl-Neelsen staining
• Identification of common pathogens
• Handling of infectious samples

🧫 4. Clinical Pathology

• Sample collection (blood, urine, stool, sputum)
• Physical, chemical, and microscopic examination of urine
• Routine blood tests (CBC, ESR, BT, CT)
• Stool and sputum examination
• CSF and other body fluid analysis

🧍‍♂️ 5. Hematology

• Blood components and functions
• Hemoglobin estimation methods
• Total and differential WBC count
• RBC and platelet count
• Blood grouping and cross-matching
• Coagulation studies (BT, CT, PT)

🧪 6. Serology & Immunology

• Antigen-antibody reaction basics
• Common serological tests (Widal, VDRL, HIV, HBsAg, RA, CRP)
• ELISA method
• Principle of immunity: types and functions

🔬 7. Histopathology & Cytology

• Tissue sample collection and processing
• Fixation, sectioning, staining (H&E and special stains)
• Microscopic examination of tissues
• Cytology basics (e.g., Pap smear)

⚙️ 8. Lab Equipment & Safety

• Use and care of laboratory equipment (microscopes, centrifuges, autoclaves)
• Glassware types and handling
• Calibration and maintenance
• Laboratory safety measures and infection control
• Biomedical waste disposal

🧾 9. Practical Training / Internship

• Hands-on experience in diagnostic labs or hospitals
• Performing real-life sample testing
• Patient interaction for sample collection
• Record maintenance and report preparation