CERTIFICATE IN MEDICAL LAB TECHNICIAN ( 1YEAR)

Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technician

1. Introduction to Medical Laboratory Technology
   • Role & responsibilities of MLT/CMLT
   • Healthcare system & diagnostic lab types
   • Laboratory organization, basic lab equipment, safety, hygiene
2. Human Anatomy & Physiology
   • Basic structure of human body: cells, tissues, organs, systems (e.g. circulatory, respiratory, digestive, excretory, reproductive) Functioning of major organ systems (heart, lungs, kidneys, etc.)
3. Clinical Biochemistry
   • Basic chemistry of body fluids: blood, urine, etc.
   • Tests like glucose, urea, creatinine, bilirubin, enzymes etc.
4. Clinical Microbiology & Parasitology
   • Microorganisms: bacteria, fungi, protozoa
   • Pathogen identification, staining, culture techniques
   • Parasitological investigations (intestinal parasites etc.)
5. Haematology, Blood Banking & Histopathology / Histology
   • Blood cell types, hemoglobin, RBC / WBC counts, ESR
   • Blood grouping, cross‑matching, donor screening
   • Fundamentals of tissue processing, staining, slide preparation
6. Serology / Immunology
   • Basics of immune response
   • Use of serological tests (e.g. for antibodies) in disease diagnosis  
7. Sample Collection, Specimen Handling & Quality Control
   • Proper collection techniques, transport, storage of specimens
   • Avoiding contamination or degradation
   • Lab safety and bio‑hazard precautions
8. Communicative English & Basic Computer Fundamentals
   • Basic English for report writing, patient communication
   • Use of computers for data entry, lab record keeping etc.