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Medical lab technician certification is a basic course. It enables the technician to learn about the theoretical and practical applications of procedures and equipment used in a medical laboratory environment. He/she plays an important role in the prevention and diagnosis of various diseases. Medical lab technicians work under the supervision of a physician, lab manager or medical technologist and perform laboratory tests on specimens.
| Courses | Duration | Eligibility | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate in Medical Lab technician | 1 Year | 10th Std | |
| Mode | Exam Type | Employment Sectors | Job Profiles |
| Regular | Annual | Hospitals, Clinics, Nursing Homes, Public health facilities, Clinical Laboratories, Pathological Labs | Laboratory Technician, Laboratory Manager, Medical Officer, Research Associate, Medical Record Technician, Resident Medical Officer |
The medical laboratory technicians get involved in practical and technical work to aid correct diagnosis and effective functioning of Biochemical Laboratories. They work effectively in private and government hospitals, clinics, corporate hospitals, Diagnostic centres, laboratories, medical Institutes. Starting as a laboratory technician one can progress further into various areas such as Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology, Microbiology, Histotechnician, Molecular biology, Clinical Chemistry and so on. He/she can pursue higher studies into DMLT, BSC LT and ADLT
