Course Objective : To train students to work as laboratory technicians
and assist pathologists in their duties. As a lab technician, they must learn the
techniques of collecting samples for routine and specialized tests, conduct the
tests and know how to analyze the outcomes of the test.
Course Duration : 2 Years
Eligibility : 10+2 with science subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology).
Ideally can be done along with any other B.Sc. degree. Although these courses are
full time, they are conducted post noon which enables students to attend B.Sc lectures
in Morning.
Knowledge and Skills :
- Pathology Laboratory orientation
- Basic Laboratory Glassware study
- Rinsing, Cleaning and Disinfection of Lab equipments
- Assisting technicians for collection of blood
- Patient Positioning & Care
- Medical Terminology for Medical Laboratory
- Medical Laboratory equipment handling
- Laboratory Procedures (Theory & Applied Learning Components)
- Quality Control in Medical labs
- Blood Grouping and collection procedures (Theory & Applied Learning Components)
- Trained in clinical biochemistry, blood bank and basic haematology
Employability:
- Assist the qualified technician and doctor in Pathology department of
a hospital or a diagnostic centre
- As a Lab technician in Secondary Care hospitals, nursing homes, dental clinics & research labs
Program Structure :
| Year |
Course Name |
| 1st Year | Anatomy |
| Physiology |
| Biochemistry |
| Basic Communication Skills |
| Advanced IT Skills |
| Basic Laboraotry Science and Haematology |
| Clinical Pathology and Parasitology |
| Patient and Staff Safety |
| Infection Control |
| 2nd Year | Pathology |
| Pharmacology |
| Blood Banking and Immunohematology |
| Histopathology and Cytology |
| Applied Histopathology and Cytology |
| Applied Hematology |
| Applied serology and immunology |
| Applied Microbiology |
| Quality control and Standardization in laboratories |