- Medical technologists (commonly known as medical laboratory scientists) and medical laboratory technicians collect samples and perform tests to analyze body fluids, tissue, and other substances.
A medical technologist is an allied health professional who exercises technical and scientific functions in medical laboratories.
Eligibility:
After completing 1o+2 one can apply for Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT). Duration of the course is 2 years.
There are also other certificate courses in lab technicians which needs 10+2 as the eligibility. Courses are offered by colleges, universities as well as hospitals.
List of top colleges:
- A.D.N Medical College and Paramedical Science, Nagpur, Maharashtra
- Acharya Institute of Health Sciences,Banglore
- Adesh Institute of Biomedical Science, Bathinda, Punjab
- Al-Shifa College of Paramedical Sciences, Kerala
- Delhi Institute of Technology and Paramedical Sciences, Delhi
- Gian Sagar College of Paramedical science, Punjab
- Gurukul Institute of Management and Technology, Delhi
- Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi
Job prospects:
- A certified medical laboratory technician may find a challenging career in a hospital, minor emergency centers, private laboratory, blood donor centers, doctor’s office or clinics.
- The demand for laboratory technologists will always increase since the number of hospitals, specialty hospitals, laboratories etc. are increasing.
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