Diploma in Medical Lab Technology

Diploma in Medical Lab Technology

Diploma in Medical Lab Technology
Sri Eshwarammaji Para Medical College - Diploma in Medical Lab Technology

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT) is a diploma level course that helps students in grasping knowledge about various functions in Medical Lab. The course provides learning in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases in patients through clinical laboratory tests.

After successfully completing this course, candidates can perform activities such as analyzing human body fluids, assisting the concerned doctor in the treatment of diseases and detecting the presence or absence of certain microorganisms in the patient's body.

DMLT: Course Structure

DMLT course covers preclinical subjects such as Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology and Blood Banking. Students enrolled in DMLT course are imparted training in laboratory management ethics through practical sessions, internal assessment, viva-voce and an internship training program of 6-month duration.

Syllabus Description

Year I
Topic Description
Basic Haematology
  • Composition of blood and its functions
  • Origin, Development, and morphology of Blood cells
  • Basic concepts of Anaemia, Leukaemia, and hemorrhagic disorder
Blood banking & Immune Haematology
  • Methods of estimation of Haemoglobin
  • Methods of determination of PCV
  • Blood Group- methods of grouping and ungrouping
  • Blood transfusion and hazards
Clinical Pathology (body fluids) and Parasitological
  • Reception of Patients
  • The Microscope- Types, Parts, Cleaning, and Care
  • Examination of Urine
  • Examination of Body Fluids
Year II
Topic Description
Clinical Biochemistry
  • Definition of Antigen and Antibody
  • Clinical Enzymology
  • Disorders of Carbohydrates
  • Nutritional Disorders
  • Liver function test
Microbiology
  • Laboratory diagnosis
  • Biosafety measures
  • Examination of stool
  • Quality control
Immunology
  • Antigens and Antibodies
  • Types of Antigens

DMLT: Subjects

Subjects of Study
Basics in laboratory equipment and chemistry Clinical Biochemistry
Basic Hematology Microbiology
Blood banking & Immune Hematology Immunology
Clinical Pathology (body fluids) and Parasitological -