Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology

DMLT Q1. Full Form of DMLT? Ans. Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology. Q2. Duration of the Course? Ans. Duration of DMLT course is 2 years. But each college has different duration for Example Grant Medical College has 1 1/2 duration. Q3. Which Institute in Mumbai provides DMLT? Ans. DMLT Courses are offered by colleges, universities as well as hospitals. The hospitals are usually affiliated with a college or university. 1. Kishinchand Chellaram College(Churchgate). 2. Ghanshyamdas Saraf Girls College Of Arts & Commerce(Malad). . Institute Of Medical & Paramedical Sciences(Dadar). 4. Bombay Para Medical Institute(Chembur). 5. ST Johns Paramedical College(Dadar). 6. Grant Medical College(Byculla). Q4. Eligibility and Fees Structure. Ans. HSC passed or equivalent examination from a recognized university or board. Q6. Advantage and Earning and Disadvantages Ans. The salary of clinical laboratory workers ranges from Rs. 6,500 – Rs. 10,000 per month in hospitals and clinics. Car eer Options: The career of lab worker depends on academic and technical skills. A certified medical laboratory technician may find a challenging career in a hospital, private laboratory, blood donation centers and doctor’s office. A technician can become a technologist through further education and work experience. Laboratory technologists can assist the doctors in taking samples, centrifuging, making slides, using specified stains with proper guidance. Job opportunities are also available in research laboratories and military service. Scope: The laboratory technology today is far more complicated than the laboratory technology of ten years back. As new discoveries advance cientific knowledge, the technologist's role will continue to change and expand. Even now, we can see the impact of future tests that may be developed for diagnosing such health problems as cancer or genetic disorders. Student of DMLT course gets numerous employment opportunities in laboratories throughout the country. The demand for lab technician has increased and India is slated to b ecome one of the largest single country markets for Lab technicians overseas. The huge size of India’s populace and the sustained rapid economic growth the country is experiencing continues to create huge demand for better health care. Q7. Admission Procedures Ans. Any 10+2 pass student can apply for the course. Their is no entrance exm for DMLT Q8. Types of Course Ans. 1. Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT) 2. Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Technology (BMLT) 3. M. Sc in Medical Laboratory Technology Q9. Course Content of DMLT? Ans. First SemesterCommunication Skills in English| Basic Computer Skills – I| Basics of Anatomy| Basics of Physiology| Fundementals of Medical Laboratory Technology| Second SemesterBasic Haematological Techniques| Haematological Disorders| Basics of Biochemistry| Lab Reagents, Instrumentation and Techniques| General Bacteriology – I| Systemic Bacteriology – I| Third SemesterImmunology, Serology and Parasitology – I| Mycology, Virology and Quality Control – I| Carbohydrates and Lipids| Proteins and Diagnostics Enzymology| Blood Transfusion Techniques – I| Blood Bank Procedures and Haemolytic Diseases of the Newborn – I| Fourth SemesterLiver and Renal Function Tests, Hormones and Tumor Markers| Electrolytes, Acid Base Balance, Factors in Haemoglobin Syntheses ; Automation| Histotechnology and Cytotechnology| Examination of Body Fluids|