Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technician (DMLT)
(Course Duration- 2 years (plus 6 months internship in many cases) )
A Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technician (DMLT) is a popular paramedical course that trains students to work in clinical laboratories, helping diagnose diseases by conducting tests on blood, urine, tissues, and other samples.
Mode Full-time or part-time
Regulatory Body State Paramedical Boards / Allied Health Councils
Eligibility Criteria:
10th or 12th pass (science stream preferred)
Curriculum Topics
- Human Anatomy & Physiology
- Biochemistry
- Microbiology
- Hematology
- Clinical Pathology
- Blood Banking & Transfusion
- Histopathology & Cytology
- Lab Instrumentation
- Infection Control & Lab Safety
- Quality Control in Labs
Skills You Will Learn
- Blood sample collection and testing
- Microscopic and chemical analysis
- Operating lab equipment (centrifuge, microscope, analyzer)
- Interpreting and recording test results
- Sterilization and biosafety procedures
- Data entry and report generation
Career Opportunities
Job roles after the diploma include:
- Hospitals & Clinics
- Diagnostic Laboratories
- Blood Banks
- Research Laboratories
- Public Health Departments
- Private Pathology Labs
- Pharmaceutical Companies
Workplaces:
- Medical Laboratory Technician
- Pathology Lab Assistant
- Laboratory Technologist
- Blood Bank Technician
- Clinical Biochemist Assistant
- Lab Quality Controller
Higher Studies
- B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Technology (BMLT)
- B.Sc. in Microbiology / Biochemistry
- PG Diploma in Clinical Pathology / Cytotechnology
- Specialized certifications (e.g., Molecular Diagnostics, Phlebotomy)