2 Years Diploma Course in Medical Lab Technician

DMLT is a two-year Diploma in Medical Lab Technician (MLT) program that has been approved by the DTE and AICTE. Its primary aim is to collect, preserve, and store bodily fluid samples. Then after analysing and going through these fluids and samples, find out what chemicals are in urine, and monitor their concentrations.

Admission to the Diploma in MLT program is merit-based, even though certain institutions might require entrance exams. There might be differences in the tuition fees of this diploma program between public and private institutions and universities. Graduates with a diploma in DMLT can apply for jobs in clinics, hospitals, and laboratories, as well as in the public and private sectors.

Eligibility criteria

• All students who have completed their 12th in science (from any recognized board) can join this course to secure their careers and become successful professional.

Syllabus:

1st. YEAR D.M.L.T. EXAMINATION

• Human Anatomy 
•  Physiology 
• Biochemistry 
• Pathology –I: Haematology 
• Blood Banking, Clinical Pathology
• Parasitology
• Pathology-II: Microbiology 
• Serology Histology & Cytology 

2nd. YEAR D.M.L.T. EXAMINATION

• Human Anatomy
• Physiology
• Biochemistry 
• Pathology –I: Haematology and Blood Banking,
•  Clinical Pathology and Parasitology
•  Pathology-II: Microbiology 
•  Serology Histology
•  Cytology 

How to choose The best paramedical college for admission?

Self-Assessment: you should check your interests, career goals, and strengths.

1. First of all, one should check out the location as it should be convenient to visit. 
2. Institution facilities and all about the institutions according to your preference. 
3. Check out the experience of faculty and training staff. 
4. Decide it as per your financial condition and after that, you may proceed. 
5. The most important part of this course is training and the institution should have well-trained experts and proper training should be provided at the institution. 

Overview of the DMLT course

Where will you be trained?

The best paramedical colleges provide proper training to their candidates on various machines as they have to be prepared to work on them and handle other equipment in the lab.

Here we some of the machines used in the Medical lab training

Job Opportunities

• Laboratory Technician: Laboratory technicians are those who analyse the samples, maintain equipment, and ensure safety in scientific and medical laboratory settings.
   
• Blood collection Technician: Collects blood samples and deposits in blood banks and scientifically ensures safety.
   
• Medical Laboratory Technologist: One who collects samples performs tests and analyses results to help doctors to diagnose the body's disorders and functions.
   
• Research Assistant: Research assistants help in scientific investigations by conducting experiments, gathering data, analysing results, assisting in research laboratories, and helping Researchers while performing various tasks.
   
• Blood Bank Technician: Provides all the assistance to donors from screening to donation. He keeps samples in the blood bank, stores them and follows procedures and handling of blood products.
   
• Quality Control Technician: he ensures products meet quality by judging, testing, and analysing samples, maintaining records of them, and identifying areas of improvement in manufacturing and testing processes.
   
• Forensic Science Technician: One who collects samples and analyses evidence from crime scenes, performs tests, documents findings, and guides in criminal investigations and court proceedings. State and Center governments both provide job opportunities.
  
  Phlebotomist Technician: Collects blood samples, and body fluids like blood, urine, sputum, etc. by providing appropriate care and intervention as needed.

Frequently Asked Questions:-

1. What is the eligibility for the DMLT course?
   You should have passed 12th in science (from any recognized board)  background after that you may pursue this course.
    
2. Can I take online classes?
   Yes, Online courses are also available; one may join DMLT(NIOS).
    
3. Is there on-hand training with patient samples?
   Yes, Training is one of the most important parts so few best paramedical colleges provide hands-on training while doing this course. 
    
4. Can I join the government service after this course?
   Yes, there are various government job opportunities in government hospitals.  One can also join a few other private companies where you can grab an attractive salary package.
    
5. DMLT is government-approved or not?
   Yes,DMLT courses are approved by the government and some best paramedical colleges also have online programmes.
    
6. Can I study further in this field after the DMLT diploma course?
   Yes, you may join Bachelor’s and Master’s after this course.
   
   What is the average salary after this course?
   The salary may differ as per cities and experience but the Average salary is 2.8 Lakh per annum.