Diploma Programme

DIPLOMA IN MEDICAL LAB TECHNOLOGY

KPT (R/725/4/0061) MQA (A11482)

 
 

About this Course

The programme covers various laboratory procedures to assist Medical Officers in diagnosing, identifying the causes of illness, control and healing.

What Will You Learn

  • Technical skills to enter the healthcare system
  • Knowledge to develop critical thinking, technical and interpersonal skills to qualify as a clinical laboratory technician
  • Good judgement, ethics and appropriate decision-making abilities to serve the needs of community and the health profession
  • Analyze results and provide immediate and accurate information to doctors for medical diagnosis and the treatment and prevention of disease in patients.
  • Ability to adapt and respond to changes in current healthcare needs
  • Communicate with clarity and sensitivity using a variety of methods.

Programme Introduction

Medical laboratory technology is one of the most rapidly expanding health care fields. Responsibilities of a Medical Laboratory Technologist include examining blood and other body fluids to search for clues in the diagnosis of various diseases. These tests help determine the presence, extent, or absence of disease. It also helps doctors monitor the effectiveness of a treatment.

Among the functions a Medical Lab Technologist are to conduct microscopic examination and analysis of blood, body fluids, tissues and cells; identify bacteria, parasites and other microorganisms; cross match blood for transfusion; and perform differential cell counts and carry out quality assurance measures that ensure the accuracy of test results

A Medical Lab Technologists’ job requires the usage of sophisticated equipment and instruments to perform several tests simultaneously, and to follow procedures at all times. Some technologists work only in laboratories while others may have direct contact with patients when collecting samples.

Career Prospect

  • Medical Laboratory Technologist
  • Lab Assistant
  • Healthcare Administrator
  • Medical Product Sales Representative
  • Veterinary Lab Technician

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Course structure

YEAR 1

SEMESTER 1

  • Human Biology & Genetics
  • Chemistry
  • Biostatistic & Epidemiology
  • Immunology
  • Laboratory Science

SEMESTER 2

  • Cytology I
  • Histopathology I
  • Immunohematology I
  • Hematology I
  • Medical Microbiology I
  • Basic Biochemistry

SEMESTER 3

  • Pengajian Malaysia II
  • Communicative English
  • Etika & Amalan Moral
YEAR 2

SEMESTER 4

  • Histopathology I
  • Hematology II
  • Medical Microbiology II
  • Clinical Biochemistry II
  • Medical Parasitology I
  • U 4 (Co-Curricular activity)

SEMESTER 5

  • Behavioral Science
  • Cytology II
  • Immunohematology II
  • Clinical Biochemistry II
  • Medical Parasitology II

SEMESTER 6

  • Immunohematology III
  • Cytology III
  • Professional Development
YEAR 3

SEMESTER 7

  • Histopathology III
  • Medical Parasitology III
  • Hematology III
  • Clinical Biochemistry III
  • Medical Microbiology III

SEMESTER 8

  • Histopathology IV
  • Immunohematology IV
  • Medical Microbiology IV
  • Clinical Biochemistry IV
  • Medical Parasitology IV

SEMESTER 9

  • Hematology IV
  • Cytology IV
 

Entry Requirement

  • Pass SPM/O Level (Bahasa Melayu & Sejarah)
  • Pass Bahasa Inggeris
  • Minimum 5 Credits in General Science / Pure Science and Mathematics and 3 other subjects

  • OR


  • Any other equivalent qualifications
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