Medical Laboratory Technician 

Clinical laboratory testing plays a crucial role in the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of disease. Medical laboratory technicians are trained to work under the supervision of a technologist to conduct routine diagnostic tests, as well as set up, clean and maintain medical laboratory equipment. As a Medical Laboratory Technician you will be responsible to collect blood, tissue or other samples from patients; log patient samples and prepare them for testing. You will perform laboratory procedures such as preparing specimens for testing, and preparing culture media and stock solutions. Medical Laboratory Technicians use automated equipment and computerized instruments capable of performing a number of tests simultaneously, as well as microscopes, cell counters, and other sophisticated laboratory equipment. Technicians will then analyze the results and relay them to physicians.

Course Outline：

Fundamentals of Terminology 
Anatomy and Phsiology 
Standards of Practices, Ethics and Legislation 
Laboratory Safety 
Introduction to Clinical Laboratory 
Clinical Chemistry Cardiovascular System and ECG CPR and First Aid

Job opportunity:

A private diagnostic testing laboratory/ A public health laboratory (including Blood Services)/ A hospital laboratory or outpatient department/ A quality control laboratory (food industry, microbiology media, etc.)/ A veterinary laboratory/ A physicians’ offices or medical clinics

Length of Program: about 9 months