COURSE OVERVIEW
The Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology program at KCS is designed to provide students with comprehensive training in the diagnostic and laboratory technology field. This course offers hands-on experience through internships at our own hospital, Kingston General Hospital, where students get practical exposure to real-world medical laboratory practices and technologies. This unique opportunity allows students to gain direct experience in a hospital setting, enhancing their technical skills and providing them with valuable industry insights.
The course duration for students who have completed 12th Science is 2 years, and for those who have completed 10th or 12th in Arts/Commerce, the duration is 3 years. The curriculum covers key areas such as clinical laboratory techniques, diagnostic procedures, medical imaging, and laboratory management. Students will develop proficiency in handling medical equipment, analyzing samples, and interpreting results, ensuring they are well-prepared to work in hospitals, diagnostic centers, and clinical laboratories.
2/3 Years
Joshi Paramedical Science
60 Only
A diploma in medical lab technology offers a variety of career opportunities across different sectors of healthcare. Here are some potential paths:
Graduates with a Diploma in Medical Lab Technology can pursue positions in hospital laboratories, where they conduct various diagnostic tests under the supervision of medical professionals.
They may work in diagnostic centers, assisting in the analysis of samples such as blood, urine, and tissues to aid in disease diagnosis and monitoring.
Opportunities exist in research laboratories, where graduates can contribute to scientific research by performing experiments, analyzing data, and maintaining lab equipment.
Some graduates may find employment in pharmaceutical companies, where they conduct quality control tests on drugs and pharmaceutical products.
Graduates can also work in biotechnology firms, assisting in research and development activities related to medical diagnostics and therapeutic treatments.
Careers in public health laboratories involve conducting tests to monitor and control the spread of infectious diseases, ensuring the health and safety of the community.
Those interested in forensic science can pursue opportunities in forensic laboratories, where they analyze evidence to assist law enforcement agencies in criminal investigations.
Employment opportunities exist in blood banks and transfusion centers, where graduates can perform tests to ensure the safety and compatibility of donated blood for transfusion.
Graduates with a Diploma in Medical Lab Technology can also work in veterinary laboratories, where they assist in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases in animals.
Some graduates may choose to pursue careers in education, teaching medical lab technology courses at vocational schools or training programs for laboratory technicians.
Graduates have the option to set up their own diagnostic laboratories, providing testing services to healthcare facilities, clinics, and individuals in their community.
Alternatively, graduates can become self-employed phlebotomists, offering blood collection services to healthcare facilities, home care patients, and blood donation centers.
These diverse career paths offer opportunities for graduates to apply their skills in various settings within the healthcare industry, research institutions, and entrepreneurial ventures.