Medical Lab Technician

Course Overview

• Course Title: Medical Lab Technician
• Instructor: Learntoupgrade Online
• Target Audience:
  • Individuals interested in pursuing a career in medical laboratory technology
  • Students with a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Those with basic understanding of science, particularly biology and chemistry
• Prerequisites:
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Basic understanding of science, particularly biology and chemistry
  • Prerequisite courses in anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology may be required

Curriculum Highlights

• Key Topics Covered:
  • Hematology
  • Microbiology
  • Clinical chemistry
  • Immunology
  • Blood banking
  • Specimen collection, handling, and analysis
  • Laboratory safety, quality control, and data interpretation
• Key Skills Learned:
  • Laboratory techniques
  • Equipment handling
  • Data analysis
  • Quality control
  • Practical skills for medical laboratory technology

Course Format

• Duration: 4.5 hours on-demand video
• Format: Self-paced online course
• Resources:
  • Access on mobile and TV
  • Certificate of completion

Additional Information

• Career Growth:
  • Supervisors
  • Laboratory managers
• Job Security: High due to the essential nature of healthcare
• Competitive Salary: Increases with experience and advanced certifications
• Hands-on Experience: Provided through hands-on laboratory training
• Job Opportunities:
  • Hospitals
  • Clinics
  • Research labs
  • Public health labs
• Career Scope:
  • Medical Laboratory Technician
  • Medical Laboratory Technologist
  • Laboratory Manager
  • Research Associate
  • Quality Control Technician
  • Medical Equipment Sales