Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
OVERVIEW
A Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) is a healthcare professional who performs laboratory tests to diagnose and treat diseases. They work under the supervision of Medical Laboratory Scientists (MLS) and are responsible for collecting and processing patient samples, analyzing results, and maintaining laboratory equipment.
Overall, MLTs play a critical role in the diagnosis and treatment of various illnesses and conditions by providing accurate and reliable laboratory test results. They work in a variety of settings including hospitals, clinics, and independent laboratories.
H.O.D
Mallam Musa Ahmed
Objectives
The objective of studying Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) is to prepare individuals to perform a variety of laboratory tests to diagnose and treat diseases. By studying MLT, individuals can acquire the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to perform laboratory procedures in a safe, accurate, and efficient manner.
The following are some of the key objectives of studying MLT:
- To understand the theory and principles of laboratory procedures, including hematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, and immunology.
- To learn how to collect and process patient samples, perform laboratory tests, and analyze results.
- To develop skills in using and maintaining laboratory equipment, ensuring its proper functioning and calibrating it as needed.
- To gain knowledge of quality control procedures, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of test results.
- To understand the importance of maintaining accurate and complete records of test results, patient information, and quality control procedures.
- To learn how to communicate laboratory test results to physicians and other healthcare professionals, and their implications for patient care.
Entry Requirement
Minimum of Five O’Level Credit at not more than Two Sittings which must include English, Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, or anyother relevant subject
Job Opportunities
Upon completion of the program, the main job roles of an MLT include:-
- Sample Collection: MLTs collect and process patient samples, such as blood, urine, and tissue, for laboratory analysis.
- Test Performance: MLTs perform a variety of laboratory tests, including hematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, and immunology tests.
- Results Analysis: MLTs analyze laboratory test results and prepare reports to be reviewed by Medical Laboratory Scientists (MLS) or physicians.
- Equipment Maintenance: MLTs are responsible for maintaining laboratory equipment, ensuring it is in proper working order and calibrating it as needed.
- Quality Control: MLTs perform quality control procedures the to ensure accuracy and reliability of test results.
- Record Keeping: MLTs maintain accurate and complete records of test results, patient information, and quality control procedures.
- Patient Care: MLTs play a role in patient care by providing information to physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding test results and their implications for patient treatment and care.
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