Laboratory Technician Course

Program Title:	Diploma in Medical Laboratory Analysis
Credit Hours:	69
Award Granted on Completion:	Diploma in Medical Laboratory Analysis
Delivery Mode:	Face-To-Face
Local Accreditation Status:	Commission for Academic Accreditation, UAE (CAA)
Language of Study:	English
Duration:	2 Years
Campus:	Abu Dhabi, Al Ain
Faculty Info:	Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences

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About the Program

The Diploma in Medical Laboratory Analysis will prepare you to work in the medical laboratory sector, using up-to-date instruments and biochemical, microscopic, molecular, and immunological techniques to analyze blood, tissues, and other medical specimens. You will learn to provide essential information about the presence, extent, or absence of disease to physicians and other healthcare professionals and gain problem-solving, data analysis, computer, and good oral and written communication skills.

Upon completion of the program, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge in the fields of Hematology, Transfusion Science, Clinical Chemistry, Microbiology, and Histopathology.

After graduation, will be required to meet licensing procedures to practice as determined by the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the region, globally, and any other employer regulations.

Objectives

Provide a professional educational program in Medical Laboratory Sciences
Graduate professional, competent laboratory technicians to meet the growing needs of the healthcare sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the UAE, and the region
Enable students to exhibit exemplary professionalism parallel to the ethical standards of the medical profession and in accordance with the teachings and values of the UAE
Prepare students for recognition by accredited international certification bodies

Learning Outcomes

Acquire and interpret knowledge to apply in the medical laboratory setting
Demonstrate knowledge of current technological advances and evidence-based medical laboratory best practice
Acquire knowledge of the principles and safety regulations of clinical laboratory instrumentation
Exhibit a range of technical skills to analyze clinical specimens, interpret test results, recognize, and solve errors. Demonstrate the ability to propose differential diagnoses in clinical cases
Demonstrate skills in the use of standard and advanced medical laboratory instruments and information technology
Demonstrate skills in producing appropriate documentation, including reports of diagnostic results
Present concepts through oral and written communication skills in English and visually through illustrative and technical rendering. Investigate problems through systematic research and effectively disseminate findings
Work effectively independently and as part of a team, respecting cultural diversity and individual differences
Establish safe working practices for self and others regarding equipment, handling of biological samples, reagent products, disposal of waste materials, and relevant legislation

Career Opportunities

After completing the Diploma in Medical Laboratory Analysis, numerous career opportunities are available to you. Here are some of the organizations in which graduates of the program have secured positions:

Clinical Laboratories
Hospitals
Research Centers
Blood Banks
Medical Equipment Companies as Clinical Application Specialists
Transfer to the Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences

Program Curriculum

General Requirements (24 CHs)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours	Prerequisite
CIT100	Introduction to Information Technology	3	None
ENG100	English I	3	None
GEN100/ GEN101	Communication Skills in Arabic/ Communication Skills in Arabic for non-Arabic speakers	3	None
GEN102	Islamic Culture (Arabic/English)	3	None
GEN105	Emirates Culture and Society	3	None
GEN201	Psychology	3	ENG100
GEN302	Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship	3	ENG100
GEN 304	Ethics	3	ENG100

Basic Medical Science Requirements (BMS – 9 CHs)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours	Prerequisite
BMS 110	Medical Terminology	3
BMS 121	Human Anatomy	3	BMS 110
BMS 122	Human Physiology	3	BMS 110

Major Requirements (MLS – 36)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours	Prerequisite
MLS 211	Medical Microbiology	3
MLS 212	Basic Hematology	3	BMS 122
MLS 110	Clinical Laboratory instrumentation	3
MLS 222	Diagnostic Hematology	3	MLS 212
MLS 213	Immunology	3
MLS 222	Histology & Micro techniques	3	BMS 121
MLS 120	Biochemistry	3
MLS 223	Transfusion Science	3	MLS 213
MLS 210	Clinical Chemistry I	3	MLS 120
MLS 221	Clinical Chemistry II	3	MLS 210
MLS 225	Clinical Practice	6	All MLS courses

Study Plans

YEAR 1 (36 CH)
Semester 1		CH	Semester 2		CH
ENG100	English I	3	GEN100/ GEN101	Communication Skills in Arabic/ Communication Skills in Arabic for non-Arabic speakers	3
CIT100	Introduction to Information Technology	3	GEN 201	Psychology	3
GEN102	Islamic Culture (Arabic/English)	3	GEN105	Emirates Culture and Society	3
BMS 110	Medical Terminology	3	BMS 121	Human Anatomy	3
MLS 110	Clinical Laboratory instrumentation	3	BMS 122	Human Physiology	3
			MLS 120	Biochemistry	3
Total		15		Total	18
YEAR 2 (36 CH)
MLS 210	Clinical Chemistry I	3	MLS 221	Clinical Chemistry II	3
MLS 220	Histology & Micro techniques	3	MLS 223	Transfusion Science	3
MLS 213	Immunology	3	MLS 221	Diagnostic Hematology	3
GEN302	Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship	3	GEN 304	Ethics	3
MLS 212	Basic Hematology	3
MLS 211	Medical Microbiology	3	MLS 225	Clinical Practice	6
Total		18		Total	18

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Admission Requirements

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Tuition Fees

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