# Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology

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## Programme Description

The Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology is a full time three -year programme
organized in 6 semesters, designed to impart basic knowledge to students with regard
to general health laboratory technical works in a view to produce competent technicians
who will apply basic skills and knowledge in the field of medical laboratory technology.
Courses in each semester are taught and examined at the end of each semester. The
academic year is the basic academic accounting unit. All courses of Diploma in Medical
Laboratory Technology are core courses.

## Learning Outcomes

 * Sound knowledge appropriate for health laboratory technician.
 * Effective performance of all laboratory activities expected for a health laboratory
   technician.
 * Creativity and innovativeness in response to challenges inherent in medical laboratory
   sciences practice and health care delivery.
 * Critical thinking and problem-solving skills in medical laboratory sciences and
   health care practice.
 * Good sense of accountability and responsibility in their daily activities.
 * Culture of lifelong learning for laboratory personnel and advancement of Medical
   Laboratory Sciences profession.

## Programme Structure

### Year 1

#### Semester One

  |  Code |  Course Title |  Status |  Credits |  
   |  ML 0111 |  Anatomy and Physiology |  Core |  2E+1 |  
 |  ML 0112 |  Biostatistics and Research Methodology |  Core |  10.5 |  
 |  ML 0113 |  Biochemistry and Molecular Biology |  Core |  19 |  
 |  ML 0114 |  Prevention and Control of Disease Transmission Core |  Other |  4.5 |  
 |  ML 0115 |  Professional Ethics and Communication Skills |  Core |  3 |  
 |  ML 0116 |  Laboratory Safety and Waste Management |  Core |  3 |

#### Semester Two

  |  Code |  Course Title |  Status |  Credits |  
   |  ML 0121 |  Basic Laboratory Instrumentation and Microcomputers |  Core |  12.6 |  
 |  ML 0122 |  Specimen Management |  Core |  12.6 |  
 |  ML 0123 |  Basic Laboratory Investigations |  Core |  12.6 |  
 |  ML 0124 |  Basic Laboratory Stains, Reagents, and Solutions Core |  Other |  15.9 |  
 |  ML 0125 |  Clinical Enzymology |  Core |  6.3 |

### Year 2

#### Semester One

  |  Code |  Course Title |  Status |  Credits |  
   |  ML 0211 |  Microbiology and Immunology |  Core |  18 |  
 |  ML 0212 |  Medical Parasitology and Entomology |  Core |  10.5 |  
 |  ML 0213 |  Haematology |  Core |  10.5 |  
 |  ML 0214 |  Transfusion Science and Tissue Compatibility |  Core |  5.25 |  
 |  ML 0215 |  Clinical Chemistry |  Core |  10.5 |  
 |  ML 0216 |  Histocytology |  Core |  5.25 |

#### Semester Two

  |  Code |  Course Title |  Status |  Credits |  
   |  ML 0221 |  Introduction to Computer and Information Technology |  Core |  9.6 |  
 |  ML 0222 |  Quality Assurance and Control |  Core |  12.6 |  
 |  ML 0223 |  Maintenance of Laboratory Equipment and Supplies |  Core |  12.6 |  
 |  ML 0224 |  Health Care Systems and Health Policy |  Core |  6.3 |  
 |  ML 0225 |  Field Attachment: Laboratory Practice I |  Core |  18.9 |

### Year 3

#### Semester One

  |  Code |  Course Title |  Status |  Credits |  
   |  ML 0311 |  Diagnostic Histocytopathology |  Core |  15.9 |  
 |  ML 0312 |  Laboratory Culture Media |  Core |  12.6 |  
 |  ML 0313 |  Laboratory Biological Products |  Core |  6.3 |  
 |  ML 0314 |  Laboratory Information Management |  Core |  6.3 |  
 |  ML 0315 |  Laboratory Practice II |  Core |  18.9 |

#### Semester Two

  |  Code |  Course Title |  Status |  Credits |  
   |  ML 0321 |  Laboratory Management, Leadership and Entrepreneurship |  Core |  4 |  
 |  ML 0322 |  Laboratory Biosafety and Biosecurity |  Core |  8 |  
 |  ML 0323 |  Laboratory Animals Keeping |  Core |  12 |  
 |  ML 0324 |  Laboratory Practice III |  Core |  36 |