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Programme

Medical Laboratory Technology

Pending IDIA confirmation
Diploma (Level 6)

Overview

What you will study

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology

Pending IDIA confirmation
Duration
2 years (4 semesters)
Level
KNQF Level 6
Examining body
TVET CDACC
Study modes
Full-time
UnitCodeHours
Demonstrate Communication Skills MED/OS/ML/BC/01/6/A –
Demonstrate Numeracy Skills MED/OS/ML/BC/02/6/A –
Demonstrate Digital Literacy MED/OS/ML/BC/03/6/A –
Demonstrate Understanding Of Entrepreneurship MED/OS/ML/BC/04/6/A –
Demonstrate Employability Skills MED/OS/ML/BC/05/6/A –
Demonstrate Environmental Literacy MED/OS/ML/BC/06/6/A –
UnitCodeHours
Apply Standard Laboratory Practices MED/OS/ML/CC/01/6/A –
Demonstrate Knowledge Of Human Anatomy MED/OS/ML/CC/02/6/A –
Demonstrate Knowledge Of Medical Physiology MED/OS/ML/CC/03/6/A –
Conduct Medical Laboratory Research MED/OS/ML/CC/04/6/A –
UnitCodeHours
Manage Medical Laboratory Samples MED/OS/ML/CR/01/6/A –
Conduct Hematological Tests MED/OS/ML/CR/02/6/A –
Perform Histological Tests MED/OS/ML/CR/03/6/A –
Perform Parasitological Tests MED/OS/ML/CR/04/6/A –
Manage Blood Bank And Transfusion MED/OS/ML/CR/05/6/A –
Perform Clinical Chemistry, Pharmacology And Toxicology Tests MED/OS/ML/CR/06/6/A –
Perform Microbiological/Mycological And Serological Tests MED/OS/ML/CR/07/6/A –
Manage Quality Assurance MED/OS/ML/CR/08/6/A –
Manage Medical Laboratory Facility MED/OS/ML/CR/09/6/A –

Entry requirements

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology

  • KCSE mean grade C− (minus); or
  • A Certificate Level 5 in a related course, or an equivalent qualification as determined by KNQA, and/or as guided by the relevant regulatory body.

Fees

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