DIPLOMA IN MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) is a diploma course that prepares students for careers in medical laboratories. Here’s a concise description of what the course typically entails:
- Core subjects:
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Biochemistry
- Microbiology
- Hematology
- Clinical Pathology
- Immunology
- Practical training:
- Laboratory techniques
- Sample collection and processing
- Use of advanced medical equipment
- Key skills developed:
- Analytical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Data interpretation
- Quality control procedures
- Career prospects:
- Medical laboratories
- Hospitals
- Research institutions
- Diagnostic centers
The course equips students with the knowledge and skills to perform various diagnostic tests, analyze biological specimens, and assist in disease diagnosis and treatment monitoring.
Entry Requirements
– Mean Grade C ( Minus ) K.C.S.E level or its equivalent
Certificate Level 5 in a related course or equivalent qualifications as determined by Kenya National Qualifications Authority(KNQA) and/or as may be guided by relevant regulatory body.
BASIC UNITS OF COMPETENCY
Medical Laboratory Technologist level 6 qualification consists of competencies that a person must achieve to enable him/her to effectively discharge Medical Laboratory works and contributes towards meeting the medical health requirements
| UNIT OF COMPETENCY CODE | UNIT OF COMPETENCY TITLE |
| MED/OS/ML/BC/01/6/A | Demonstrate Communication Skills |
| MED/OS/ML/BC/02/6/A | Demonstrate Numeracy Skills |
| MED/OS/ML/BC/03/6/A | Demonstrate Digital Literacy |
| MED/OS/ML/BC/04/6/A | Demonstrate Understanding Of Entrepreneurship |
| MED/OS/ML/BC/05/6/A | Demonstrate Employability Skills |
| MED/OS/ML/BC/06/6/A | Demonstrate Environmental Literacy |
COMMON UNITS OF COMPETENCY
| UNIT OF COMPETENCY CODE | UNIT OF COMPETENCY TITLE |
| MED/OS/ML/CC/01/6/A | Apply Standard Laboratory Practices |
| MED/OS/ML/CC/02/6/A | Demonstrate Knowledge Of Human Anatomy |
| MED/OS/ML/CC/03/6/A | Demonstrate Knowledge Of Medical Physiology |
| MED/OS/ML/CC/04/6/A | Conduct Medical Laboratory Research |
CORE UNITS OF COMPETENCY
| UNIT OF COMPETENCY CODE | UNIT OF COMPETENCY TITLE |
| MED/OS/ML/CR/01/6/A | Manage Medical Laboratory Samples |
| MED/OS/ML/CR/02/6/A | Conduct Hematological Tests |
| MED/OS/ML/CR/03/6/A | Perform Histological Tests |
| MED/OS/ML/CR/04/6/A | Perform Parasitological Tests |
| MED/OS/ML/CR/05/6/A | Manage Blood Bank And Transfusion |
| MED/OS/ML/CR/06/6/A | Perform Clinical Chemistry, Pharmacology And Toxicology Tests |
| MED/OS/ML/CR/07/6/A | Perform Microbiological/Mycological And Serological Tests |
| MED/OS/ML/CR/08/6/A | Manage Quality Assurance |
| MED/OS/ML/CR/09/6/A | Manage Medical Laboratory Facility |