Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology is a 2 year professional course that is pursued after 10+2. It aims at providing knowledge about sampling, diagnosis, treatment, testing and maintaining the record of patients with the help of medical technology. DMLT is pursued by the students who wish to excel in instrumentation and management of laboratories. Students are provided with theoretical as well as practical knowledge with the use of seminars, projects and practicals. It also gives knowledge about the chemical analysis of saliva, urine culture, blood culture present in our body.

Candidates willing to take admission in DMLT must have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 45% in Physics , Chemistry and Biology as compulsory subjects. Admissions are granted on either merit basis or by qualifying an entrance exam at State or University level.

DMLT course is highly opted by the students due to the dearth of skilled technicians and also due to short duration of this course. There is a high demand of lab technicians as the medical field is growing and needs new ways of technology and professionals with thorough knowledge of technical field also. After completing DMLT, the diploma holders are either recruited by hospitals, clinics, laboratories and other medical departments or they wish to go for higher studies such as BMLT.

The DMLT (Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology) eligibility criteria is mentioned below :

• • Candidates must have acquired a minimum of 45% in 10+2.
  • The compulsory subjects in 10+2 are Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics / Biology.
  • The minimum age for admission in this course is 17years and there is no upper age limit for taking admission in this course.

After successful completion of DMLT, the diploma holders have a very bright future as they are offered jobs in both private as well as public sectors. Various hospitals, laboratories, clinics offer handsome salary and position to the individuals depending upon their skills and experience. Due to the high demand of technicians in the medical field, the Individuals can also pursue BMLT and then Master’s Degree in the respective course or research work.

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Listed below are some of the profiles in which candidates get recruited:

• • Laboratory technologist
  • Medical Coder
  • Healthcare administrators
  • Health Outreach Coordinators
  • Laboratory System Analysts
  • Consultants
  • College lecturer
  • Junior Technical Executive

• Government hospitals
• Private hospitals
• Blood Donor Centres
• Crime Laboratories
• Defence Department
• Crime Laboratories

BMRIT

BPT

Bsc Nursing

Bsc Microbiology

DMLT professionals are offered attractive salary. They earn salary ranging from Rs. 2 lakh to Rs. 4 lakh per annum. Salaries also increase as per their profile and experience in the same field.