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Diploma for Medical Laboratory Technician

The Health Sciences field is emerging as one of the UAE’s strategic and largest growth areas. The Higher Colleges of Technology’s Health Sciences Division offers a broad range of Health Sciences Bachelor, Higher Diploma and Diploma programs, all designed to provide graduates with the skills and competencies needed to succeed in this challenging and rewarding field.

The Faculty mission is to develop robust, pedagogically sound, nationally and internationally accredited curricula through collaboration internally and externally, partnering with industry and community, particularly in the medical and health sector, to deliver learning and teaching programs that are technically and clinically evidence-based and research informed, and to be highly innovative in the continuous improvement of each program, sensitive to the health and medical industry and community requirements, and emerging future workforce demands. Healthcare is one of the major pillars of the UAE National Innovation Strategy for the Health and Education sectors, and these sectors are undergoing considerable growth and reformation. There is a very high and increasing market demand for healthcare jobs across the sector, particularly for professionals skilled in the disciplines of Health (nursing and midwifery), Allied Health Professions (medical imaging science, emergency medical services, medical laboratory technology, pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences, health information management, health informatics and digital health, and social work), and related disciplines in the broad scope of “One Health” (veterinary science). The Faculty of health Sciences is vibrant and growing division which offers applied bachelor degrees, diplomas, and professional certification qualifications (including micro-credentials), which are designed to the address the needs of the UAE public and private industries and communities that we serve. These different qualifications are offered by 8 Programs in the areas of Emergency Medical Services, Health Information Management, Medical Imaging Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Nursing, Pharmacy, Social Work and Veterinary Science. Indeed, our programs are designed to provide graduates with the skills and competencies needed to succeed in the many opportunities of this rewarding field. Throughout these programs student learning takes place in classrooms, laboratories, clinics, hospitals, government departments, human services organizations, educational and research institutions and a large range of private and semi-private health-related organizations. This work integrated learning experience provides the knowledge, skills, competencies, attitudes and behaviors expected of a modern health sciences professional.

Director
Dr. Veronique Boscart
Executive Dean

Program Description

The Level 5 Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technician program is a two-year comprehensive educational pathway that equips students with expertise in various medical laboratory procedures, including pre-analytical handling, sample processing, and equipment maintenance across diverse laboratory disciplines. Through rigorous training, students learn to set up and calibrate laboratory equipment, conduct routine tests while ensuring patient confidentiality, and adhere to safety standards and regulatory compliance. Emphasizing hands-on experience and effective communication, graduates will emerge with a robust skill set, poised to excel in professional roles such as Medical Laboratory Technician and Phlebotomist. With a focus on continuous quality improvement and patient/person-centered care, the program prepares students for a successful professional journey in the dynamic field of medical laboratory technology.

Program Goals

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Program Learning Outcomes

Upon graduation, a HCT graduate in Diploma for Medical Laboratory Technician should be able to:

1- Apply knowledge and skills in the field of Medical Laboratory Technology.
2- Perform pre-analytical medical laboratory procedures for routine testing following established procedures and legislation.
3- Conduct basic laboratory tests on various specimens with accuracy and precision.
4- Prepare and select necessary reagents, controls, and instruments used in routine procedures.
5- Set up, operate and calibrate medical laboratory equipment following standard procedures.
6- Evaluate laboratory data to interpret and accurately enter results into record-keeping systems and report pre-analytical and point-of-care laboratory findings.
7- Practice the principles of safety and quality management to meet established guidelines, policies, and procedures as per latest technology and procedures.
8- Develop effective communication and collaboration skills to interact with patients and other professionals as a valuable member of the healthcare team.
9- Demonstrate professionalism, ethical conduct and interpersonal communication skills with patients, laboratory personnel, health care professionals, and the public.
10- Examine the use and impact of digital technologies in healthcare.