Department of Medical Laboratory Technology
Medical Laboratory Science Program

Program Information
Organization              Public Authority for Applied Education and Training / College of Health Sciences
Program Number      309
Instructional Level    Two-Year Technical Diploma
Instructional Area    Health Services
Revised By                 Dr. Abdullmonem Ramadhan &Amani Alshatti

Target Population
High school graduate (Science major), priority for Kuwaiti and GCC male and females or transferred students from other scientific majors according to regulations

Description
The Medical laboratory technology department provides the MLT students with a comprehensive two years course diploma. The objective of our courses is to introduce our MLT students to all the principles of the basic test performed on the various blood and biological material so they can safely and efficiently work in the various domains of the laboratory services as well trained and highly skilled assistant medical laboratory technologist. The course of this diploma are designed to familiarize the students with the major ongoing laboratory activities in particular those related to the fields of applied Clinical Chemistry, Parasitology, Microbiology, Histopathology and Clinical and Immuno Hematology. Didactic lectures, instructions and practical training will be provided according to the standardized regulations and safety of both the Ministry of Health and the administration of laboratory services in Kuwait. Moreover, intensive summer hospital training will be offered in the form of a 25 hr/wk for a period of 7 weeks prior to graduation.

Indirect Measures

1. Job Placement
   
   External Requirements

1. Ministry of health in Kuwait (medical laboratory standards)
2. Center for Disease Control (CDC) standards
   
   `1Career/Job Titles
   
   1. Medical Laboratory Assistant Technician
   
    
   
   Related DACUM Studies
   
   DACUM A
   
   DACUM Title            Clinical Laboratory Science
   
   Date                            5/12/2005
   
   Organization              paaet
   
   Facilitator                   Noora Alajme, Dhuha Alkhuraief
   
   Methods                     Other
   
   Notes                           All DACUM analysis was conducted for Medical Laboratory Technologist from job market.
   
   Entry Requirements
   
   1.  Priority for Kuwaitis
   
   2.  Has a high school degree with major science
   
   3.  Has to pass the admission tests and medical check
   
   4.  Has to fulfill all PAAET requirements
   
   5.  Non-Kuwaiti acceptance has to be under PAAET conditions
   
    
   
   Program Outcomes

1. Demonstrates the principles of testing procedures and methodologies including theory and application.
2. Apply blood sampling procedures according to the Ministry of Health rules and instructions.
3. Handle all duties (night, afternoon and weekend) according to the Ministry of Health rules and instructions.
4. Evaluate testing procedures with proficiency and specificity in each laboratory department.

Analyze test results from laboratory data including statistical analysis for quality assurance.

External Standards

Ministry of Health in Kuwait (Medical laboratory Standards)

Center for Disease Control (CDC) standards