Module One: Introduction to the Course
From this lesson, you’ll learn about laboratories and laboratory technicians. You’ll also learn about the requirements to be a laboratory technician and the roles and responsibilities of a laboratory technician.
Key Topics:
- Introduction to Laboratory Technician
- Is a Laboratory
- What Is Clinical Laboratory
- Types of Clinical Laboratories
- Skills and Knowledge Required as a Laboratory Technician
- Roles and Responsibilities of Laboratory Technician
Module Two: Medical Laboratory Services
The purpose of this lesson is to introduce you to the role, rules, and regulations of medical laboratories. Additionally, you will learn about laboratories' quality standards and legal issues.
Key Topics:
- Role of Medical Laboratory Services
- Major Roles of a Medical Laboratory Technologist
- Rules & Regulations of Medical Laboratory
- Departments within the Laboratory
- International Laboratory Quality Standards
- Organisational Chart of a Typical Hospital Laboratory
- Accreditation of Laboratory
- Medical-Legal Issues
Module Three: Laboratory Equipment (Part-01)
The types of laboratory equipment will be covered in this lesson. You will also learn about the functions of labware and how to clean and maintain it.
Key Topics:
- Introduction to Laboratory Equipment
- General Labware
- Types and Functions of Labware
- Care and Cleaning of Labware
- Safety Precautions
Module Four: Laboratory Equipment (Part-02)
This lesson aims to familiarise you with the common laboratory equipment and teach you how to control and balance a laboratory.
Key Topics:
- Common Laboratory Equipment
- Autoclaves
- Laboratory Balances
- pH Meters
- Temperature-Controlled Units
- Refrigerators
- Safety Cabinets and Fume Hoods
Module Five: Microscope and How to Use It
From this lesson, you’ll learn about microscopes' types, parts and use. You’ll also learn how to care for and clean the microscopes.
Key Topics:
- What is Microscope?
- Types of Microscopes
- Parts of the Microscopes
- Using the Microscope
- Electron Microscope
- Care and Cleaning of the Microscope
Module Six: Solutions Used in Clinical/Medical Laboratory
From this lesson, you’ll learn about Solutions, Solute and Solvent. You’ll also learn different types of solutions and the guide to chemical grade.
Key Topics:
- Solutions, Solute and Solvent
- Percent Solutions
- Molar Solutions
- Normal Solutions
- Staining Solutions
- Standard Solution
- Buffer Solution
- Dilution of Solution
- Guide to Chemical Grades
Module Seven: Sterilisation, Disinfection and Decontamination
The purpose of this lesson is to introduce you to sterilisation. There will also be an overview of different disinfection methods.
Key Topics:
- Definition of Sterilisation
- Methods of Sterilisation
- Decontamination- Sterilisation and Disinfection
- Chemical Disinfection
- Types of Disinfectant
- Blood Spill Procedures
Module Eight: Basic Haematology
This lesson aims to introduce you to haematology and the circulatory system. In addition to blood cells, haemoglobin, platelets, etc., you will also learn about them.
Key Topics:
- Basic Haematology
- The Circulatory System
- Composition of Blood
- Origin of Blood Cells
- Haematology Diseases
- Hemoglobin
- Red Blood Cell and White Blood Cell Count
- Platelet Count
Module Nine: Basic Haemostasis (Coagulation)
From this lesson, you’ll learn about the definition, principles, control mechanism and disorder of haemostasis. You’ll also learn about prothrombin time and activated partial thromboplastin time.
Key Topics:
- Haemostasis
- Principles of Haemostasis
- Control Mechanism in Haemostasis
- Disorder of Haemostasis
- Prothrombin Time
- Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time
Module Ten: Basic Immunology and Immunohematology
This lesson teaches you about immunology, the immune system and immunoglobins. The curriculum also includes immunohematology, ABO grouping, Rh typing etc.
Key Topics:
- Immunology
- Immunology in the Clinical Laboratory
- The Immune System
- Immunoglobulins
- Disease Involving the Immune System
- Tests for Human Chronic Gonadotropin
- Immunohematology
- ABO Grouping
- Rh Typing
Module Eleven: Urinalysis
From this lesson, you’ll learn about the urinary system and the diseases of the kidneys. You’ll also learn how to collect and process urine through physical and chemical examinations.
Key Topics:
- The Urinary System
- Diseases of the Kidneys
- Urine Collection and Processing
- Physical Examination of Urine
- Chemical Examination of Urine
Module Twelve: Basic Clinical Chemistry
In this lesson, you will learn the types of blood specimens and how to collect and process them. In addition, you will learn about different chemistry instruments, glucose, cholesterol, and electrolytes.
Key Topics:
- Types of Blood Specimens for Chemical Analysis
- Collecting and Processing Blood Specimens
- Chemistry Instrumentation
- Blood Glucose and Hemoglobin A1c
- Blood Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Electrolytes
Module Thirteen: Basic Clinical Microbiology
You’ll learn about microbiology's definition and key terms from this lesson. Additionally, you will learn how to collect and process bacteriology specimens and how to prevent infections in healthcare.
Key Topics:
- Microbiology
- Key Terms in Microbiology
- Bacteriology Specimen Collection and Processing
- Infection Prevention in Healthcare Settings
Module Fourteen: Basic Parasitology
From this lesson, you’ll learn about parasitology and parasitic organism for humans. This lesson will also cover the collection and processing of specimens and blood smears for parasite detection.
Key Topics:
- Parasitology
- Organisms Parasitic for Humans
- Collecting and Processing Specimens for Parasite Detection
- Blood Smears for Parasite Detection
Module Fifteen: Laboratory Accidents and Safety
From this lesson, you’ll learn about different types of hazards that happened in the laboratory and will also learn about the final decontamination of waste materials.
Key Topics:
- Chemical Hazards
- Electrical Hazards
- Fire Hazards
- Glassware Hazards
- Infectious Waste
- Final Decontamination of Waste Materials
- Basic First-Aid Procedures
Module Sixteen: Quality Assurance
A clinical laboratory's quality can be improved through quality assurance, and this lesson will teach you how to do that. The lesson will also teach you about the steps of the quality assurance program, terminology and efficiency.
Key Topics:
- Quality Assurance in the Clinical Laboratory
- The Importance of Quality Assurance
- Quality Improvement
- QC Terminology
- Erroneous Samples
- Specificity and Sensitivity
- Efficiency
- The Steps of the Quality Assurance Programme