Certificate Course in Medical Laboratory Technology – CMLT ( 1 year)

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology – DMLT ( 2 years)

The CMLT and DMLT courses are practical oriented courses in MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY extending over a period of 12 & 24 calendar months respectively starting by August.  The course has ample scope for employment as there is a permanent shortage of qualified technicians in every hospital.

The certificate and Diploma are issued by The Director of  Medical Education and by the Director, King Institute of Preventive Medicine, Guindy. The theory examinations are conducted by the Director, King Institute  of Preventive Medicine, Guindy &  Practical exams are conducted by the examiners  appointed  by  the  same authority.

Biochemistry, Microbiology, Immuno-Haematology, Clinical pathology, Histopathology & Cytopathology are covered in the above period.

After the completion of the course there is also scope for further specializations in the fields of Cytopathology, Immunohaematology, Microbiology, Etc.

Students can undergo training for a further period of upto one year subject to rules. Training is not mandatory for CMLT Students.DMLT students will have to do a three months training programme as per government directions for which no stipend will be given and no fees will be charged.