The Medical Laboratory Science Course
BS in Medical Laboratory Science (BSMLS) is a four year degree program that equips students with knowledge and skills in laboratory tests used in the detection, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases. The program consists of general education subjects (such as English and Filipino) and professional subjects (such as Clinical Chemistry and Blood Banking).
You will be taught on how to collect, preserve and analyze specimens such as blood, urine, cells and tissues as well as the preparation of reagents (compounds or substances added to a specimen in order to create a chemical reaction) and stains (a discoloration made by a foreign matter) . The program will also train you on how to use modern equipment, instruments and scientific methods to provide accurate laboratory results.
The teaching methods used are classroom discussions, laboratory practicum exercises (wherein a student demonstrates what has been taught) and clinical laboratory internships.
You will be taught on how to collect, preserve and analyze specimens such as blood, urine, cells and tissues as well as the preparation of reagents (compounds or substances added to a specimen in order to create a chemical reaction) and stains (a discoloration made by a foreign matter) . The program will also train you on how to use modern equipment, instruments and scientific methods to provide accurate laboratory results.
The teaching methods used are classroom discussions, laboratory practicum exercises (wherein a student demonstrates what has been taught) and clinical laboratory internships.
Medical Laboratory Science as a Profession
Medical Laboratory Science is a profession. A graduate of BS in Medical Laboratory Science who passed the board examination is called a Registered Medical Technologist (RMT).
Medical technologists analyze samples of body fluids and cells. They study the specimens for bacteria and parasites and identify chemicals contained in them. They perform blood matching for patients who require transfusions and analyze drug levels in a patient's blood to determine his reaction to treatment. They also study test results and communicate the findings to doctors. They can specialize in a variety of areas, such as microbiology, Immunohematology, immunology or molecular biology.
Courtesy of
BS Medical Technology in the Philippines, Find University.ph, <http://www.finduniversity.ph/majors/bs-in-medical-technology-philippines/>
Medical technologists analyze samples of body fluids and cells. They study the specimens for bacteria and parasites and identify chemicals contained in them. They perform blood matching for patients who require transfusions and analyze drug levels in a patient's blood to determine his reaction to treatment. They also study test results and communicate the findings to doctors. They can specialize in a variety of areas, such as microbiology, Immunohematology, immunology or molecular biology.
Courtesy of
BS Medical Technology in the Philippines, Find University.ph, <http://www.finduniversity.ph/majors/bs-in-medical-technology-philippines/>