Features:
Note: Course features may change without prior notice.
Benefits:
CPD:
Course Syllabus:
Assessment:
To successfully complete the Laboratory Technician Diploma course you must pass an automated, multiple-choice assessment. The assessment is delivered through our online learning platform. You will receive the results of your assessment immediately upon completion.
Requirements:
The Laboratory Technician Diploma is open to all, with no formal entry requirements. All you need is a passion for learning, a good understanding of the English language, numeracy and IT, and to be over the age of 16.
Certification (Fees not our scope):
Note: Fees may change without prior notice.
- Price : 500 QAR
- Study method : Online, self-paced
- Duration : 5 Hours
- Access to content : 12 Months
- Qualification : No formal qualification
- CPD : 10 CPD hours / points
- Additional info
- Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
- Tutor is available to students
Note: Course features may change without prior notice.
Benefits:
- Gain insider information into becoming a qualified Laboratory Technician.
- Grasp the vital role of medical laboratory services and crucial laboratory policies
- Know the solutions used in the medical laboratory.
- Discover the significant steps to implement precaution and safety control standards.
- Understand why laboratory wares widely used in medical laboratories.
- Get an introduction to laboratory instruments and quality assurance.
- Develop your knowledge about sterilisation and disinfection, including laboratory accidents and safety procedures, such as infectious agents, poisons, explosives, flammable, high temperatures, high voltage, and many more.
CPD:
- 10 CPD hours / points
Course Syllabus:
- Module 01: Introduction to Laboratory Technician
- Introduction to the Course
- History of medical laboratory science
- What is a Laboratory
- Types of Laboratories
- Classification of Laboratories
- Classification of Medical Laboratories
- Laboratory Organisation
- Structure and Activities of Medical Laboratory Services
- Module 02: Medical Laboratory Services
- Role of Medical Laboratory Services
- Major Roles of a Medical Laboratory Technologist
- Rules & Regulations of Medical Laboratory
- Medical Laboratory Request Forms
- Delivery of laboratory results
- Professional code of conduct and ethics
- Standard Laboratory Policies
- Laboratory hour and emergency work
- The range of tests to be performed and those to be referred to a higher level
- Collection of laboratory specimen
- Workload capacity of a laboratory
- Module 03: Laboratory Equipments
- Introduction
- Autoclaves, Ovens, Incubators, and Water-Baths
- Use of Autoclaves
- Periodic inspection and cleaning
- Hot-Air Ovens
- Incubators
- Water-Baths
- Balances
- Mechanical Balances
- Electromagnetic Balances
- Good Working Practices-All Balances
- Unpacking, Siting, and Installation
- Special Tools/Spares/Requirements
- Batteries
- Recharging Lead-Acid Batteries
- Gas Cylinders and Gases
- Pipettes, Autopipettes, and Dispensers
- Refrigerators
- Module 04: How to Work with Microscope
- Introduction to Microscope
- Purpose of the Equipment
- Installation Requirements
- Description of Potential Problems with Microscopes
- Eyepieces
- Binocular Head
- Internal Dust and Grime
- General Maintenance of the Microscope
- Installation and Storage
- Cleaning Procedures
- Cleaning of the Optical Elements
- Cleaning of the Microscope’s Body
- Maintenance of the Microscope
- Special Care in Warm Climates
- Special Antifungal Care in Humid Climates
- Removal of Fungal Hair
- Microscope Care
- Module 05: Solutions Used in Medical Laboratory
- Solution, Solute and Solvent
- Reagent Solutions
- Staining solutions
- Standard solutions
- Buffer solutions
- Expressing the concentration of solutions
- Dilution of solution
- Diluting Body Fluids and Calculating Dilutions
- Module 06: Sterilisation, Disinfection and Decontamination
- Definition
- The process of sterilisation
- Physical Methods of Sterilisation
- Dry heat
- Moist heat
- Steam under pressure (autoclave)
- Types of Autoclaves
- Precautions in the Use of Autoclaves
- Mechanical and Chemical Methods of Sterilisation
- Disinfection and Decontamination of Laboratory Wastes Using Chemical Disinfectants
- Local Environmental Decontamination
- Decontamination of Biological Safety Cabinets
- Hand-washing/Hand Decontamination
- Heat Disinfection and Sterilisation
- Disposal
- Module 07: How to Decontaminate Reusable Medical Devices
- The Decontamination Cycle
- Acquisition
- Cleaning
- Automated Cleaning
- Disinfection
- Inspection and Function Testing
- Packaging
- Tray Selection
- Labelling of Sterile Medical Devices
- Sterilisation
- Transportation of Decontaminated Surgical Instruments and Medical Devices
- Storage of Sterile Medical Devices
- Module 08: Laboratory Accidents and Safety
- Chemical hazards
- Physical Hazards
- Additional Laboratory Hazards
- Infection.
- Burns.
- Cuts.
- Harmful effects of toxic chemicals.
- Injury from explosions.
- Electric shock.
- Fire
- Fire FIghting Equipments
- Factors contributing to laboratory accidents
- First aid for laboratory hazards
- Planning for safety
- Module 09: Quality Assurance
- The importance of quality assurance
- Types and causes of errors in medical laboratories
- The steps of the quality assurance program
- Module 10: Standard Operating Procedures
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Effective Standard Operating Procedures
- Provision and Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Gloves
- Eye Protection
- Respiratory Protective Equipment
- Personal Hygiene
- Risks and Prevention of Blood-Borne Infections
- Procedures for Working with Diagnostic Specimens
- Procedures for Taking Blood Specimens
- Handling Specimens and Biological Agents
- Stock Cultures
- Ampoules
- Media Preparation
- Handling Unfixed Specimens for Slide Preparation
- Electron Microscopy
- Sharps
- Action after Sharps Injury or Contamination with Blood or Other Body Fluids
- Module 11: Glossary
- Different types of glossary used in the medical laboratoryNote: Course syllabus may change without prior notice.
Assessment:
To successfully complete the Laboratory Technician Diploma course you must pass an automated, multiple-choice assessment. The assessment is delivered through our online learning platform. You will receive the results of your assessment immediately upon completion.
Requirements:
The Laboratory Technician Diploma is open to all, with no formal entry requirements. All you need is a passion for learning, a good understanding of the English language, numeracy and IT, and to be over the age of 16.
Certification (Fees not our scope):
- Certificate of Course Completion:
- Soft copy=£9
- Hard copy=£15
Note: Fees may change without prior notice.