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DMLT, also known as Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology, is aimed for students who want to become a Medical Technician and work in a lab or similar setting.
The course is of 2 years and includes basic training required to perform various tests and examine them to derive results in the medical field.
The course contains fundamental knowledge of subjects such as Pharmacology, Blood Banking, Hematology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, etc.
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DMLT Job Sectors
The jobs after DMLT are usually in a clinical lab setting. Some of the most common job sectors where there are enormous employment opportunities are:
- Government or Private hospitals
- Pathological labs
- Minor emergency centers
- Blood donor centers
- Healthcare centers
- Clinics
- Research facilities
- Crime laboratories
- Universities and Colleges
- Pharmaceutical companies, and others.
DMLT Jobs
The most common job after DMLT is Medical Lab Technician. This course was made just to produce professional technicians who can find employment in one of the above mentioned job sectors.
In government hospitals, clinics and set ups, the salary of these technicians will be as per the government standards which totally depends upon the type of pay grade and their affiliation (state government or central government).
Apart from this, there are other job roles also like Medical Writer, Pathological Technician, Lab Technologist, etc.
The table below mentions some of the job roles that you can pursue after this diploma level DMLT course:
| Job Roles | Average Salary | Highest Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Technician | INR 2.4 LPA | INR 3.5 LPA |
| Lab Technician | INR 2.37 LPA | INR 2.99 LPA |
| Pathology Technician | INR 2.20 LPA | INR 4.20 LPA |
| Medical Writer (Entry Level) | INR 3.10 LPA | INR 6.99 LPA |
Source: Payscale
DMLT Scope
Interested Diploma holders may go for advanced studies and pursue either advanced diploma or Bachelor degree course in the various discipline such as:
- Microbiology
- Parasitology
- Chemical Chemistry
- Immunology
- Serology
- Haematology
- Coagulation
- Cardiology
- Radiology, etc.
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