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Course Duration*

Department* 2

Course Level* Level 6

Exam Body* KINAP KNEC

Description* A medical laboratory scientist (MLS), also known as a medical technologist or clinical laboratory scientist, works to analyze a variety of biological specimens. They are responsible for performing scientific testing on samples and reporting results to physicians. Medical laboratory scientists collaborate very closely with physicians and medical laboratory technicians in diagnosing and monitoring disease processes, as well as monitoring the effectiveness of therapy. Areas of medical laboratory training include microbiology, chemistry, hematology, immunology, transfusion medicine, toxicology, and molecular diagnostics. The students are attached to registered hospital. Medical laboratory scientists have a wide variety of responsibilities and duties such as: Examining and analyzing blood, body fluids, tissues, and cells Relaying test results to physicians Utilizing microscopes, cell counters, and other high-precision lab equipment Cross-matching blood for transfusion Monitoring patient outcomes Performing differential cell counts looking for abnormal cells to aid in the diagnosis of anemia and leukemia

Requirements* A mean grade of C- (minus) and above in KCSE, or CBET L5,L5 Modular in related course or CRAFT KNEC Certficate or equivalent qualification as determined by KNQA

jobs* Phamacist,Medical Engineers