The Lab Technician Curriculum Breakdown is a comprehensive course designed to provide learners with the foundational skills required to work effectively in a clinical or medical laboratory. The course begins with an introduction to medical laboratory services, explaining the critical role laboratory technicians play in diagnostic testing and patient care. It then covers essential laboratory equipment, focusing on both the practical use and maintenance of the tools required for accurate and efficient testing.

Two detailed modules on laboratory equipment introduce learners to a wide range of instruments, ensuring they are familiar with all necessary tools. One of the key skills developed in this course is the use of the microscope, an essential tool in any laboratory, and learners will gain hands-on knowledge of how to properly operate this equipment for various tests. The course further explores the solutions used in clinical and medical laboratories, ensuring that learners understand the different reagents and chemicals involved in laboratory procedures.

Sterilization, disinfection, and decontamination techniques are crucial in laboratory settings, and the course emphasizes the importance of maintaining a clean and safe work environment to prevent contamination and ensure reliable results. Basic haematology, haemosasis, immunology, and immunohematology modules help learners understand the blood testing processes, coagulation, and immune responses involved in diagnosis. Urinalysis is covered as well, giving learners insight into one of the most common laboratory tests performed.

The course also covers basic clinical chemistry and microbiology, enabling learners to understand chemical testing and the detection of microorganisms in samples. Basic parasitology ensures that learners can identify and analyze parasites that may be present in clinical specimens. Laboratory safety is another core component of this course, with a focus on preventing accidents and ensuring that all activities comply with health and safety regulations. The course concludes with a module on quality assurance, teaching learners how to maintain high standards in laboratory procedures and diagnostics.