Medical Laboratory Support

Limerick Institute of Technology

 

Course Name Medical Laboratory Support
Course Provider Limerick Institute of Technology
Course Code SB04
Course Type Lifelong Learning
Qualifications
Award NameNFQ ClassificationAwarding BodyNFQ Level
Special Purpose Certificate (Level 6 NFQ)  More info... Special Purpose Limerick Institute of Technology Level 6 NFQ
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Attendance Options Part time, Evening
Location (Districts) Limerick City
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Duration Duration: 1 Year, 15 hours per week approximately. This programme will commence in January and finish in December. There will be a mix of day-time, weekend and online components to this programme.
Course Fee This programme is offered through the Springboard initiative, therefore no fees will apply for successful applicants. Applicants must apply for this programme at www.springboardcourses.ie
Entry Requirements Minimum requirements will normally be a pass in six Leaving Certificate subjects, including Mathematics or an equivalent qualification. Applicants who do not meet these requirements but who are aged 23 and over will be considered for entry on the basis of a written assessment and, if appropriate, also an interview. Equivalence may be demonstrated by an appropriate qualification and significant relevant experience. Applicants must also be working in a Hospital Medical Laboratory to be considered.
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Students registered on full time undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at LIT at the time of registration, may be eligible for a 25% reduction on Flexible Learning programme fees and are also eligible for substantial...

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Certificate in Medical Laboratory Support (Special Purpose Award, Level 6, 40 Credits).

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Course Content Aims
In todays’ medical laboratories (Pathology – Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology, Histology, Blood transfusion & Microbiology) a diverse range of employees exist within the medical lab support team. The aim of this programme is to upskill or cross-train current employees within the medical laboratory environment.
Subjects Taught Content
• Medical Laboratory Sciences
• Medical Laboratory Support Skills
• Medical Laboratory Quality Assurance and Lean Techniques
• Medical Laboratory Information Technology and Data Analysis
• Medical Laboratory on-site placement
Assessment Method Assessment/Examinations
The programme will be assessed through continuous assessment and examinations.
Further Enquiries For further information: Dept of Flexible Learning
Tel: 061 293802 Email: Flexible@lit.ie