3-year full-time study programme after the successful completion of which a Specialist Diploma is awarded
Laboratory Technicians and Laboratory Assistants employed in health services laboratories can be given an individualized study plan. This study plan is upon approval of the headmaster.
Characteristics of Specialist Diploma Studies for Laboratory Technicians
The professional training and on the job training studies focus on the mastering of the analysis of different types of biological materials. Students are educated for employment in various laboratories – e.g. in the fields of Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology, Blood Transfusion, Histology, Microbiology, Immunology etc. The most modern guideline techniques, appliance equipment and IT technologies are employed during the studies.
Certified Laboratory Technicians are proficient in:
Blood taking technology
The processing and utilization of samples
The maintenance of laboratory technologies and utilities
Linguistic knowledge of specialized terminology
Specialized literature usage
Ethics of health service staff members
Legislative knowledge of health protection security in laboratories
Job positions provided for Certified Laboratory Technicians
There is great employment potential and the possibilities are constantly growing – e.g. one can work in various health services laboratories, research institutes and in the food processing industry or even in the field of water supply engineering.
Certified Laboratory Technician profile
The provided study syllabus of the Certified Laboratory Assistant programme focuses on the mastering of the analysis of different types of biological materials. Students are educated for employment in various laboratories dealing with the fields of Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology, Blood Transfusion, Histology, Microbiology, Immunology, etc. The most modern guideline techniques, appliance equipment and IT technologies are employed in the Certified Laboratory Assistant studies.
The Certified Laboratory Assistants are qualified for independent service in clinical laboratories, where they perform their work at high professional levels. They are qualified for work in clinical laboratories in the fields of genetics, toxicology, forensic medicine and hygiene.