MODULE 1 BSMT 2-F
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MODULE 1: o Regular Calibration of Instruments and
Equipment.
LABORATORY MANAGEMENT o Operation of Laboratory Instruments Ranging
TOPIC 1: from a Simple Microscope to Complex
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY AS AN Automated Equipment.
APPLICATION OF SCIENCE AND o Conducting of Research Activities and
TECHNOLOGY Exploration of New Discoveries in the Field of
Science and Biotechnology.
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY o Collection of Laboratory Specimen for
o It is a combination of medicine and science. Examination.
o It involves a series of stepwise scientific
TOPIC 3:
processes and employs technologies that
CLINICAL LABORATORY SECTIONS
provide meaningful diagnostic findings.
o As a science, it focuses on how to gather relevant
information that can be used to establish facts. CLINICAL CHEMISTRY
o It employs a wide variety of technologies ranging o Clinical blood chemistry analysis covers the
from a single lens microscope to dissecting and analysis of blood chemical components,
including glucose, triglycerides, cholesterol, uric
scanning electron microscope. It is one discipline
acid, blood enzymes, urea, creatinine, blood
that can help students acquire knowledge
electrolytes, blood hormones, and blood gases.
beyond the traditional and formal learning about
It is carried out through the application of the
scientific theory, facts, and technical skills.
principles of instrumentation, including the use
o It has transcended the evaluation of the health of fully automated chemistry analyzers.
status and condition of every individual member
of a society.
HEMATOLOGY
o It is used to test routine and specific examination
TOPIC 2:
of blood samples for complete blood count
THE SCOPE OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
which is used to determine the red blood cell
A. Evaluating the Efficacy of Drug Treatment morphology and count, white cell count and
B. Pioneer in Laboratory Medical Diagnostic Services differential count, hemoglobin level, and
C. Investigating Nosocomial Infections hematocrit.
D. Engaging in Blood Donation and Blood Services
E. New Discoveries Through Research CLINICAL MICROSCOPY
F. Extending Services to Molecular Engineering o It focuses on the routine examination of urine
G. Public Health Education and other body fluid samples and employs the
use of microscope in urine analysis procedures
TOPIC 3: such as checking for acidity, protein, sugar, and
crystals in urine tests and other special
ROLE OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGISTS
procedures such as urines tests and semen
analysis.
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST
o Examination of Laboratory Specimens.
o Setting and Implementing a Quality Control PARASITOLGY
Program. o It analyzes the stool or feces to check for the
o Setting and Implementing Laboratory Safety presence or absence of parasites, identifying
Measures. specific parasites, and performing special
techniques to detect the presence of fat or blood
in the stool.
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MODULE 1 BSMT 2-F
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MICROBIOLOGY ✓ It ensures globally competitive medical
o Clinical Microbiology analysis focuses on the technologists.
isolation, identification, cultivation, and ✓ It ensures true service to society and mankind
characterization of bacteria found in human and realistic and idealistic goals and objectives.
specimens through the use of microscope for
gram or acid-fast staining, chemicals for
biochemical properties, culture media for
cultivation and identification of morphological
appearance of colonies recovered and the tests
of susceptibility.
BLOOD BANK AND SEROLOGY
o Blood banking analysis includes blood type
determination, cross-matching procedures, and
other special procedures such as blood donor
screening and bloodletting.
o Serology and Immunology emphasize antigen-
and antibody reactions, and include Hepatitis,
HIV and Syphilis tests.
HISTOPATHOLOGY
o Histopathological analysis includes tissue
handling; processing (automated and manual
methods); and staining through the use of the
microscope, microtome, and other special
apparatuses.
SUMMARY
MEDICAL TECHNOLGY
✓ It is sensitive to the demands of time.
✓ It gives high priority for rendering health
services.
✓ It is an active subject of innovative technologies.
✓ It invites individuals to learn about new
technologies.
✓ It emphasizes new discoveries.
✓ It is a field that is deeply committed to
promoting the wellness and welfare of mankind.
✓ It is concerned with students who are interested
in acquiring knowledge and skills of biological
and medical sciences.
✓ It is an idealistic field of laboratory medicine and
focuses on providing reliable and accurate
laboratory findings.
✓ It ensures efficiency in work and services.
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