Curriculum and training
Syllabus and Subjects
The competency-based BMLS curriculum integrates biomedical science, laboratory techniques, quality systems, clinical correlation and professional practice.
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Major subjects and learning areas
The competency-based BMLS curriculum integrates biomedical science, laboratory techniques, quality systems, clinical correlation and professional practice.
Foundation subjects commonly include:
Core laboratory subjects include:
Students learn the pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical stages of testing. They must understand that a technically correct result depends on proper patient identification, specimen quality, validated methods, equipment performance, quality control and authorised reporting.
- human anatomy and physiology;
- biochemistry, pathology and microbiology;
- communication and medical terminology;
- biostatistics, research methods and scientific writing;
- healthcare ethics and professional conduct; and
- infection prevention, biosafety and biomedical-waste management.
- clinical biochemistry and enzymology;
- haematology, haemostasis and clinical pathology;
- bacteriology, virology, mycology and parasitology;
- immunology and serology;
- histotechnology, histopathology and cytology;
- immunohaematology and transfusion medicine;
- molecular biology and molecular diagnostics;
- laboratory instruments, automation and point-of-care testing;
- quality control, quality assurance and laboratory accreditation principles;
- laboratory information systems and data management; and
- clinical postings, research and internship.
Official verification
Sources to check before acting
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