Diploma in Laboratory Technology (DLT)

This course is open to the regular students of the College as well as students from other institution, who wants to acquire knowledge and skill in Laboratory Technology. Classes are held in the evening to enable the regular college and students to take advantage of this Diploma program. However, the admission is done on the basis of merit earned in the Entrance test.

The college, through the Zoology Department in collaboration with scientist, medical doctors, professors, pathologists and biochemists, forensic science experts, physicists etc along with highly skilled laboratory technical staff, is running this program on self-financing basis.

This Diploma program has been planned with the aim of training students in the field of Laboratory Technology for employment in various research laboratories, pharmaceuticals companies, companies making diagnostic kits, nursing homes, hospitals, clinic, pathology and forensic laboratories etc. and develops entrepreneurship skills in them to take the problem of unemployment.

Aims and Objectives:

• To train students in the field of laboratory Technology for employment as ‘technical staff’ in research laboratories, pharmaceuticals companies, companies making diagnostic kits, nursing homes, hospitals, clinics, pathology and forensic laboratories etc.
• To encourage entrepreneurship among young men and women with the skill and knowledge provided under this program.
• To brighten the chances of getting diversified employment especially in private sector, which is expanding, many fold due to the open policy of Government and globalization.
• To get trained and imbibe technical skills to get admission in higher technical and allied courses.
• The program includes lectures, demonstrations, laboratory work, including fieldwork and apprenticeship

Course Outline of the Diploma Program

The 2 years Diploma course is divided in two Halves. Mid Term Examination will be held at the middle of course.

Contents:

1. General Skills
2. Laboratory Instruments
3. Human Anatomy
4. Human Physiology
5. Biochemistry
6. Pathology & Microbiology

An attendance of 75% is compulsory to appear in the annual examination. In special circumstance it is permissible upto 60%.

1. Marks obtained in supplementary examination will not be considered for the merit position.
2. It may be noted that supplementary examination is only for those students who fail in one or more theory paper and practical examinations and not for improvement of marks.
3. If candidate fails in supplementary examination, he/she will be allowed to reappear the following year in final examination.

Award of Diploma
After successful completion of the programme, which includes compulsory apprenticeship of minimum one and a half month is recognized scientific laboratories hospitals, nursing homes or pathology centres, the student will be awarded diploma certificate in ‘Laboratories Technology’ under the seal of Ewing Christian College Allahabad. A provisional certificate may be issued after the declaration of the results. Certificate for general awareness in Computer Application and Spoken English and Personality Development are also given along with the diploma certificate. Students who secure First, Second and Third position and obtain highest marks in practical’s and highest percentage of attendance will be awarded certificate of honor etc.

Job Opportunities:
Diploma holders of this program have multiple employment opportunities in research and analytical laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, dispensaries, clinics, nursing homes, etc. according to their hard work and cultivated skills. This diploma program is not recognized by U.P Medical Council or any other agencies. However, College, being an Autonomous is authorized by the U.G.C. to run such diploma program. A government medical job may or may not be possible. Students after this program have better chances to get admission in higher technical institutions as well.

For more details kindly visit the Centre located in the College Campus.