Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology

Vision:

The leading Medical Technology Education Program in the region by 2024.

Mission

To produce globally competitive medical technologists who can apply scientific principles and techniques to the vital role that laboratory science plays in the healthcare system embraced with the ideals of Jose P. Laurel and instilled in the credo Truth and Fortitude (Veritas Et Fortitudo), For God and Country (Pro Deo Et Patria)

Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology (BSMT) is a four-year degree program consisting of three years of general education and professional courses and one-year clinical internship program. The program of study is designed to equip students the knowledge, technical skills, and professional attitude in the performance of clinical laboratory assays in aid of the proper diagnosis, treatment, and management of diseases.

Program Learning Objectives

The main goal of the BSMT program is to produce globally competitive medical technologists who can apply scientific principles and techniques to the vital role that laboratory science plays in the healthcare system.

The program specifically aims to produce graduates that have the ability to:

  1. Demonstrate technical competence in the performance of clinical laboratory assays in aid of diagnosis, treatment, and management of diseases vis-à-vis biosafety and waste management;
  2. Demonstrate analytical and critical thinking skills in the workplace;
  3. Engage in the collection, analysis, and projection of health information for improving healthcare management system;
  4. Demonstrate inter-personal skills, leadership qualities, and ethical practice of the profession;
  5. Apply research skills in relevant areas of Medical Technology practice;
  6. Participate in community-oriented activities;
  7. Engage in life-long learning activities; and
  8. Demonstrate effective teaching and communication skills.

Career Opportunities

The following list represents positions held by Medical Technology graduates. It depicts the excellent opportunities and versatility afforded by a Medical Technology degree for positions not only in clinical laboratories, but also in industry, research, public health, government, information systems, reference (private) laboratories, and education.

  1. Clinical Laboratories (hospital or free-standing laboratories)
    • Phlebotomist: Obtains blood specimens through proper performing skin puncture and venipuncture.
    • Analyst: Analyzes laboratory assays utilizing precise instruments and equipment and a variety of advanced technology to determine the presence, extent, or absence disease in any of the following areas:
      • Clinical Chemistry
      • Endocrinology
      • Toxicology
      • Bacteriology
      • Parasitology
      • Mycology
      • Virology
      • Immunology and Serology
      • Hematology
      • Hemostasis and Coagulation
      • Immunohematology / Blood Bank / Transfusion Medicine
      • Cytology / Histology / Histopathology
      • Cytogenetics / Genomics
      • Clinical Microscopy / Analysis of Urine & Other Body Fluids
      • Molecular Biology and Diagnostics
    • Laboratory Manager / Chief Medical Technologist:
      • Develops, establishes, and insures implementation of all technical and service policies, standards, and procedures.
      • Manages laboratory services and insure continuity of service that meets or exceeds the expectation of clients
  2. Industry
    • Biomedical Specialist: Supports patient diagnoses and treatment by installing, testing, calibrating and maintaining safe operations of biomedical equipment.
    • Quality Assurance Manager: Updates, revises, and maintains the laboratory’s quality assurance manual, standard operating procedures, and other documents. Reports to the immediate superior any problems with tests, equipment or laboratory test results.
  3. Research Laboratory, Centers, and Facilities
    • Research Director / Manager: Responsible for research, planning, and implementing new programs and protocols.
    • Research Scientist: Discovers new methods of enhancing human health. Performs research on specimens (such as bacteria, viruses, tissues) then regularly perform reviews, clinical investigations and write technical reports.
  4. Public Health and Healthcare Administration
    • Waste Management Officer: Ensures that the proper waste disposal procedures are being followed by the institution / facilities. This includes identifying waste materials, training other personnel on the proper safety guidelines to follow, and conducting risk assessments on hazardous wastes in general.
    • Infection Control Manager: Develops and implements infection control policies designed to reduce or eliminate outbreaks in the facility. Develops and implements facility-wide infection prevention and control measures to protect patients, staff, and visitors.
    • Epidemiologist: Oversees public health programs, including statistical analysis, health care planning, surveillance systems, and public health improvement. Investigates diseases to determine cause and risk factors, progress, infection cycle, or mode of transmission.
  5. Forensic / Crime Laboratory
    • Forensic Scientist: Collects evidence at the scene of a crime and perform scientific and technical analysis in the laboratory. May use mobile equipment to perform tests on trace evidence, such as hairs, fibers or tissues.
  6. Education
    • Educator / Academician: Uses classroom instruction and presentations to help students learn and apply medical technology concepts.This also includes the academic dean/head/chair and clinical instructors.
  7. Other Professional Routes
    • Medical Physicians (any specializations and sub-specialization
    • Pathologist (Clinical and Anatomical)
    • Veterinary Medicine and Pathology
    • Other Allied Medical Professions

Other Information on the BSMT Program

  • The BS in Medical Technology curriculum in the Philippines is designed parallel to the curricula in countries such as USA, Canada, Australia, and Asian countries.
  • LPU-Davao is the only MedTech school in Davao Region to implement a trimestral curriculum, thus, lesser number of courses per term that would allow students to have more ample time to focus on the courses.
  • Classrooms are equipped with needed tools for effective and interactive instruction apart that all classrooms are with centralized air-condition system.
  • Science Laboratories are equipped with state-of-the-art instruments for more efficient laboratory test performance to include the installation of the Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory.