Educational objectives
Cognitive Goals
Equipping students with the fundamental scientific and theoretical foundations of medical laboratory and biomedical sciences.
Familiarizing students with various types of biological specimens, their physical and chemical properties, and the mechanisms of microscopic and laboratory analysis.
Providing students with the core knowledge regarding the operating principles, maintenance, and calibration of modern laboratory analytical instruments in accordance with approved scientific standards.
Developing students’ understanding of medical and laboratory terminology, as well as the laws and regulations governing laboratory practice within healthcare institutions.
Enhancing students’ knowledge of the principles of pathology, immunology, microbiology, clinical biochemistry, hematology, and comprehensive laboratory quality control for accurate diagnosis.
Psychomotor Goals
Training students on the proper, safe, and correct methods for collecting, preserving, and transporting biological specimens.
Developing skills to perform routine and advanced laboratory tests efficiently and accurately within educational and diagnostic laboratories.
Providing students with the practical ability to operate sophisticated and automated analyzers utilized in hospital and clinical laboratories.
Advancing skills in interpreting, analyzing, and reporting laboratory test results, and correlating them with clinical pathological cases.
Training students to apply quality control (QC) protocols and quality assurance measures in managing and documenting laboratory data.
Developing the capacity to manage chemical and medical supply stores, ensuring accurate inventory tracking and proper storage
Affective and Professional Goals
Instilling professional ethics and a commitment to legal and moral responsibilities when dealing with patients and confidential health data.
Fostering teamwork, collaboration, and integration with other members of the healthcare and medical team.
Reinforcing strict compliance with professional safety standards and biosafety protocols to prevent hazards and cross-contamination within laboratories.
Developing effective communication skills for interacting professionally with patients, relatives, and healthcare personnel.
Promoting a culture of continuous learning and professional development to keep pace with scientific, technological, and research advancements in medical laboratory sciences
Community Service and Labor Market Goals
Preparing qualified laboratory medical technicians capable of meeting the dynamic demands of the labor market in both the public and private sectors.
Contributing to elevating the quality of health and diagnostic services provided to the community to assist in disease prevention and outbreak control.
Supporting healthcare institutions with competent technical cadres fully prepared to work directly in hospital laboratories and specialized health centers.
Enhancing health awareness and preventive culture among community members through scientific activities, educational campaigns, and community outreach.
Contributing to the development of the medical laboratory sector by graduating professionals who possess high scientific competency and practical innovation capabilities.
