MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
Professional Degree: |
Medical Technologist |
Academic Degree: |
Graduate in Medical Technology |
Specializations: |
Medical laboratory, hematology and blood bank, or imaging |
Code: |
30035 |
Duration: |
10 semesters |
Study arrangements: |
Semi-annual, daytime, semi-flexible curriculum |
Director: |
Dr. José Caamaño Lillo This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Program Information
A Medical Technologist is a professional with solid biological and technological knowledge, trained to plan and perform assembly techniques; implement biosecurity and quality control standards; conduct, analyze, and evaluate laboratory or imaging tests, depending on the specialization, the diagnosis, and the health team; and to carry out preventive, promotion, and recovery actions for the health of individuals and the community.
Occupational field
Specialization: Medical laboratory, hematology and blood bank
A Medical Technologist with specialization in Medical Laboratory, Hematology, and Blood Bank can work in state and/or private health institutions (hospitals, clinics, laboratories, insurance companies, urban and rural doctor´s offices); in the food, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries; in research and education; or self-employed.
Specialization: Imaging
A Medical Technologist with specialization in Medical Imaging can work in state and/or private health institutions (hospitals, clinics, insurance companies, urban and rural doctor´s offices); in diagnostic imaging equipment sales companies; in research and education; or self-employed.