Medical Multi-Skilled Technician (MST)

The Medical Multi-Skilled Technician (MST) course is designed to equip students with comprehensive knowledge and skills across various critical areas in the medical field. The programme prepares students to undertake certification examinations for AMT and AMCA, ensuring they are certified and ready to excel in their careers as Medical Laboratory Assistants, EKG Technicians, Phlebotomy Technicians, and Medical Administrators.

• The Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA)
  • Develop proficiency in laboratory procedures, specimen handling, and lab safety protocols.
• The EKG Technician
  • Gain expertise in performing electrocardiograms (EKGs/ECGs), understanding heart function, and recognizing cardiac irregularities.
• The Phlebotomy Technician
  • Learn the techniques of drawing blood safely, handling specimens, and ensuring patient comfort.
• Medical Administration
  • Acquire skills in medical records management, billing, patient communication, and overall administrative support in healthcare settings.
• Anatomy & Physiology
  • Understand the structure and function of the human body, essential for all aspects of medical care.

• MST Fundamentals
  • Description: This foundational module covers medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, infection control, and health and safety protocols.
  • Key Topics:
    • Basic medical terminology
    • Overview of human anatomy and physiology
    • Infection control procedures
    • Health and safety regulations in medical environments
• Medical Administration
  • Description: Develop the administrative skills necessary for efficient healthcare delivery, including managing medical records, scheduling appointments, billing, and patient communication.
  • Key Topics:
    • Medical records management
    • Appointment scheduling
    • Medical billing and coding
    • Effective patient communication
• Specimen Handling 1
  • Description: Learn the fundamentals of safe and proper specimen collection techniques for various bodily fluids and tissues.
  • Key Topics:
    • Collection methods for different specimens
    • Labelling protocols
    • Transportation procedures
• Specimen Handling 2
  • Description: Build on your knowledge from Specimen Handling 1 with a focus on specialized collection techniques, point-of-care testing, and quality control measures to ensure accurate results.
  • Key Topics:
    • Advanced collection techniques
    • Point-of-care testing
    • Quality control in specimen handling
• Patient Diagnostics
  • Description: Master the skills needed to perform and assist with basic diagnostic procedures, including electrocardiograms (EKGs/ECGs) and vital signs measurement. Gain insights into interpreting basic diagnostic results.
  • Key Topics:
    • Performing EKGs/ECGs
    • Measuring and interpreting vital signs
    • Basic diagnostic result interpretation