Pre-Diploma in Medical Lab Technology (Lab Assistant)

Pre-Diploma in Medical Lab Technology (Lab Assistant) was a CTEVT program designed to train entry-level health laboratory technicians. The program was discontinued in 2020.

Description
The program produced graduates capable of performing routine and basic special laboratory tests to support diagnostic services in health institutions. Training covered haematology, biochemistry, microbiology, parasitology, blood banking, first aid, communicable diseases, and laboratory management. The curriculum combined theoretical instruction, hands-on practical exercises, and supervised On-the-Job Training (OJT) to ensure competency in essential laboratory operations.

Curricular Structure (overview)

Features

• Duration: 18 months class (1560 hours) plus 6 months OJT (960 hours).
• Working hours: 40 per week.
• Maximum 40 students per batch.
• Medium of instruction: English and/or Nepali.
• Attendance requirement: 80% theory, 90% practical.
• Certification: Technical School Leaving Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology.

Eligibility

• SEE pass.
• Pass CTEVT-administered entrance examination.
• Submission of SEE certificate, character certificate, and citizenship certificate.
• Final selection based on merit list.

Job prospects

• Eligible for Non-gazetted 2nd class/Level 4 (technical) positions as Health Lab Assistant.
• Registration eligibility with Nepal Health Professional Council.
• Employment primarily in hospitals, clinics, and health laboratories under government, NGO, or private sector.