It was established in the academic year of 2010-2011 with the aim to produce medical technologist with knowledge, skills and attitudes who are able to fill the gap in the health working force of the laboratories. Its academic program is designed for four years of study leading Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Technology (BMLT).

It’s curriculum is community oriented education and combines theoretical knowledge of the basic natural and medical sciences with the skillful use of sophisticated equipment and techniques to provide vital information that may be required for diagnosis and treatment of diseases, quality control, quality assurance and research to formulate the policies and measures for the prevention of diseases. The educational program is designed to produce professionals who can use the knowledge they have acquired to develop their countries and improve the quality of lives of their people.

There are Inadequacies in laboratory infrastructure and a low national priority and neglected, not only because of more pressing health problems and emergencies but also because of lack of manpower, skills and equipment which finally leads to underutilization of laboratory services available. Health care programs dictated by donor agencies often do not consider broader regional needs or make provisions for overall sustainability. The migration of skilled laboratory personnel due to the civil unrest deteriorates the situation.

The majority of hospitals cannot consistently provide even these basic services in a quality-controlled fashion. unreliable and inaccurate laboratory diagnostic testing leads to unnecessary expenditures in a country already plagued by resource shortages, promotes the perception that laboratory testing is unhelpful, and compromises patient care. Amoud School of lab technology was established to initiate new source of producing skilled laboratory personnel to ensure accurate laboratory services that contribute well to the patient care and secure physicians' confidence in applying laboratory results to their daily practice.

The curriculum is community oriented education with emphasis on self-learning to develop in the students the ability and willingness to pursue their own learning after graduation to become competent lab technicians and community oriented. The School is also committed to advance knowledge about health through research in all areas related to health care including basic science, clinical science education and studies related to methods for the delivery of health care.

Introduction

The BSc. Medical Laboratory Science is a professional course which is intended to equip the trainees with knowledge, skills and attitudes to enable them to work as Medical Laboratory Technologists. It’s the first four(4) year degree course in medical laboratory technology ever establish in SOMALILAND and SOMALIA. Medical laboratory technology training combines theoretical knowledge of the basic natural and medical sciences with the skillful use of sophisticated equipment and techniques to provide vital information that may be required for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, quality control, quality assurance, research development and production.

Vision

Is to be an excellent School of Laboratory Technology to produce highly skilled, competent, and professional Laboratory Technologists.

Mission

The Faculty of Medical Laboratory Sciences will produce highly trained and skilled Clinical Laboratory technologist who have the capabilities and drive to:
Be leaders in clinical laboratories, universities, as well as other medical related services.
Improve laboratory diagnostic services, locally and globally.
Conduct high level scientific research to gain better understanding and offer new diagnostic tools for endemic diseases.

Objectives

Objectives of the school is to:
*Apply the principles that form the basis of the medical laboratory practice.
*To select, set up and operate laboratory equipment.
*Carry out standard procedures to obtain quality results.
*Manage services and resources of a medical laboratory.
*Participate in the multidisciplinary planning, implementation, coordination and evaluation of       healthcare of the individual and community.
*Contribute to the development of science and technology through creativity and application of   acquired knowledge, skills and attitudes.
*Initiate and participate in the improvement of the diagnostic procedures.
*Create awareness and appreciation of laboratory services to the general public.
*Carry out quality assurance and quality control .
*Participate in continuing medical education.

Strategy

*Most subjects are taught with a variety of methods including lectures, projected materials with lecture notes presented to the students, practical work and seminars.
*Problem based learning
*Self directed learning
*Group dynamics
*Team work
*Early practical training at all levels of health services that is individuals, families and communities.
*Staff training and development.

Criteria for admission

The students entering the school should have the following minimum requirements:
Completed secondary education
Have completed one year of freshman course
A freshman GPA of greater than 3.0
An interest in medical laboratory
Or
Holder of diploma of medical laboratory sciences from an institution recognized by Amoud university.
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Graduation requirements

The credit hour per semester forms the basis of awarding a degree at the university.
in order to be eligible for a degree, a student must earn successfully a minimum of 124 credit hours with an overall GPA( grade point average) of at least 2.5.

Academic Calendar

The university operates on a semester system and academic year commences mid September the previous calendar year and continues until mid July the following calendar year. There is a one month holiday break after the first semester and a two –month holiday at the end of the academic year.

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