Medical technology is a part of the Health technology which encompasses a wide range of health care products, it is used to diagnose, monitor or treat every disease or condition that affects humans. Medical technology refers to the diagnostic or therapeutic application of science and technology to improve the management of health conditions.
Medical Technologists are laboratory scientists who are part of the medical team of specialists that work together to determine the presence, extent or absence of disease. Their work includes the use of microscopes, chemicals, computers, and complex laboratory equipment and instruments. They perform tests in all sections of the laboratory including hematology, bacteriology, chemistry, urinalysis, serology, forensic pathology, immunology, and toxicology.
The International University Western Humanities grants its certificate to students in order to prepare them to become certified in medical technology, this certificate will give students better opportunities to find higher paying and rewarding careers in medical technology.