Prometric Exam Syllabus for Lab Technician (DHA and other)

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Healthcare is regarded as one of the fastest-growing sectors in the Middle East. And their attractive salary packages and facilities attract every health worker to work in Gulf countries. As lab technicians work in Gulf countries like Dubai, Oman, Saudi, Qatar, and other countries candidates need to clear the Prometric exam.

To schedule a Prometric exam, candidates need to visit the Prometric website. On the Prometric website, choose the exam which you want to schedule. For DHA and SCFHS you required an eligibility number which you need to generate from their respective official websites. For OMSB and DHP you can book a Prometric exam without an eligibility number.

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The Prometric exam for lab technicians is CBT which consists of around 100-150 MCQs with a time limit of 2.5 -3.5 hours depending on the country for which you are applying. The very first step to passing your Prometric exam is to get familiar with the exam syllabus and pattern. Different Gulf countries have different Prometric exam syllabi and patterns.

DHA Exam Syllabus for Lab Technician/Technologist

The syllabus for the DHA lab technician and technologist exams is identical. Both exams consist of 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) to be completed within 150 minutes. A passing score requires a minimum of 50% for lab technicians and 55% for lab technologists. The DHA Prometric exam syllabus for lab technicians and technologists encompasses 11 key topics, outlined as follows:

  1. Safety and Quality Control
  2. Bacteriology
  3. Virology
  4. Immunology
  5. Parasitology
  6. Hematology
  7. Blood Bank
  8. Biochemistry
  9. Hormones
  10. Urinalysis
  11. Mycology

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OMSB Exam Syllabus for Lab Technician

From January 2023, OMSB added the Omani Examination for Medical Laboratory Scientists (OEMLS) is intended, for all medical laboratory scientists who graduated from either private or governmental colleges in Oman and abroad, to ensure safe practice and quality health services in the medical laboratory science profession. The OEMLS will assess medical laboratory scientists’ abilities including but not limited to scientific investigations, interpretation of test results, and analysis of samples.

ELIGIBILITY:  Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Science from a recognized local or international college

EXAMINATION FORMAT: The examination will consist of 100 single-best-answer multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with a time limit of  2 hours and 30 minutes. The syllabus for Omani Examination for Medical Laboratory Scientists (OEMLS) is divided into 7 major topics. Topics with their weightage are as follows:

OMSB lab technician

 

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Visit the Pearson VUE website, to schedule the Medical Laboratory Science exam. Examination fee is 200 USD

SCFHS Exam Syllabus for Lab Technician

The Saudi Prometric exam for Lab Technicians is a standardized assessment designed to evaluate the knowledge and competence of individuals aspiring to work in the field of laboratory technology in Saudi Arabia. This exam is a crucial step in the licensing process, ensuring that candidates meet the required standards for practice in the country.

Laboratory – Technician

1. Microbiology* 20%
2. Clinical Chemistry** 20%
3. Hematology 20%
4. Blood Bank 20%
5. Immunology / Serology 15%
6. Histo/Cyto-Techniques 5%

*Microbiology includes Bacteriology, Virology, Parasitology, and Mycology.
**Clinical Chemistry includes General Chemistry, Hormones, Urinalysis, and Body Fluids.

Pattern: (150 MCQs, 3 hours), Passing Score: 55%

Laboratory (Microbiology) – Technician

1. Lab Safety 10%
2. Quality Control 10%
3. Bacteriology1 40%
4. Immunology/Serology 10%
5. Virology 10%
6. Mycology 10%
7. Parasitology 10%

1Bacteriology: Includes urine, stool, respiratory, blood and body fluids and swabs

Pattern: (150 MCQs, 3 hours),  Passing score: 55%

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Qatar Prometric Exam Syllabus (DHP)

The Qatar Prometric exam consists of 150 MCQs with a time limit of 3.5 hours. The passing mark on the test is 50%. The Qatar Prometric exam syllabus for lab technicians is divided into 6 major topics. Topics with their weights are as follows:

Lab Technician

  1. Microbiology- (30 MCQs)
  2. Clinical Chemistry- (30 MCQs)
  3. Hematology- (30 MCQs)
  4. Blood Bank- (30 MCQs)
  5. Immunology / Serology- (23 MCQs)
  6. Histo/Cyto-Techniques- (7 MCQs)

Lab Technologist

  1. Blood Bank- (25 MCQs)
  2. Urinalysis and Other Body Fluids-(11 MCQs)
  3. Clinical Chemistry-(25 MCQs)
  4. Hematology-(25 MCQs)
  5. Immunology/ Serology-(12 MCQs)
  6. Histo-And Cyto Techniques-(11 MCQs)
  7. Microbiology-(25 MCQs)
  8. Laboratory Operations-(8 MCQs)
  9. Patient Safety And Professionalism-(8 MCQs)

Pattern: Both Categories consist of 150 MCQs with a time limit of 3.5 hours. The passing mark for both is 50%.

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