School of Medical Laboratory Science
In all forms of Medicare, diagnosis precedes therapy and accurate diagnosis guarantee for proper disease management. In other words, effective cure and management of patients and infectious diseases are dependent on proper diagnosis. Therefore, there is need for proper training of laboratory personnel to enhance effective diagnosis.
Interestingly, school of Medical Laboratory Science, Holy Rosary Hospital, Emekuku, Owerri offers courses approved by the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) aimed at effectively preparing students for the Councils final examination leading to the award of Medical laboratory Technician Certificate. The courses are designed to expose the students to core areas like Clinical Chemistry, Hematology and Blood Group Serology, Histopathology and Cytology, Medical Laboratory Microbiology (Bacteriology, Virology, Mycology, Parasitology) as well as other basic Laboratory Techniques.
The school offers GST courses as in any conventional University. This forms bases for direct entry to their university of choice to further their career from 200 level.
BRIIEF HISTORY:
The school of Medical laboratory Science, Holy Rosary Hospital Emekuku, Owerri, Imo State, is one of the oldest schools of Laboratory Assistant/Technicians in the East of Nigeria. The school was established before the Nigeria-Biafra civil war in 1960. When the war eventually broke out, the school suffered a major setback consequent to the effect of the war.
In the early 70’s, the hospital authority at that time, demonstrated courage and started the school once again. Sequel to this, the school got approval and recognition to train Medical Laboratory Assistants in 1974. This is again followed by re-accreditation, re-approval and re-appraisal of the then facilities and staff. In July 11th, 2011, the school embarked on another round of Accreditation to upgrade the school to train Medical Laboratory Technicians. The accreditation was successful to train Medical Laboratory Technicians. Because of the need for proper educational status, the management once again embarked to get full accreditation from the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) on the 19th of November, 2013. Our school is fully qualified for training.
Vision Statement:
Our vision at Holy Rosary Hospital and Schools Emekuku is to be recognized as a premier institution of healthcare and education, distinguished by our unwavering dedication to quality, innovation, and service excellence. Guided by principles of compassion, respect, and social responsibility, we aspire to be a trusted beacon of healing, learning, and hope, enriching lives and transforming communities for generations to come.
MISSION STATEMENT:
Providing high quality education and to skillfully train students devoted to global health for all and reduced hospital admission by proper diagnosis in other to give holistic care to patients in the community and society at large
ADDMISSION PROCESS:
- The school runs a three years program
- Each candidate must have at least five credits which must include: English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology
- Candidates pays and obtains a form from the school
- The date for the entrance examination and interview will be communicated to the candidate through social media
- The students pay for acceptance fee and sign acceptance letter together with their parents/guardians/sponsor
- Successful candidates collects the schools prospectus and pay off his/her fees
- The student will do their matriculation in a specified time
- In the course of studies, any student that has average pass repeats the level/class