Fields of Study: Medical Diagnostic and Treatment Technology

by StudyMalaysia.com on March 17, 2017 | Career Guide

What’s It About ?

This field is about the study of technology used in the diagnosis, prevention, monitoring and treatment of a disease or an injury or handicap.

Medical technology includes the use of an instrument, apparatus, appliance, software or material for diagnostic and/or therapeutic purposes. It encompasses taking a patient history, a clinical examination, a symptom score, a laboratory test, an imaging test, a biopsy and a surgical procedure. It also includes the investigation, replacement or modification of the anatomy or of a physiological process to treat a condition.

Possible Occupations

Courses Offered In This Field

List of Courses In Medical Diagnostic & Treatment Technology Click here to search for the list of courses.

Study in Malaysia: Optometry Courses If you are interested in eye care and are considering a career as an eye care professional, you should first understand the difference between ophthalmologists, optometrists and opticians. Read more here.

Study in Malaysia: Opticianry Courses We depend on our eyesight for almost all the activities we carry out each day and often, we don't realise the importance of taking care of our eyes until we experience something that affects the health of our eyes. Think you may be interested in optometry instead? This programme is designed to train students to be professionally competent in areas such as fitting corrective eye wear, assisting patients in selecting appropriate frames and preparing work orders for laboratory technicians. Read more here.

Elevating Eye Care with a UCSI Optometry Degree It is a little known fact that the eyes provide clues to a person's physical health. Optometrists play an important role in deciphering these clues. For those who want to climb the career ladder, the field of optometry is exceptional. They are in demand in both government and private hospitals. Read more here.

Source: Education Guide Malaysia 14th Ed.

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