Council inducts 339 foreign graduates of Medical Lab Science

The Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) recently in Abuja inducted 339 foreign graduates of Medical Laboratory Science to carryout quality medical laboratory services in the country.

The Registrar, MLSCN, Dr Tosan Erhabor, said it was the first time to have such number inducted into the profession.

He said that the foreign graduates were referred as candidates with bachelor’s degree or other recognised qualifications in medical laboratory or biomedical science obtained outside Nigeria.

He said that the council at inception saw lot of gaps in the practice but as of date, it had a one year intensive training before the person can be allowed to practice as a medical laboratory scientist.

Erhabor advised the inductees to be accurate and ensure that they carry out research as lot of innovation were coming up.

He said that the council was known for its integrity commitment, professionalism, excellence, efficiency with team work.

According to him, the inductees play a vital role in the healthcare service of the country and so must be accurate in what they do.

He said that the issue of wrong diagnosis of sample was paramount to the council and has ensured that medical professionals were given license with monitoring.

According to him, the council ensures that the universities that trained them have the requirements needed and accreditation issued to them.

Dr Osaretin Agbonlahor, Assistant Director, Head Public Health Laboratory and Institutional Advisor said during induction lecture the council had zero tolerance on professionalism.

Agbonlahor advised the inductees to practice the rule of conduct and also carry out investigation on any sample the collected.

He urged them to practice secrecy because patients’ issues are not to be discussed.