Investigation and analysis on talent demand of medical laboratory technology program in higher vocational colleges
Weiping Liu, Minggang Yin, Huixiu Zhong, Xuemei Xu, Li Xiao
Published 2017-08-01
Cite as Chin J Med Edu, 2017, 37(4): 495-497,532. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-677X.2017.04.004
Abstract
ObjectiveTo investigate employment settings and talent demand of medical laboratory technology program in higher vocational colleges for providing the basis for reform of talents training model.
MethodsThe professional post setting and demand questionnaire on medical laboratory technology program were designed for investigating clinical laboratory of 19 third-grade medical institutions, 21 basic medical institutions and 8 biotech companies in Sichuan.
ResultsThe job position of clinical testing and fluids, biochemistry, immunology, hematology and microbiology set up completely in third-grade medical institutions and biotech companies. From 2013 to 2016, demand of personnel in clinical laboratory in basic medical institutions showed a trend of decreasing year by year. The talent demand is increasing in biotech companies year by year.
ConclusionsThe employment direction of medical laboratory technology in higher vocational colleges is supposed to transform from medical institutions to biotech companies.
Key words:
Higher vocational college; Medical laboratory technology; Employment post; Talent demand
Contributor Information
Weiping Liu
Teaching and Research Section of Laboratory Medicine, Sichuan Vocational College of Health and Rehabilitation, Zigong 643000, China
Minggang Yin
Huixiu Zhong
Xuemei Xu
Li Xiao