SELF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
After practicing for two years as a medical technologist he/ she can apply to the Health Professions Council of South Africa to practice privately. This means that a technologist could work for themselves or enter a group practice with a medical doctor.

PROSPECTS

There is always a need for registered medical technologists due to the rapid development of medical sciences. Medical technologists are employed by the State, South African Institute for Medical Research, University pathology departments as well as private pathology practices.

GENERAL

Specialist and post qualification courses are available through the technikons, where he/ she could study part time for a B.Tech, Masters or Doctorate.

This office does not act as an employment bureau, nor is the society able to provide bursaries to students.

Disabled persons may also register as medical technologists as long as they conform to the necessary requirements.

Further information can be obtained from the various technikons as well as from:

SMLTSA
P.O.Box 6014
Roggebaai
8012

TEL: 021-419 4857
FAX: 021- 421 2566