This syllabus of Medical Parasitology and Entomology aims to equip students with the understanding of medically important parasites. This includes their general characteristics, life cycle, and laboratory diagnosis. The students will also learn different diagnostic procedures including stool examination, blood examination, and specialized diagnostic techniques for various parasites. Practical experiments are an integral part of this syllabus, enhancing the students' understanding and skills. Created by: Mr. Attuluri Vamsi Kumar, Assistant Professor, Department of MLT, UIAHS, Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab. For more details website: https://www.mltmaster.com

1. B.Sc. MLT Syllabus
Attuluri Vamsi Kumar I Assistant professor I Dept of MLT I Ph No: 7416660584 I Website: mltmaster.com
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Program Name: B.Sc. Medical Lab Technology
Syllabus of Medical Parasitology & Entomology
Course Name: Medical Parasitology & Entomology Course Type
Course Coordinator: Attuluri Vamsi Kumar – B.Sc. MLT, M.Sc. MLT, PhD (Perusing)
Designation: Assistant Professor
Department: Department of Medical Lab Technology (MLT)
Program Core
PRE-REQUISITE Immunology & Bacterial serology Sem: 6 S. No: 39
About Vamsi: I am academician in Medical Laboratory Sciences with a strong desire to improve Outcome
based education (OBE) structured MLT education. I am constantly focusing on building an academic
atmosphere that is set high standards with strong multi blended teaching pedagogy models.
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A. COURSE DESCRIPTION
This syllabus of Medical Parasitology and Entomology aims to equip students with the
understanding of medically important parasites. This includes their general characteristics, life
cycle, and laboratory diagnosis. The students will also learn different diagnostic procedures
including stool examination, blood examination, and specialized diagnostic techniques for
various parasites. Practical experiments are an integral part of this syllabus, enhancing the
students' understanding and skills.
B. COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. Recall the general characteristics and terms used in medical parasitology
2. Comprehend the life cycle and laboratory diagnosis methods for various protozoal and helminthic
parasites
3. Perform various diagnostic procedures including stool and blood examination
4. Analyze the morphology and life cycle of different parasites, and diagnose them through lab
procedures
5. Assess the effectiveness of different diagnostic procedures and concentration techniques for
demonstrating Ova and Cysts
C. COURSE OUTCOMES
CO
No
Statement Performance
Indicator
Level of
Learning
(Highest BT
Level)
Target
Attainment
CO1 Recall the terms, general characteristics, and the life
cycle of medically important parasites.
PI 6 K1 (Remember) 70%
CO2 Comprehend the process of laboratory diagnosis for
protozoal and helminthic parasites and explain their
geographical distribution, morphology, and mode of
infection.
PI 2.1, PI 2.2 K2 (Understand) 70%
CO3 Execute different diagnostic procedures including
stool and blood examination and apply appropriate
PI 2.3, PI 2.4,
PI 2.5
K3 (Apply) 70%

2. B.Sc. MLT Syllabus
Attuluri Vamsi Kumar I Assistant professor I Dept of MLT I Ph No: 7416660584 I Website: mltmaster.com
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concentration techniques for demonstrating Ova and
Cysts.
CO4 Analyze the morphology, life cycle, and lab-
diagnosis of various parasites such as Giardia,
Entamoeba, Roundworms, Hookworms, T. solium,
T. saginata, and Malarial parasites.
PI 2.6, PI 2.7 K4 (Analyze) 70%
CO5 Evaluate the effectiveness and reliability of different
diagnostic procedures, concentrating on techniques
and laboratory practices used in parasitological
investigations.
PI 2.8, PI 2.9,
PI 3, PI 4
K5 (Evaluate) 70%
CO6 Formulate hypotheses or predictions about the
outcomes of specific parasitological investigations
based on the theoretical knowledge and practical
skills acquired throughout the course.
PI 1, PI 5, PI 7,
PI 8, PI 9, PI
10
K6 (Create) 70%
D. SYLLABUS
Unit-1 Protozoology & Helminthology Contact Hours:15
Chapter 1.1 Introduction to Medical Parasitology- Introduction to Medical Parasitology, General
Characteristics of Parasites, Terms used in Parasitology
Chapter 1.2 Protozoal Parasites & Helminthic Parasites- General characteristics of protozoa, Life cycle
and laboratory diagnosis of: Entamoeba sp., Giardia, Trichomonas sp., Plasmodium and
Toxoplasma sp., General characteristics of Cestodes, Trematodes, and Nematodes, Life cycle
and laboratory diagnosis of Taeniasolium and saginata, Echinococcus granulosus, Hymenolepis
nana, Schistosoma haematobium and mansoni, etc.
Experiment 1 /
Case study
Examination of Stool for protozoal infections
Experiment 2 /
Case study
Preparation of material for unstained and stained preparations
Experiment 3 /
Case study
Iodine staining and permanent staining methods
Unit-2 Diagnostic Procedures & Blood Examination Contact Hours:15
Chapter 2.1 Diagnostic Procedures - 39
Chapter 2.2 Examination of Blood Film- Leishman staining, Examination of thick and thin smear, Field‘s
stain, JSB stain, Collection, Transport, processing, and preservation of samples for routine
parasitological investigations
Experiment 4 /
Case study
Direct smear preparation and examination
Experiment 5 /
Case study
Flotation and sedimentation techniques
Experiment 6 /
Case study
Egg counting techniques
Experiment 7 /
Case study
Preparation of thin and thick blood film
Unit-3 Advanced Diagnostic Procedures Contact Hours:15
Chapter 3.1 Lab-Diagnosis of Various Parasites- Morphology, life cycle and lab-diagnosis of Giardia and
Entamoeba, Morphology, life cycle and lab-diagnosis of Roundworms and Hookworms,
Morphology, life cycle and lab-diagnosis of T. solium and T. saginata, Morphology, life cycle
and lab-diagnosis of Malarial parasite with special reference to P.vivax and P. falciparum
Chapter 3.2 Special Diagnostic Techniques- Laboratory diagnosis of hydated cyst and cysticercosis,
Concentration techniques for demonstration of Ova and Cysts (Principles and applications)
Experiment 8 /
Case study
Staining of smears for malarial parasites (P. vivax and P. falciparum)

3. B.Sc. MLT Syllabus
Attuluri Vamsi Kumar I Assistant professor I Dept of MLT I Ph No: 7416660584 I Website: mltmaster.com
Website: www.mltmaster.com I YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vamsiMLT
Experiment 9 /
Case study
Identification of adult worms from models/slides: Tapeworm, Tapeworm segments, Ascaris
(Roundworm), Hookworms, Pinworms
Experiment 10 /
Case study
Zinc sulphate method for routine stool examination
Self-study topics for Advance learners: Advanced Laboratory Informatics:
An in-depth study of advanced topics related to Laboratory Information Systems (LIS), including data
analytics, health informatics, data privacy and security., High-Complexity Testing Techniques:
A comprehensive understanding of high-complexity testing methodologies in the medical laboratory,
such as molecular diagnostics, gene sequencing, and next-generation sequencing.,Research in Medical
Laboratory Science:
Exploration of latest research findings, methodologies, and applications in medical laboratory science,
such as personalized medicine, precision diagnostics, and genomics.,Laboratory Quality Assurance
and Regulatory Compliance:
An in-depth look into advanced topics in quality assurance, quality control, regulatory requirements,
and their application in a clinical lab setting. This could include understanding international standards
like ISO 15189.
E. TEXT BOOKS/REFERENCE BOOKS
TEXT BOOKS
T1 Clinical Parasitology: A Practical Approach
T2 Markell and Voge's Medical Parasitology
T3 Foundations in Microbiology
REFERENCE BOOKS
R1 Diagnostic Medical Parasitology
R2 Medical Parasitology
R3 Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology

4. B.Sc. MLT Syllabus
Attuluri Vamsi Kumar I Assistant professor I Dept of MLT I Ph No: 7416660584 I Website: mltmaster.com
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Code Performance Indicators
PI 1 Demonstrate professional interpersonal, oral, and written communications skills sufficient to
serve the needs of patients and the public including an awareness of how diversity may affect
the communication process.
PI 2 Perform pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical processes:
PI 2.1 Demonstrate ability to understand investigation/test requisition.
PI 2.2 Collecting the relevant clinical samples along with complete and accurate documentation with
proper safety measures in relation to sample accountability.
PI 2.3 To transport the samples with precautionary measures to the relevant lab section.
PI 2.4 Demonstrate the ability to prepare clinical sample for processing
PI 2.5 To demonstrate the knowledge of accurate sample processing for the required lab
investigation. Perform routine clinical laboratory tests in clinical chemistry,
haematology/haemostasis, immunology, immunohematology, microbiology, Histopathology,
Cytopathology, body fluid analysis, and laboratory operations.
PI 2.6 Perform mathematical calculations related to all areas of the clinical laboratory
PI 2.7 Ability to record the test results/data.
PI 2.8 To demonstrate the ability to interpret the test reports and its documentation in lab records.
PI 2.9 Demonstrate ability to release the report to the right person in minimum turn-around time
(TAT).
PI 3 Perform problem solving and troubleshooting techniques for laboratory methodologies
Correlate laboratory test results with patient diagnosis and treatment.
PI 4 To follow basic quality assessment protocol of clinical laboratory.
PI 5 Demonstrate routine laboratory techniques sufficient to orient new employees within the
clinical laboratory.
PI 6 Apply basic scientific principles in learning new techniques/procedures; demonstrate
application of principles and methodologies.
PI 7 Utilize computer technology applications to interact with computerized instruments and
laboratory information systems.
PI 8 Demonstrate adequate knowledge of computer software as it applies to document production,
spreadsheets, and presentations.
PI 9 Demonstrate professional behaviour with co-team mates.
PI 10 Demonstrate sensitivity and compassion towards patients.