The following are considered as the trends and challenges of the medical technology profession
1.Manpower shortage
a.Declining student enrolment
b.Job satisfaction
c.Prestige of the profession
d.Increasing regulation
e.Aging population
2. Laboratory Diagnosis
a.Biotechnology
b.Wide variety of assays
c.Automation and laboratory information system
3. Laboratory Workforce
a. Shortage
b. Proficiency training and specialization
c. Nature of work: consultation skills
