Medical Laboratory Assistant Program

Program Overview

Medical Laboratory Assistant Program

Overview

The Medical Laboratory Assistant program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to work as medical laboratory assistants in a variety of institutions or laboratories. The program focuses on preparing graduates to work as medical lab assistants by providing a solid theoretical and practical foundation in the application of current medical laboratory science, tools, processes, procedures, and practices.

Program Details

• Program Length: 35 weeks*
• Total Program Hours: 720
• Work Experience Hours: 120
• Practicum Placement: 120 hours

Admissions Requirements

• High School Graduation or Equivalent: OR mature student status (19 years or older prior to starting the program)
• English Language Proficiency:
  • Minimum Grade 12 English (Domestic Students)
  • For English as second language students:
    • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: overall score of 5.5 or higher
    • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT: overall score of 46 or higher
    • Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Test: overall score of 40 or higher
    • Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP): minimum score of Listening 6, Speaking 6, Reading 5 and Writing 5
    • Cambridge English Language: B2 First exam (FCE): overall score of 160 or higher
    • Pearson Test of English (PTE): overall score of 46 or higher
    • Duolingo English Test (DTE): overall score of 95 or higher
• Clear Criminal Record Check: Completion under the Criminal Record Review Program (CRRP)
• Keyboarding Speed: 40 wpm

Course Breakdown

Program Fees

• Domestic Students:
  • Application Fee: $250
  • Assessment Fee: $200
  • Tuition: $15,250
  • Textbooks: $535
  • Course Materials: $500
  • Others: $50
  • Total: $16,785
• International Students:
  • Application Fee: $500
  • Assessment Fee: $250
  • Tuition: $19,850
  • Textbooks: $535
  • Course Materials: $500
  • Others: $50
  • Total: $21,685

Career Opportunities

• Healthcare Settings
• Hospital Laboratories
• Private Clinics
• Industry Laboratories
• Phlebotomy Clinics

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

• Practice safely and ethically as a medical lab assistant
• Provide professional medical laboratory services
• Collect, handle, and process specimens for analysis according to professional and accepted medical laboratory operating standards and procedures
• Use medical laboratory equipment effectively and efficiently
• Use a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques with standard precautions
• Perform cardiac monitoring tests
• Perform medical laboratory administrative tasks and requirements

PTIRU Certified

This institution is certified by the Private Training Institution Regulatory Unit (PTIRU). Certified institutions must comply with the regulatory requirements relating to, among other things, student enrolment contact, tuition refunds, and instructor qualifications. For more information, visit the PTIRU website.

Recognized By

• National Association of Career Colleges
• Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit
• B.C. Education Quality Assurance
• StudentAid BC