Program Overview

Program Overview

Medical Laboratory Assistant

The Medical Laboratory Assistant program at Herzing College is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to work in a medical laboratory setting. The program is 4 months long and includes a 6-week internship.

Program Details

Industry

Healthcare

Program Length

4 months, includes 6-week internship

Learning Format

On Campus at Herzing Winnipeg

Language

English

Admission Requirements

• Minimum of a Canadian high school grade 12 or equivalent, or a mature student
• Pass an entrance test administered by Herzing College
• Be interviewed in detail regarding interest in the field
• Note: admission to some programs may include additional requirements

Program Description

The Medical Laboratory Assistant program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to work in a medical laboratory setting. The program includes training in lab procedures, lab safety, specimen collection, and computer skills. Students are fully prepared to write the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) certification exam.

Courses

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Health Care, Communication, and Computers
• Laboratory Safety
• Specimen Collection
• Certification Preparation
• Clinical Practicum

Instructors

• Diane Perry, Instructor, Medical Laboratory Assistant

Career Outlook

There is steady demand for medical laboratory assistants. Retirements and industry growth are creating new job opportunities in this field. Typical job titles include:

• Lab Technician Assistant
• Medical Technician
• Medical Lab Assistant
• Phlebotomist

Job Opportunities

Potential employers include:

• Private research facilities
• Government research facilities
• Post-secondary educational institutions
• Clinics
• Hospitals

Why Choose This Program?

• Accelerated Medical Lab Assistant program you can finish in just 4 months
• Instructors are experienced health care professionals, with decades of real lab experience
• Training includes full preparation for the CSMLS certification exam
• Hands-on training that builds your confidence and fully prepares you for your first job
• 6-week internship gives you real medical lab work experience
• Friendly environment with students of all ages and backgrounds
• Excellent career development team that helps create your resume, prepare you for interviews, and apply for jobs
• We offer the Herzing Open Education Program (HOEP), which lets you take more courses after you graduate, tuition-free

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• Community Services
• Health Care Aide
• Medical Office Administration
• Mental Health and Addictions Worker
• Personal Support Worker

Campus Locations

Herzing College has multiple campus locations in Winnipeg, MB, Cambridge, ON, Toronto, ON, Ottawa, ON, and Montreal, QC. Admissions, career development, and educational funding staff are available at each location to meet with students and answer any questions and assist with application processes.