Gain essential skills to assist medical laboratory technologists in hospitals, physicians’ offices, and private labs in just one year. You’ll master blood sample collection, phlebotomy techniques, ECGs, and lab equipment operation. You’ll become fluent in medical terminology and develop the strong communication skills needed to put patients at ease.
You’ll benefit from hands-on training by experienced faculty on campus, followed by a seven-week placement. Gain all the theoretical and lab training you’ll need to perform pre-analysis components of medical lab work under the direct supervision of medical lab technologists. |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
- Grade12 English
- Grade12 Mathematics
- Grade12 Chemistry
- Grade11 Biology
For graduates of the new curriculum Ontario Secondary School Diploma (30 credits) curriculum or equivalent or mature student status, including:
- Any grade 12 English (C) or (U)
- Any grade 12 mathematics (C) or (U)
- Any grade 12 chemistry (C) or (U)
- Any grade 11 (U) or (C) or grade 12 biology (U)
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| Additional Admission Requirements: | Students will be required to provide proof of certain immunizations and non-medical requirements to work with samples in medical laboratories both at the college and on placement.
For our on-campus labs, students must provide proof of:
- WHIMIS certificate
- Tetanus
- Diphtheria
- Hepatitis B
To off-site clinical placements, students must provide proof of:
- WHMIS certificate
- Ministry of Labour 4-Step Worker Health & Safety Awareness Training (Bill 18)
- AODA certificate
- Respiratory Mask Fit Testing (N95-3M models)
- Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Check (contact your program coordinator if you have a positive CPIC)
Immunization requirements:
- Varicella
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella
- Tuberculosis Screening
- Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis
- Hepatitis B
- Influenza Vaccination
- COVID Vaccination
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* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.