What You Will Learn:
Students are trained to perform the practical components of collecting, sorting and preparing patient samples for further testing and analysis.
Key Skills Learned: Specimen Collection and Processing; Laboratory Procedures and Equipment Handling; Safety and Quality Assurance; Anatomy, Physiology, and Medical Terminology; Electrocardiography (ECG); Computer and Administrative Skills.
What You Can Expect:
The majority of training is completed online and consists of five theory courses. There is an approximately 6-week long clinical practicum conducted in a hospital or laboratory (exact length varies according to facility availability). Most students complete the program in 12 months (including the full time practicum). They have 30 weeks to complete each course and must complete the entire program in two years. Students are encouraged to complete in under one year (extensions are not granted).
What You Will Earn:
- 8 grade 12 credits towards graduation (2 courses)
- Medical Laboratory Assistant Certificate (upon successful completion of the program)
What You Need to Know:
- Prerequisites:
- Be on-track to graduate.
- Grade 12 or equivalent.
- Clean criminal record check.
- Basic computer skills with the ability to type at least 40 words per minute.
- Program Length:
- Approximately 1 year, including practicum.
- Program Dates:
- Ongoing.
Does This Sound Like You?
- You pay close attention to details, making sure your work is accurate and thorough.
- You stay organized, keeping track of tasks, information, and materials so you can work efficiently.
- You are comfortable with technology and can learn new tools or systems to help you do your work accurately.
- You communicate clearly, sharing ideas in a way others can understand and listening carefully in return.
- You solve problems effectively, thinking through challenges to find the best solutions.
- You work well in a team, contributing positively and helping others succeed.
Help Yourself Succeed By...
- Connecting with your Career Coordinator at school.
- Watching for deadlines - they are critical!
- Maintaining good attendance and keeping up with school work - career programs require interviews!
- Participating in Career related activities like going on a tour (virtual or in person) or attending an info session.
- Enrolling in Work Experience at a related job site.
- Making and monitoring an appropriate personal email. (ex: do not use phat_cat69@gmail.com)
- Ensuring your personal information is up to date (i.e email, resume, SIN, etc).