Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technician
This Medical Laboratory Technician program from St. Clair College assesses the types of blood cells and microorganisms that cause disease, provides chemical analysis of blood and body fluids, performs the processing of tissue samples for microscopic evaluation, and determines the compatibility of blood for transfusion.
Duration
1 year
Starting Date
September
Tuition Fee
$CAD 19,559
Location
Windsor, Canada
About the program
Graduates of this Medical Laboratory Technician program from St. Clair College have the basic technical and theoretical skills required to work in healthcare laboratories and assist the Medical Laboratory Technologist in various investigative and clinical laboratory procedures including sample collection and processing.
Program Highlights
- Well organized, balanced program focused on both theory and clinical skills.
- Four-week placement in a clinical laboratory environment.
- Graduates of this accredited program are eligible to write the CSMLS MLA certification exam, which provides a professional credential recognized by the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science and the Professional Standards Council.
Career Opportunities
Diverse employment opportunities exist with hospital, private and public health laboratories, clinics, research labs, and commercial diagnostic supply companies. Lab technician, phlebotomist (responsible for taking blood samples), and clinic assistant are typical positions.
Courses Included
- Human Biology
- Computer Studies for M.l.t.
- Health Care for Medical Laboratory Technicians
- Laboratory Knowledge
- Basic Laboratory Calculations
- Practical Clinical Chemistry
- Practical Hematology
- Practical Microbiology