Objectives:
Our Medical Laboratory Technician program will expose you to the exciting and rewarding world of the medical laboratory. The medical lab offers a unique combination of technical employment and the satisfaction of working with a diverse client population. Learn how to collect blood, process clinical specimens, perform ECG's, set up Holter monitors, and perform a variety of lab functions. Emphasis is placed on becoming proficient in the collection of blood samples, performing ECG's, the use of laboratory equipment and fluent in medical terminology, while developing the professional attitude and demeanor needed for close patient contact. Excellent communication skills and good interpersonal skills are essential. The theoretical and practical portions of this program are completed within a year. The compressed delivery format makes this program an ideal choice for those who wish to enter the workforce fast.
Practical experience:
There is a Clinical Internship associated with this program.
Award:
Medical Laboratory Technician Ontario College Certificate
Course Description:
Semester 1 Courses
Course Code Course Name Lecture Lab
ANAT-106 Applied Anatomy & Physiology
MLAB-101 Clinical Laboratory Techniques
MLAB-102 Communication & Professional Practice
MLAB-103 Applied Chemistry for the Medical Laboratory
MLAB-104 Clinical Data Management
COMM-170/171 College Communication 2 / (ESL)
GNED-139 Transcultural Health
Semester 2 Courses
Course Code Course Name Lecture Lab
MLAB-121 Practical Haematology & Immunohaematology
MLAB-122 Practical Microbiology, Cytology & Histology
MLAB-123 Specimen Collection and Processing
MLAB-124 Clinical Chemistry & Urinalysis
MLAB-125 Lab Administration & Quality Management
ELECT Elective
Semester 3 Courses
Course Code Course Name Lecture Lab
MLAB-150 Clinical Internship
NOTE
* The student's admission into a clinical internship is subject to their completion of all program courses and a successful interview with the provider of the placement.
