Humber Polytechnic

Medical Laboratory Assistant

Humber Polytechnic

Faculty:Faculty of Health & Life Sciences
Degree:Certificate; Apprenticeship
Field of Study:Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
Length:3 semesters
Cost per year:*
National: $4,743

Fees are subject to change.



Scholarships:1

Description:

The Medical Laboratory Assistant program provides students with the skills to perform pre-analysis components of medical lab work under direct supervision of medical laboratory technologists in hospitals, physician’s offices and private medical laboratory settings. Students become proficient in the collection of blood samples, performing ECGs, the use of laboratory equipment and gain fluency in medical terminology. Communication and interpersonal skills are also developed in the program for patient interaction. Graduates of this program are eligible to write the Medical Laboratory Professionals Association of Ontario (MLPAO) and the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) certification exams. 

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

    To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following:

    • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including these required courses:
    • Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U or equivalent)
    • Grade 11 or 12 Mathematics (MCR3U, MCF3M, MAP4C, MCT4C, MDM4U, MCB4U, MGA4U, MCV4U or MHF4U or equivalent)
    • Grade 11 or 12 Biology (SBI3C, SBI3U or SBI4U or equivalent) or Chemistry (SCH3U, SCH4C or SCH4U or equivalent)
    • One Grade 11 or Grade 12 C, M or U courses in addition to those listed above

    OR

    OR

    Test Scores:
    • Canadian Academic English Language Assessment or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based)
    Additional Admission Requirements:

      Placement Requirements

      The pre-requisite requirements must be fulfilled before the commencement of your first placement. Participation in placements will not be allowed if not all the pre-requisite requirements are met. Due to the variety of venues and possible changes in legislation, the requirements are subject to change. Please use the following link to find detailed information about your program’s placement pre-requisite requirements.


      * 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.

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