Red Deer Polytechnic

Medical Laboratory Assistant

Red Deer Polytechnic

Degree:Certificate
Field of Study:Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant
Length:1 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $8,018

Description:

Pursue your love of science and technology and join the healthcare field by becoming a Medical Laboratory Assistant. Through collecting and processing patient specimens, you will provide a critical aspect of a patient’s medical care. 

Our simulation labs and enhanced practicum & learning experiences will prepare you to enter the workforce and start making a difference in the lives of others.

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*50
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 English 
  •  Grade11 Biology 
  •  Grade11 Chemistry 
  •   Mathematics 

Students applying to the Medical Laboratory Assistant program must have:

  • 50% in ELA 30-1 OR 50% in ELA 30-2
  • 50% in MATH 20-2 OR 60% in MATH 10C
  • 50% in CHEM 20
  • 50% in BIO 30

Note: Equivalent courses are accepted to meet admission requirements. Academic Upgrading course equivalents are available at RDP. 

* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

* 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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