Medical Laboratory Assistant

Designed for those eager to enter the medical field swiftly, our fast-track Medical Laboratory Assistant program offers comprehensive training in less than a year.

Dive into hands-on learning led by experienced instructors, gaining essential skills vital for success in medical laboratory roles.

Our industry-relevant curriculum is finely tuned to meet the demands of modern healthcare, ensuring you're equipped with the knowledge needed to excel in laboratory settings.

With opportunities for practical experience and networking within the field, our program paves the way for a fulfilling career as a Medical Laboratory Assistant.

Program Highlights
Duration 840 hours, 30 weeks, 8 months
Curriculum
  • Typing Skill Building Level 1 (10 WPM)
  • Typing Skill Building Level 2 (25 WPM)
  • Financial Awareness and Success
  • Diversity & Inclusion in Professional Practice
  • Digital Literacy for Beginners
  • Microsoft 365 Introduction
  • Microsoft Word 365 Essentials
  • Microsoft Excel 365 Essentials
  • Microsoft Outlook 365 Essentials
  • Job Search and Resume Writing
  • Medical Terminology
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Professional Practice
  • Pre analytics and Lab fundamentals
  • Infection Control and safety
  • Phlebotomy and specimen collection
  • Cardiology
  • Practicum for Medical Lab Assistant
  • Standard First Aid with CPR Level C Training
Certification Diploma
Compliance PTIB (Private Training Institutions Branch, Ministry of Advanced Education and Future Skills) - Approval Pending
Average Salary $53,204
BC Job Openings, 2023-2033 1,620

Admissions Requirements: English as First Language
  • All Students must be 19 years of age or older at the start of their program.
  • Grade 12 OR G.E.D. OR Mature Student Status (Successful completion of the institutions Entrance Evaluation with a minimum of 75%)
  • Satisfactory completion of a Criminal Record Search
  • A pre-admission application and interview
  • International students must have an IELTS score of 5.5 bands or higher, or pass the College's English Language Assessment Test.

Admissions Requirements: English as Second Language

Tuition and Fees
Tuition $14,610 *
Application Fee $250
Archival Fee $5
Textbooks $695
Materials $500
Testing $100
Other $140
Total Tuition and Fees $16,300
Payment Plan Options:
  • 8 interest-free monthly payments of $ 2,038 each
  • Student Loans and alternate funding available for those who qualify.
*Pending Approval from the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) - Coming Soon: 2024