Medical Laboratory Assistant (Ontario College Certificate)
Modern medicine depends on all kinds of lab tests. Blood tests, throat swabs, heart monitoring, biopsies – doctors use these and other test results to help diagnose and treat patients. But tests are only as good as the people doing them. Do you have the attention to detail and caring personality it takes to be a key member of the team?
Confederation College’s Medical Laboratory Assistant program provides you with the education and hands-on experience you need to succeed in a lab career. You will collect blood samples for laboratory analysis and assist professionals in the lab. You’ll also learn how to work with patients to conduct laboratory tests and procedures including positioning Holter Monitors and performing ECGs. The emphasis is on building practical skills backed up with in-class learning in topics such as professional practice, microbiology, and sociology to give you a good overview of the field.
Intakes
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 5
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Graduates of the Medical Laboratory program go on to a wide variety of lab positions including Lab Technician, Phlebotomist (taking blood samples), and Clinical Assistant. Opportunities are available in different clinical settings including hospitals, clinics, research labs, private and public testing labs and commercial diagnostic supply companies. The Confederation College program gives you a broad base of skills to improve your employability on the job market.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- A high school/senior secondary diploma.Original transcripts as well as a notarized, translated copy must be provided where applicable
- English Proficiency
Academic IELTS: overall 6.0, individual band scores minimally 6.0, with one band allowed at 5.5.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
16117 CAD
Annual Cost of Living: 20635 CAD
Application Fee: 95 CAD
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