
Note: In order to proceed into the clinical practicum course, you must show evidence of the required specific schedule of immunization prior to program start date.
LABORATORY ASSISTANT FULL
You are encouraged to become familiar with these requirements. See full information at Health & Safety Requirements . These Health and Safety Requirements do not need to be submitted as part of your application.

As a student of a Health Sciences program you also are required to meet these standards of practice. Note: Health Sciences workers are responsible to attain and maintain required health and safety certifications and maintain recommended immunization standards. Note: There is one annual intake in Fall for the MLA program usually beginning in September. Apply critical thinking skills to constructively investigate, evaluate, and problem solve to engage in self-reflective practice, self-care, and lifelong learning.Exhibit empathy, respect, and appreciation of diversity, while protecting the patient's right to a reasonable standard of care.
LABORATORY ASSISTANT PROFESSIONAL

The program is completed over 29 weeks and includes classroom and laboratory study on campus and a 7 week practicum off campus for clinical laboratory training. They will be eligible to write the CSMLS MLA exam and obtain national certification. Graduates will attain all the specified MLA competencies that are outlined by the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS). Their duties consist mainly of sample collection, specimen processing and various clinical laboratory procedures. The Accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program is designed to produce health care professionals who have the basic technical and theoretical skills to work in heathcare laboratories.
