College Certificate - Medical Laboratory Assistant (ML111)

Program Overview

The Medical Laboratory Assistant program at Humber equips students with essential skills to perform pre-analysis components of medical lab work. Under the supervision of medical laboratory technologists, students learn to collect blood samples, perform ECGs, and utilize laboratory equipment effectively. The program emphasizes the development of communication and interpersonal skills, crucial for patient interaction. Graduates are eligible to take certification exams from the Medical Laboratory Professionals Association of Ontario (MLPAO) and the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS), enhancing their employability in the healthcare sector.

Program Structure

The Medical Laboratory Assistant program spans 3 semesters, providing a comprehensive education in medical laboratory practices. The program is designed to include:

• Hands-on learning through theory and laboratory coursework.
• A mandatory professional practicum after two semesters, allowing students to gain real-world experience.
• Online options for flexible learning.

Students will engage in a variety of learning experiences, including on-campus simulation activities to ensure proficiency in required competencies for certification. The program also maintains strong community partnerships, offering diverse practicum placements in settings such as private clinics and hospitals.

Featured Experiences

• Professional Practicum: An unpaid practicum that integrates skills and knowledge in a supervised environment.
• Field Experience: Opportunities to engage in intensive experiences related to the medical laboratory field.
• Co-operative Education: Optional paid work terms that provide progressively complex experiences in the field.
• On-Campus Simulation Activities: Ensures students practice and gain proficiency in essential competencies.

Career Options

Graduates of the Medical Laboratory Assistant program can pursue various career paths in Canada, including:

• Medical Laboratory Assistant: Support laboratory technologists by preparing samples and conducting tests.
• Medical Laboratory Technician: Perform complex tests and analyses on biological specimens.
• Research Assistant: Assist in laboratory research, contributing to scientific studies and experiments.
• Public Health Support: Work in infection control and public health initiatives to promote community health.
• Quality Assurance Technician: Ensure compliance with laboratory standards and protocols to maintain quality in testing.

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