Medical Laboratory Assistant

Program highlights 

• Limited enrolment 
• Be job-ready in just one year 
• Seven-week placement in a lab setting 
• Theoretical and lab training in clinical hematology, transfusion science, chemistry, microbiology, and histotechnology 
• Accredited by Accreditation Canada 
• Graduates can apply to the Medical Laboratory Technology (MDLY) program at Cambrian College with advanced standing (minimum grade requirements apply in order to transfer credits). This process is competitive. Completion of the Medical Laboratory Assistant program does not guarantee acceptance into the Medical Laboratory Technology program. 
• Many clinical placement sites are with northern Ontario partners but could be at any affiliated lab (you will be responsible for all clinical placement costs including, moving expenses, travel, and accommodations)

Admission requirements

For graduates of the new curriculum Ontario Secondary School Diploma (30 credits) curriculum or equivalent or mature student status, including:

• Any grade 12 English (C) or (U)
• Any grade 12 mathematics (C) or (U)
• Any grade 12 chemistry (C) or (U)
• Any grade 11 (U) or (C) or grade 12 biology (U)

In the final seven weeks of the program, you will be placed in a clinical laboratory where you will function, under supervision, as a member of the clinical laboratory team. Cambrian is partnered with several public and private laboratories across Canada that will provide excellent clinical training to Cambrian’s Medical Laboratory Assistant students. Clinical partner sites are subject to change; therefore, specific geographic regions may not be available at the time of your placement and other regions may be added.

Please note that when you accept a seat in the program, you also accept to go to any of the program’s affiliated clinical sites available at the time of your placement. The location of your placement may be different from your preference, and you should expect that you may need to relocate for this clinical training period. The placement will be delivered at an accredited hospital or lab in Canada that is an approved clinical partner of Cambrian College. Please note that all related clinical placement expenses such as travel, parking, and accommodation are the responsibility of the student.

Please see our fees page for the breakdown of tuition and mandatory ancillary fees by program and semester for both domestic and international students.

Books and supplies may be required at the course level over and above what is estimated above. Please consult your professor/instructor and course outlines for further information.

Cambrian programs blend academic learning, hands-on training, and community involvement opportunities to help you achieve your ultimate goal – your dream career. You’ll have the opportunity to apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios within and outside of the classroom through work-integrated learning. Whether it be a capstone project, co-op, practicum, preceptorship component, or placement, you’ll benefit from a practical, job-related experience before you graduate.

Success in this program requires that you come equipped with some program-specific technology requirements.

Cambrian College has implemented a BYOD principle to both enrich the student learning experience in and out of the classroom and to ensure flexibility!