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Medical Laboratory Technician

Description

The Laboratory Technician program is offered by Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology in Hamilton in partnership with The Michener Institute of Education at UHN (opens in new window) in Toronto. The role of the Medical Laboratory Technician includes specimen collection, performing ECG, positioning Holter monitors and processing specimens.
 
The didactic/theory components of this program are offered as a series of online courses. While you are working on your theory courses, an introduction to laboratory skills takes place through the Laboratory Basics Workshop (offered in person at Mohawk College). Upon successful completion of these courses, you will gain further practical skills in the courses Clinical Behavioural Science, Clinical Skills, and Clinical Experience 1 (offered at the Michener Institute). Upon successful completion of the Michener Institute courses, you will consolidate your skills in a 4-week, full time, unpaid, clinical placement administered through Mohawk College.

Program Highlights
  • Graduates are eligible to write both the National Certification Examination and Provincial Certification Examination for Medical Laboratory Assistants/Technicians.
  • Certificate from both Mohawk College and the Michener Institute.
  • Access to the state of the Art, Centre for the Advancement of Simulation and Education (CASE) at the Michener Institute.
  • Clinical Placements in Hospitals and Private Laboratories.
  • Online courses also provide live interaction with faculty.
  • Online courses allow students flexibility in their studies.
The cost of the program is approximately $5200, however you will pay for individual courses as you register rather than paying the full tuition in a lump sum. There are additional fees for textbooks and health clearances for clinical and lab courses.
 
Admission and Registration
 
You must apply, and be accepted, to this program prior to registering for courses.
Intakes are available in the Fall (September) and Winter (January). Deadlines apply. Visit the application form for details.
 
You require:
  • OSSD or equivalent (Mohawk Academic Upgrading, GED) including:
    • Grade 12 English and Mathematics
    • Grade 11 Chemistry
  • Applicants for whom English is a second language must submit proof that they have written and passed the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 600.
 
Complete all 13 courses:

MLSC10012   Medical Laboratory Assistant
MLSC10013   Basic Laboratory Techniques for MLA
MLSC10014   Lab Basics Workshop for MLA
BIOL10041     Anatomy and Physiology for MLA
MLSC10041   Chemistry for MLA
MLSC10042   Hematology for MLA
MLSC10043   Microbiology for MLA
MLSC10044   Histology/Cytology for MLA
MLSC10045   Transfusion Medicine for MLA
MLSCMLA42  Clinical Behavioural Science
MLSCMLA58   Clinical Skills
CLIN10034     Clinical Experience 1
CLIN10035     Clinical Experience 2 
  
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
 

Overview

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  • Institution: Mohawk College
  • Program type: Certificat
  • Language: English
  • Program Code: 047
  • Delivery Method: Apprentissage mixte/hybride

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Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.