Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician

Program description - January 2025

The Medical Laboratory Assistant program offers students the skills and abilities to perform pre-analysis components of medical lab work under direct supervision of medical laboratory technologists in hospitals, physician’s offices, and private medical laboratory settings. Students become proficient in the collection of blood samples, performing ECGs, the use of laboratory equipment, and being fluent in medical terminology. Communication and interpersonal skills are also developed in the program for patient interaction. Graduates are eligible to write the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) exams.

Note:

• This is a highly competitive program. Apply by February 1 (for September), July 15 (for January). See oversubscribed programs for more information.
• Students living outside of Ontario are not eligible to apply.