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Get the Skills to Become a Medical Lab Assistant

Medical Lab Assistant handling vials of blood.
As a Medical Lab Assistant, you would be a member of a laboratory that provides diagnostic services

37-Week* Medical Laboratory Assistant Training Program in British Columbia

Medical Laboratory Assistants play a crucial role in healthcare by conducting laboratory tests that are essential to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. They work behind the scenes in healthcare, providing valuable data that informs patient care.

If you’re a detail-oriented, communicative person interested in a rewarding career as part of a healthcare team, training to become a Medical Lab Assistant could be an excellent opportunity for you.

The best way to see if Cambria College is the right fit for you is to come in and visit the school. You can tour our facilities, and meet with both students and instructors. Book an Appointment Now or Get more info.

Becoming a Qualified Medical Laboratory Assistant

This Diploma program focuses on preparing graduates to work as Medical Laboratory Assistants in a variety of institutions or laboratories by providing a solid theoretical and practical foundation in the application of current medical lab theory, tools, processes, procedures and practices.

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Practical “On-The-Job” Training

At Cambria College, we believe that you should not only complete training with theoretical knowledge, but with real experience in the industry. That’s why students in the Medical Lab Assistant program will complete a 120-hour practicum placement during their training.

Your practicum enables you to apply what you’ve learned in a real setting and gain not only experience to put on your resume, but also industry connections, references, and confidence.

Course Breakdown
Course No.Name of SubjectCodeHours

1

Office procedures

OP100

25

2

Word Processing

WP200

25

3

Business Communication

BC300

25

4

Introduction to Medical Terminology

IMT400

25

5

Ethics, Professionalism and Legislation

EPL500

25

6

Laboratory Procedures and Safety

LPS600

50

7

Human Anatomy, Physiology and Terminology

APT700

125

8

Laboratory Mathematics, Measurements & Accuracy

MMA800

25

9

Infection Prevention & Asepsis

IPA900

25

10

Clinical Chemistry

CC1000

50

11

Laboratory Microbiology

LM1100

50

12

Histology & Cytology

HC1200

25

13

Hematology & Phlebotomy

HP1300

150

14

Urinalysis & Special Collections

USC1400

25

15

Cardiovascular System & ECG

ECG1500

100

16

Career Strategies

CS1600

25

17

Work Experience

WE1700

120

Program Duration

Total Hours (excluding work experience hours)775
Work Experience Hours120
Total Program Length (Weeks)37*

Admissions Requirements

  1. High School Graduate or equivalent OR mature student status (19 years or older prior to starting the program)
  2. Clear criminal record check
  3. Meet one of the following English Language Proficiency requirements:
    1. Minimum Grade 12 English (Domestic Students)
    2. For English as second language students; Overall IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
    3. Pass the College’s English admission test
  4. Applicants must have a keyboarding typing speed of 40 wpm*

Career Opportunities

This program prepares graduates for medical lab careers in a variety of public and private:

  • Healthcare settings
  • Hospital laboratories
  • Private clinics
  • Industry laboratories
  • Phlebotomy clinics

To be submitted before work experience:

  • Proof of a negative TB skin test or chest x-ray.
  • Immunization requirements: Pertussis, Diphtheria, Tetanus, Polio, Measles/Mumps/Rubella, Chicken Pox, Hepatitis B, Influenza
  • N95 Mask Fit testing (prior to practicum placement)

*This admissions requirement change is pending approval by PTIB.

This program is approved by the Private Training Institution Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.

Is a Career as a Medical Lab Assistant Right for You? Get More Info…

If you’re interested in learning more about a career as a Medical Lab Assistant and exploring whether Cambria College is right for you, fill out the form on this page to receive more information.

For immediate questions, call your nearest Cambria College location today.

Richmond: (604) 424-4000
Surrey: (604) 416-5522
Vancouver: (604) 428-7500
Victoria: (778) 265-7547

*Program length when completed in normal time