As a Med Lab Assistant/Technician, you’ll use cutting-edge medical technology and equipment to conduct laboratory tests and procedures. With opportunities to work in healthcare settings, such as hospitals, clinics, and research laboratories, it’s a chance to make a difference in people’s lives while enjoying a stimulating and fulfilling career in the medical field.
Credential: Diploma Program
Course Code: MLTA
Model: Instructor-Led
Delivery Format: Hybrid and In-Class
Program Length: 55 Weeks
Externship: 300 Hours
Tuition: $17,745
100% Employer Satisfaction*
*2021 Key Performance Indicator (KPI) survey results produced by the Ontario Government (Ministry of Colleges and Universities and Forum Research). Percentage shown reflects the average employer satisfaction across all Medix College of Healthcare programs and campuses.
Graduate Success
Medical Lab Assistant/Technician
Medix College’s Medical Lab Assistant/Technician (MLAT) provides graduates with the technical knowledge and skills to start a career in healthcare. You will gain confidence and familiarity collecting, processing, and preparing patient specimens, entering data, performing clerical and reception services.
Graduates also leave the program knowing how to perform ECGs and urinalyses. After graduating you will be qualified to write a third party examination and achieve their ‘Certified Lab Assistant’ designation through the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS). Please note, all examinations are at the option and expense of the graduate and Medix encourages students to become certified.
Career Outlook
With the increasing demand for healthcare services and diagnostic testing, there is a growing need for skilled MLATs to perform laboratory tests and procedures. Additionally, as advancements in medical technology continue to evolve, MLATs will play an essential role in adapting to and utilizing these innovations.
Delivery Formats
Inperson Classroom
Traditional instructor led classes.
Inperson Practical Labs
Simulating real-world experiential situations.
Online Flexible Learning
Independent online learning
activities.
Hands-On Bootcamp
Simulating real world experiences in a practical lab setting.
Externship
A placement with an employer.
*Delivery formats listed above may vary depending on program
Areas Of Employment
Graduates of Medix College’s Med Lab Assistant/Technician program consistently receive high satisfaction rates from employers. Some areas of employment include:
• Medical Laboratory Technician • Medical Laboratory Assistant
• Clinical Laboratory Specialist • Phlebotomist
• ECG Technician • and more
Our Community Partners
We are proud to work with these great organizations who support our students with externship, experiential learning and graduate employment.
Our Affiliations, Accreditations & Licensing
Medix College is registered by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities as a Career College under the Ontario Career Colleges
ct 2005, and is a member of the National Association of Career Colleges and Career Colleges Ontario.
• Medical Lab Technician Assistant graduates will be eligible to write both the provincial (MLPAO) and national (CSMLS) exams to gain industry certification in the field.
• Medix College’s MLTA program is accredited by EQUAL Accreditation CanadaTM.
Financial Options
Medix College provides many financial options to help you pursue your education. Financial Assistance may be available for those who qualify. Scan the QR code below or call the campus nearest to you to setup a personalized meeting to discuss your financial plan. Options available include but are not limited to:
• OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Program): Loans and/or grants to qualified students
• Monthly Payment Plans (interest free), Full Payment (discount available)
• RESPs/RRSPs, Student Line of Credit (from your financial institution of choice)
• Third Party Funding (Employer Sponsor, WSIB, Private Funding etc.)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY
- Grade 12 Ontario Secondary School Diploma or Mature Student Status
- Successful completion of entrance
- English Proficiency
- Admissions Interview
- Criminal Reference Check: Vulnerable Sector Screening (clear or have pardon prior to starting class)
- Medical Form that includes up to date immunizations and vaccinations signed by a physician (including COVID19)
TUITION:
Tuition Fee: $14,000
Lab Fees: $2,730
Books: $420
Uniform: $120
Kit: $475
TOTAL TUITION: $17,745
LOCATIONS:
TORONTO (416) 630-8021
#300-700 Lawrence Ave. W., M6A 3B4
BRAMPTON (905) 487-1163
17 Bramalea Road, L6T 2W7
SCARBOROUGH (416) 701-1201
520 Ellesmere Road, M1R 0B1
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