It is with excitement that CTS Canadian Career College is now offering a Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician diploma program (including a 6 week placement): Another new addition to our Health Sciences program offerings.
Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technicians (MLAT) perform a vital role in the medical laboratory team. They are trained in the collection of specimens from patients, the initial processing and preparation of specimens for analysis, data entry, clerical services, performance of electrocardiograms (ECG’s), and a variety of essential laboratory procedures.
This program will prepare you to apply for employment in a variety of laboratory settings. The program consists of theory, practical skills application, and practicum components. Upon successful completion, you will receive a diploma from the College, which will allow you to write the Medical Laboratory Professionals’ Association of Ontario (MLPAO) Certification Examination. We strongly encourage our graduates to pursue the MLPAO Certification so they can achieve their full potential.
Profile: Responsible; caring; interested in the well-being of others; strong communication and interpersonal skills; dependability; precision; detail-oriented; teamwork-oriented; striving for accuracy
Enrollment Criteria:
Proof of Grade 12 Education or Mature Student Test
Proof of current immunizations
Clear criminal reference check
Program Outcomes: Post-secondary Diploma
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Sudbury |
Barrie |
North Bay |
Sault Ste. Marie |
| Program Start Date: |
September 22, 2025 |
September 22, 2025 |
September 22, 2025 |
September 22, 2025 |
Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician Courses:
| Academic Success Strategies & AODA and OH&S Training (20 hours) |
| Intro to Computers and Google Apps (20 hours) |
| Job Search and Interpersonal Workplace Skills (20 hours) |
| Professionalism, Ethics, and Legislation (40 hours) |
| Anatomy, Physiology, and Medical Terminology (100 hrs) |
| Safety and Laboratory Fundamentals (160 hours) |
| Hematology (40 hours) |
| ECG Fundamentals (32 hours) |
| Midterm Examinations (20 hours) |
| Laboratory Math and Quality Assurance (32 hours) |
| Clinical Chemistry (32 hours) |
| Urinalysis and Body Fluids (32 hours) |
| Microbiology (32 hours) |
| Histology and Cytology (20 hours) |
| First Aid/CPR (20 hours) |
| Final Examinations (20 hours) |
| Laboratory Skills and Practice (220 hours) |
Program Faculty
| North Bay Campus |
Sudbury Campus |
Barrie Campus |
Sault Ste Marie Campus |
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Amberlie McConnell, cMLA/T^MLPAO
Program Coordinator/Instructor |
Corinne Dinan, MLT
Program Coordinator/Instructor
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Tina Smith,
Instructor |
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Stephanie Baker, MLT
Laboratory Technologist
Sudbury Campus |
Terri Belyea, MLA/T
Lead Instructor |
Kristine Beattie,
Instructor |
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Jesse Lafleche,
Instructor |
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Bonnie Boudreau,
Instructor |
Why Choose CTS Canadian Career College?
- Guaranteed Placements: Gain valuable experience in real workplace settings with placement hours integrated into all our programs.
- Flexible Learning: Never miss out on notes or key details from classes – take advantage of the convenience of recorded sessions for in-person classes.
- Financial Aid: Our dedicated financial aid department can help you secure further funding to support your educational journey.
- Personalized Attention: Benefit from small class sizes, ensuring individualized attention and support.
- Accelerated Programs: Complete your studies in under a year and get to your dream career sooner!