Ontario College Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technician

Graduates of this program have the basic technical and theoretical skills required to work in healthcare laboratories and assist the Medical Laboratory Technologist in various investigative and clinical laboratory procedures including sample collection and processing. This program will appeal to students who have good organizational skills. They must also be excellent communicators with good interpersonal skills and a professional image. Students must have the ability to deal with stressful and emergent situations.Career OpportunitiesDiverse employment opportunities exist with hospital, private and public health laboratories, clinics, research labs, and commercial diagnostic supply companies. Lab technician, phlebotomist (responsible for taking blood samples), and clinic assistant are typical positions.

OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level plus:Grade 12 English - ENG4U, ENG4C, EAE4C or EAE4UGrade 12 Math (C) or (U)Senior Level Chemistry (C) or (U)Senior Level Biology (C) or (U)OREquivalent courses from the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees program or the Academic and Career Entrance program.High school diploma/graduation certificate and transcript or equivalent in original language and English translation.