Health Programs » Medical Laboratory Technician

												This program provides both strong theoretical and practical teaching instruction in a newly designed laboratory on site. With this combination of instruction, the students obtain a strong basis to prepare for the challenges of a career in the healthcare field.
												
												Inclusive with an 8-week clinical placement period, the program provides a well-rounded combination of lectured instruction with hands on laboratory work on which to grow and learn.
												
												The Academy is proud of the strong relationships with hospitals, private labs and companies alike; we are proud to locate these placements on the students' behalf so they are able to concentrate on their academics throughout the 8 months at the National Academy of Health & Business.
												
												This diploma program has been approved by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities and the Ontario Society of Medical Technologists (O.S.M.T). The instructor is a Registered Technologist.

Future Career Opportunities

The graduates are prepared for careers in the following areas:

Public health laboratory environment
Private diagnostic laboratories
Hospital laboratory
Areas of quality control (i.e.: food industry, point of care testing etc.)
Doctor's office or medical clinic
Independent Laboratory corporations
Universities
Government laboratories

O.S.M.T Certification

Graduates of the Medical Laboratory Technician program are eligible to write the OSMT certification examination. The designation of MLA/T will be granted upon successful completion of this examination. (www.osmt.org)

The Ontario Society of Medical Technologies (OSMT) does hold this certification examination twice per year (June and November).

Prerequisites

The prospective student must achieve a passing grade on a timed entrance examination.

Grade 12 or equivalent or mature student status.

Upon enrollment, an immunization report is required (Hepatitis B strongly recommended) along with a current Police Record assessment.

Graduation Requirements

To graduate from the National Academy of Health & Business, a student must obtain an overall average of 60%.

A student must complete the 200 hours of practical field placement arranged for them by the Academy. Weekly monitoring of progress with the host placement and the student provides the student with constant feedback to ensure success.

A student will earn a CPR and First Aid Certificate while a student at the Academy. This is arranged by the Academy at a reduced cost. This cost is included in fees agreed to at time of enrollment. This certification is required prior to starting placement experience.

Course Summary
Introduction to Healthcare
Introduction to the Body & Disease
Administrative Procedures
Clinical Laboratory Introduction*
* Quality Assurance/Laborator Math
Blood, Circulation and Respiration**
** Inclusive of ECG training
Microbiology and Immunology
Urinary system and Urinalysis
Digestive system, Metabolism and Nutrition
Nervous and Endocrine Function
Reproduction, development, Histology

Career Search & Resume Strategies

CPR and First Aid training
Examinations

Clinical Placement

Hours
40
45
50
100

150

50
40
40
50
50

10

15
10

200

TOTAL PROGRAM LENGTH: 34 weeks

Detailed course outlines are available upon request

Go Back