Designed for those eager to enter the medical field swiftly, our fast-track Medical Laboratory Assistant program offers comprehensive training in less than a year.
Dive into hands-on learning led by experienced instructors, gaining essential skills vital for success in medical laboratory roles.
Our industry-relevant curriculum is finely tuned to meet the demands of modern healthcare, ensuring you're equipped with the knowledge needed to excel in laboratory settings.
With opportunities for practical experience and networking within the field, our program paves the way for a fulfilling career as a Medical Laboratory Assistant.
Program Highlights
| Duration | 840 hours, 39 weeks (plus 2 for breaks and holidays), 9 months |
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| Certification | Diploma |
| Compliance | PTIRU (Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit within the System Integrity Branch (SIB) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills and Future Skills) - Approval Pending BCSLS - British Columbia Society Laboratory Science - Pending Approval - Summer 2025 |
| Average Salary | $53,204 |
| BC Job Openings, 2023-2033 | 1,620 |
Admissions Requirements: English as First Language
- All Students must be 19 years of age or older at the start of their program.
- Grade 12 OR G.E.D. OR Mature Student Status
- Satisfactory completion of a Criminal Record Search
- A pre-admission application and interview
- International students must have an IELTS score of 5.5 bands or higher, or pass the College's English Language Assessment Test.
Admissions Requirements: English as Second Language
Tuition and Fees
| Tuition | $14,610 * |
| Application Fee | $250 |
| Archival Fee | $5 |
| Textbooks | $695 |
| Materials | $500 |
| Testing | $100 |
| Other | $140 |
| Total Tuition and Fees | $16,300 |
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*Pending Approval from the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIRU) - Coming Soon: 2024