Ready to enter the medical field quickly? Our fast-track Medical Laboratory Assistant program provides comprehensive training in under a year.
Learn through hands-on training with experienced instructors, mastering essential skills for success in medical labs.
Our industry-focused curriculum ensures you're prepared for the demands of modern healthcare.
Gain practical experience and build connections in the field, paving the way for a rewarding career as a Medical Laboratory Assistant.
Program Highlights
Duration | 880 hours, 41 weeks (plus 2 for breaks and holidays), 10 months. Includes 120 hours of work experience. |
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Curriculum |
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Certification | Certificate |
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code | 51.0802 - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant |
Compliance | Medical Laboratory Assistant Certificate is pending approval from The Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) within the System Integrity Branch (SIB) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills |
Regulatory | BCSLS - British Columbia Society Laboratory Science - Pending Approval |
Average Salary | $53,204 |
BC Job Openings, 2023-2033 | 1,620 |
Admissions Requirements
- All candidates must meet with an admissions advisor before enrollment.
- Candidates must provide ALL of the following supporting evidence prior to acceptance:
Age Requirements
- Be a mature student (minimum 19 years of age) OR a Grade 12 graduate (parent/guardian consent required if under 19 years of age)
Language Proficiency Requirements
- Candidates must provide ONE of the following:
- Evidence of three years of full-time secondary instruction (Grade 8–12 or BC Adult Graduation Program) in English OR two years of full-time post-secondary education at a recognized institution listed under Approved English Speaking Countries.
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Approved English Speaking Countries 1
American Samoa
Anguilla
Antigua & Barbuda
Australia
Bahamas
Barbados
Bermuda
Belize
Botswana
British Virgin Islands
Canada (including Quebec)
Cayman Islands
DominicaFalkland Islands
Fiji
Gambia
Ghana
Gibraltar
Grenada
Guam
Guyana
Ireland
Jamaica
Kenya
Lesotho
Liberia
Malta
Mauritius
Montserrat
New Zealand
Nigeria
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
South Africa
St. Helena
St. Kitts & Nevis
St. Lucia
St. Vincent & the Grenadines
Trinidad & Tobago
Tanzania
Turks & Caicos Islands
Uganda
United Kingdom
USA
US Virgin Islands
Zambia
Zimbabwe1This list follows the Countries that satisfy the English language admission standard for the University of British Columbia (UBC). In cases where there is a disparity between the linked page and our site/the printed text, precedence shall be given to the information on the UBC website. - Evidence of achievement in a recognized standardized language test or assessment at an overall level equivalent to IELTS 5.5 (Academic) or higher, such as:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT: Overall score of 46
- Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP): Listening 6, Speaking 6, Reading 5, Writing 5
- Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL): Overall score of 40
- Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE-A): Overall score of 43
- Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum overall score of 95
- Cambridge Linguaskill, LANGUAGECERT Academic, The Michigan English Test (MET): Minimum overall B2 level
- iTEP Academic: Minimum overall score of 3.5
- EIKEN: Minimum placement of Grade Pre-1
- Evidence of three years of full-time secondary instruction (Grade 8–12 or BC Adult Graduation Program) in English OR two years of full-time post-secondary education at a recognized institution listed under Approved English Speaking Countries.
Background and Health Requirements
- Clear criminal record check
- Proof of Negative TB Test or chest x-ray
- Immunizations in the following are strongly recommended and may be required for clinical placement in the program:
- 2 doses of COVID vaccine
- Influenza (required annually)
- Hepatitis B
Prerequisites for Clinical Experience
- Successful completion of all academic courses.
- Evidence of 40 words per minute typing speed.
- Certificate of N95 Mask Fit Testing
Tuition and Fees
Tuition | $15100 |
Application Fee | $250 |
Administrative Fees | $210 |
Textbooks | $695 |
Materials | $500 |
Uniforms | $140 |
Total Tuition and Fees | $16895 |
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