Overview

The Medical Laboratory Technician course from Centennial Collegeis a competency-based program. The program's curriculum is based on the national (CSMLS) standards and the provincial (MLPAO) standards of practice for entry-level medical laboratory assistants/technicians (MLA/T). Areas of focus to ensure students become proficient are; blood sample collection, performing ECGs, operating laboratory equipment, medical terminology and laboratory computer.

Key facts

Students will also develop the professional attitude and mannerism for close patient contact as excellent communication and good interpersonal skills are essential.

The theoretical and practical portions of this Centennial College program will be completed in one to two years. The third and final semester will be an unpaid clinical field placement with hospital and private laboratory partners that will offer real-work experience.

Medical laboratory assistant/technician work under the direction and supervision of a medical laboratory technologist. Their duties include specimen collection, performing ECGs, positioning Holter monitors, processing specimens and basic laboratory testing.

With the MLA/T's role expanding, there are opportunities for employment in clinics, private laboratories and hospital laboratories as well as in government, research and veterinary laboratories.

Career Outlook

Medical laboratory technician

Medical laboratory assistant

Phlebotomist

ECG technician

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Anatomy & Physiology

Clinical Laboratory and Techniques Practicum

Clinical Laboratory Techniques Theory

Practical Haematology and Immunohaematology

Practical Microbiology and Histology

Clinical Chemistry, Urinalysis & Cytology

Lab Administration and Quality Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-12 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

6

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Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Toronto, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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105

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67

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or mature student status (19 years or older)

Grade 12 English (C or U), or equivalent (minimum grade required), or take the Centennial English Admission Test (score of 170 or 171 is required for admission)

Please note: This program requires 3 years of study in English.

Grade 12 Mathematics (C, M, or U), or equivalent (minimum grade required), or take a Centennial College Engineering Math Skills Assessment for Admission

Grade 11 Biology or Grade 12 Biology (C or U), or equivalent (official transcript or credential evaluation is required)

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Tuition Fees

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21475 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

3201 CAD / year

≈ 3201 CAD / year

Living costs

Toronto

Canada

1502 - 2563 CAD / month

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