About the Program

The Medical Laboratory Assistant Diploma Program is accredited and designated by PTIB ( Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills ) as well as recognised and affiliated with BCSLS and Lifelabs who will provide a 6 week practicum at their clinics. This comprehensive in demand career focused program provides both a theoretical foundation and practical skills set that includes Medical Terminology, Clinical Chemistry and Microbiology, Urinalysis, ECG and Phlebotomy training for the application of current medical laboratory procedures, practices and equipment, preparing graduates to work as Medical Laboratory Assistants at a medical laboratory within a variety of institutions both in public ( hospitals ) or private settings ( Lifelabs).

The duration of this Diploma program is 36 weeks including a 6 week practicum at a LIfelab Clinic. Graduates are prepared to meet the competency requirements and are qualified to register with BCSLS after program completion.