“Without laboratories, people of science are soldiers without arms.” Louis Pasteur
You are:
- Technical-minded
- Organized
- Dedicated
- Detail-oriented
- Caring and patient
What is a medial lab assistant?
Medical Laboratory Assistants’ primary role is clinical support. Medical Laboratory Assistants may work in hospital or clinic settings, in departments such as phlebotomy and specimen receiving, or work directly in specialized laboratories.
How does Oulton prepare students for this field?
Oulton College works hand-in-hand with leading hospitals and regional laboratories to ensure our graduates are highly skilled and prepared to enter the work force directly from their practicum. Our Medical Laboratory Assistant Program is accredited with the Canadian Medical Association.
Students receive theoretical training in the classroom in addition to direct hands-on experience in our modern Health Science Lab. While there are plenty of hands-on activities during the 10 months of your program, you will also complete 5-weeks of Practicum with our partnered health care facilities.
The Medical Laboratory Assistant program provides hands-on practical experience and training in:
- Blood and Specimen Collection
- Specimen Processing Techniques
- Basic Laboratory Techniques
- Communication Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Laboratory Mathematics
Term: September – June
Practicum: 5 weeks
You Will Learn:
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Infectious Control & Safety
- Blood and Specimen Procurement & Processing
- Laboratory Procedures
- Laboratory Mathematics
- Microbiology
- Histology & Cytology
- Medical Terminology
Admissions Requirements:
- Grade 12 Diploma, Adult Diploma or GED
- Grade 11 or 12 Biology* OR Chemistry* with a minimum average of 60%
- Grade 11 or 12 Math Foundations Level* is considered an asset
- Meeting with an Admissions Advisor
- Acceptance by the Admissions Committee
- Completion of the Pre-Enrollment Package
- Geographical quotas may be considered
*Level II or University Preparatory courses are required. Based on New Brunswick Anglophone High School Curriculum. For other provincial or international requirements please contact us directly.
Unless they have completed a minimum of three years of study at a school where English is the language of instruction, international students whose first language is not English must submit proof of English language proficiency. Please see the international application process here.
Admissions Requirements – French School System
- Diplôme grade 12, diplôme adulte ou GED
- Rencontre avec un Admission Advisor
- Soit une Biologie (411 ou 421) ou une chimie (311 ou 411) avec minimum de 60%
- Math 311B ou 321B sont considérés des atouts mais pas nécessaires
- Des quotas géographiques peuvent être considérés
Course Descriptions:
Introduction to Medical Laboratory Science
This module serves as a basic introduction to the field of Medical Laboratory Science. Topics covered include the following:
- Laboratory disciplines
- Quality Assessment
- Laboratory Information System
- Communications
- Professionalism
- Client/Patient Services
- Employment Strategies
- Anatomy & Physiology/Terminology
The student will be introduced to the different body systems, the structure and function of the major organs within each system and the pathophysiology of common diseases and conditions associated with each. The student will become familiar with clinical procedures, laboratory tests and abbreviations related to each system and other specialized areas of medicine.
Laboratory Mathematics
Students will learn the basic mathematics used in a medical laboratory environment including:
- Mathematical essentials
- Measurement systems and conversion procedures
- Dilutions, solutions, and concentrations
- Charts, tables, and graphs
- Introductory statistics
- Basic Laboratory Procedures
This module will provide the medical laboratory assistant student with the knowledge of labware, basic laboratory instrumentation, reagent preparation and basic procedures in hematology and urinalysis, including the clinical practice.
Infectious Control and Safety
The student will review and develop a working knowledge of:
- Routine Practices
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Utilization of safety devices
- WHMIS
- Spill containment and clean up procedures
- Incident reporting
- Occupational health and safety guidelines
- Infection Control
- Appropriate methods for disinfection and sterilization
Anatomy and Physiology II
The student will continue to learn about the different body systems, the structure and function of the major organs within each system and the pathophysiology of common diseases and conditions associated with each. The student will become familiar with clinical procedures, laboratory tests and abbreviations related to each system and other specialized areas of medicine.
Specimen Procurement
This course focuses on the theoretical and practical aspects of specimen collection techniques. The topics covered in this module include:
- Anatomy of the human blood circulation system
- Preparation for specimen collection
- Patient interaction
- Specimen procurement procedures for venipuncture, capillary specimens and urine collections
- Specimen identification
- Specimen delivery
- Specimen Processing
The student will develop a working knowledge of various pre and post analytical processes such as:
- Specimen reception
- Verification of specimen integrity
- Pre analytic processes
- Specimen dispatching
- Specimen storage
- Basic office procedures including telephone techniques, faxing, filing and time management
Basic Laboratory Procedures II
This module will provide the medical laboratory assistant student with the knowledge and clinical practice of basic clinical chemistry and immunohematology.
Introduction to Microbiology
The module introduces the student to basic microbiology and clinical procedures. The course includes the theoretical and practical aspects of:
- Clinical procedures used for microbiological specimens
- Culture media
- Inoculation
- Incubation
- Microbiology staining procedures
Introduction to Histology and Cytology
The student will acquire basic knowledge pertaining to histology and cytology techniques such as:
- Specimen reception
- Specimen fixation, grossing, decalcification, processing and embedding
- Microtomy
- Staining and coverslipping
- Preparation of gynecologic and non-gynecologic cytology specimens
Practicum
The student who meets all the work term criteria (has successfully passed all course material) will be placed in a health care facility for a 5-week practicum session. Specific objectives in all aspects of program and national competencies must be met in order to complete this module. Successful completion is mandatory for graduation from the program.
*Content is subject to change by administration as required to meet program and profession standards.
Career Choices:
Our renowned Medical Laboratory Assistant Program is perfect if you’re looking to quickly move from the classroom to the laboratory.
- Microbiology
- Histology
- Cytology
- Hospital Laboratories
- Private Clinics
- Research Laboratories
- Industry Laboratories
- Phlebotomy Clinics
“Without laboratories, people of science are soldiers without arms.” Louis Pasteur
You are:
- Technical-minded
- Organized
- Dedicated
- Detail-oriented
- Caring and patient
What is a medial lab assistant?
Medical Laboratory Assistants’ primary role is clinical support. Medical Laboratory Assistants may work in hospital or clinic settings, in departments such as phlebotomy and specimen receiving, or work directly in specialized laboratories.
How does Oulton prepare students for this field?
Oulton College works hand-in-hand with leading hospitals and regional laboratories to ensure our graduates are highly skilled and prepared to enter the work force directly from their practicum. Our Medical Laboratory Assistant Program is accredited with the Canadian Medical Association.
Students receive theoretical training in the classroom in addition to direct hands-on experience in our modern Health Science Lab. While there are plenty of hands-on activities during the 10 months of your program, you will also complete 5-weeks of Practicum with our partnered health care facilities.
The Medical Laboratory Assistant program provides hands-on practical experience and training in:
- Blood and Specimen Collection
- Specimen Processing Techniques
- Basic Laboratory Techniques
- Communication Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Laboratory Mathematics
Term: September – June
Practicum: 5 weeks
You Will Learn:
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Infectious Control & Safety
- Blood and Specimen Procurement & Processing
- Laboratory Procedures
- Laboratory Mathematics
- Microbiology
- Histology & Cytology
- Medical Terminology
Admissions Requirements:
- Grade 12 Diploma, Adult Diploma or GED
- Grade 11 or 12 Biology* OR Chemistry* with a minimum average of 60%
- Grade 11 or 12 Math Foundations Level* is considered an asset
- Meeting with an Admissions Advisor
- Acceptance by the Admissions Committee
- Completion of the Pre-Enrollment Package
- Geographical quotas may be considered
*Level II or University Preparatory courses are required. Based on New Brunswick Anglophone High School Curriculum. For other provincial or international requirements please contact us directly.
Unless they have completed a minimum of three years of study at a school where English is the language of instruction, international students whose first language is not English must submit proof of English language proficiency:
- CAEL – minimum score of 60
- IELTS – 6.0 with no individual score lower than 5.5
- TOEFL (IBT) – 80, with no individual score lower than 18
- MELAB – minimum score of 80
- Duolinguo – minimum score of 55
- Cambridge English – minimum score of 169
- Pearson Test of English – minimum score of 50
Admissions Requirements – French School System
- Diplôme grade 12, diplôme adulte ou GED
- Rencontre avec un Admission Advisor
- Soit une Biologie (411 ou 421) ou une chimie (311 ou 411) avec minimum de 60%
- Math 311B ou 321B sont considérés des atouts mais pas nécessaires
- Des quotas géographiques peuvent être considérés
Course Descriptions:
Introduction to Medical Laboratory Science
This module serves as a basic introduction to the field of Medical Laboratory Science. Topics covered include the following:
- Laboratory disciplines
- Quality Assessment
- Laboratory Information System
- Communications
- Professionalism
- Client/Patient Services
- Employment Strategies
- Anatomy & Physiology/Terminology
The student will be introduced to the different body systems, the structure and function of the major organs within each system and the pathophysiology of common diseases and conditions associated with each. The student will become familiar with clinical procedures, laboratory tests and abbreviations related to each system and other specialized areas of medicine.
Laboratory Mathematics
Students will learn the basic mathematics used in a medical laboratory environment including:
- Mathematical essentials
- Measurement systems and conversion procedures
- Dilutions, solutions, and concentrations
- Charts, tables, and graphs
- Introductory statistics
- Basic Laboratory Procedures
This module will provide the medical laboratory assistant student with the knowledge of labware, basic laboratory instrumentation, reagent preparation and basic procedures in hematology and urinalysis, including the clinical practice.
Infectious Control and Safety
The student will review and develop a working knowledge of:
- Routine Practices
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Utilization of safety devices
- WHMIS
- Spill containment and clean up procedures
- Incident reporting
- Occupational health and safety guidelines
- Infection Control
- Appropriate methods for disinfection and sterilization
Anatomy and Physiology II
The student will continue to learn about the different body systems, the structure and function of the major organs within each system and the pathophysiology of common diseases and conditions associated with each. The student will become familiar with clinical procedures, laboratory tests and abbreviations related to each system and other specialized areas of medicine.
Specimen Procurement
This course focuses on the theoretical and practical aspects of specimen collection techniques. The topics covered in this module include:
- Anatomy of the human blood circulation system
- Preparation for specimen collection
- Patient interaction
- Specimen procurement procedures for venipuncture, capillary specimens and urine collections
- Specimen identification
- Specimen delivery
- Specimen Processing
The student will develop a working knowledge of various pre and post analytical processes such as:
- Specimen reception
- Verification of specimen integrity
- Pre analytic processes
- Specimen dispatching
- Specimen storage
- Basic office procedures including telephone techniques, faxing, filing and time management
Basic Laboratory Procedures II
This module will provide the medical laboratory assistant student with the knowledge and clinical practice of basic clinical chemistry and immunohematology.
Introduction to Microbiology
The module introduces the student to basic microbiology and clinical procedures. The course includes the theoretical and practical aspects of:
- Clinical procedures used for microbiological specimens
- Culture media
- Inoculation
- Incubation
- Microbiology staining procedures
Introduction to Histology and Cytology
The student will acquire basic knowledge pertaining to histology and cytology techniques such as:
- Specimen reception
- Specimen fixation, grossing, decalcification, processing and embedding
- Microtomy
- Staining and coverslipping
- Preparation of gynecologic and non-gynecologic cytology specimens
Practicum
The student who meets all the work term criteria (has successfully passed all course material) will be placed in a health care facility for a 5-week practicum session. Specific objectives in all aspects of program and national competencies must be met in order to complete this module. Successful completion is mandatory for graduation from the program.
*Content is subject to change by administration as required to meet program and profession standards.
Career Choices:
Our renowned Medical Laboratory Assistant Program is perfect if you’re looking to quickly move from the classroom to the laboratory.
- Microbiology
- Histology
- Cytology
- Hospital Laboratories
- Private Clinics
- Research Laboratories
- Industry Laboratories
- Phlebotomy Clinics
