MEDICAL LABORATORY ASSISTANT

Dorothy M.Herzing Student

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS• Minimum of a Canadian high school grade 12 or equivalent (high school transcript

to be provided if under the age of 19), or a mature student (certified that the

student is 19 years of age or over and has not attended high school in the last

twelve months)

• Pass an entrance assessment administered by Herzing College

• Be interviewed in detail regarding interest in the field

• Be selected by Medical Laboratory Assistant Selection Committee

• Note: admission to some programs may include additional requirements

INTERNSHIP/EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS Provide the College with the following documentation:

• A valid Manitoba driver’s license and access to a vehicle

• Immunization record

• Criminal record check with vulnerable sector search

• Adult abuse registry

• Child abuse registry

Medical Laboratory Assistants conduct medical laboratory tests and set up, clean and maintain lab equipment. Individuals in this role are typically responsible for collecting blood or other samples from patients, logging patient samples and preparing them for testing, and obtaining tissue samples from patients.

This program provides an overview of medical laboratory principles, practices, and operations with a focus on developing medical laboratory skills. Areas of study include anatomy, physiology, communication skills, laboratory safety, specimen collection, storing, transportation, and analysis.

Program length: 4 months (30 hours/week, M-TH) includes 6 week internship

The Medical Laboratory Assistant program delivered by Herzing College Winnipeg is accredited by the Canadian Medical Association.

MEDICAL LABORATORY ASSISTANT

CAREER OUTLOOKThis Medical Laboratory Assistant program provides students with the necessary knowledge and practical skills for

employment as Medical Laboratory Assistants in independent laboratory facilities, laboratories associated with medical

clinics, and laboratories associated with hospitals.

EXAMPLES OF POSSIBLE JOB TITLES Lab Technician Assistant, Medical Technician, Medical Lab Assistant, Phlebotomist

EXAMPLES OF EMPLOYERS Dynacare Medical Labs, DSM-Grace Hospital, DSM-Victoria General Hospital, DSM-Selkirk General Hospital

SAMPLE RANGE OF STARTING SALARIES*$31,200 - $42,016

Percent of available 2018 graduates employed in a related field*

$30K 40K 50K

$35,360

COURSE LIST

— Anatomy and Physiology

— Health Care, Communications, and Computers

— Laboratory Safety

— Specimen Collection

— Certification Preparation

— Internship

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*Employment statistics based on most recent available. Starting salaries represent an average starting wage based on a limited sample size from the most recent graduate reporting period. This is meant to serve as an example of past results, but is not a predictor of future results.Information in this document is subject to change. Updated Feb/6/2019

EMPLOYMENT STATISTICS