The Medical Laboratory Assistant program equips students with the skills needed for pre-analysis components of medical lab work, including collecting blood samples, performing ECGs, and using laboratory equipment. Students also develop fluency in medical terminology and solid communication skills for patient interaction. Graduates are eligible to write certification exams for the Medical Laboratory Professionals Association of Ontario (MLPAO) and the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS).

Jan 2027

Intake

Certificate

Program level

1 year (3 semesters)

Program length

Eligible for PGWP

C$100

C$22,896 / year

Estimated living costs

C$22,426 / year

Estimated tuition fees

Passage does not offer any loan for this program.

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Winter 2027

Winter 2027 Starts in: January C$22,426 /yr

Program specific admission terms

- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including these required courses:
- Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U or equivalent)
- Grade 11 or 12 Mathematics (MCR3U, MCF3M, MAP4C, MCT4C, MDM4U, MCB4U, MGA4U, MCV4U or MHF4U or equivalent)
- Grade 11 or 12 Biology (SBI3C, SBI3U or SBI4U or equivalent) or Chemistry (SCH3U, SCH4C or SCH4U or equivalent)
- One Grade 11 or Grade 12 C, M or U courses in addition to those listed above
- Mature student status
- College or university transfer status




- All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Humber's English Language Proficiency Policy.
- Canadian citizens or permanent residents with international education are required to provide a credential evaluation. Note, for international High school education course by course evaluations, ICAS must be used. For international post-secondary education, a WES evaluation must be provided. In situations where you expect to apply for transfer credit, it is recommended that a course by course WES evaluation is completed.

Program specific requirements

- The pre-requisite requirements must be fulfilled before the commencement of your first placement. Participation in placements will not be allowed if not all the pre-requisite requirements are met. Due to the variety of venues and possible changes in legislation, the requirements are subject to change.

School specific admission terms apply. Please note meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. Applicants may be required to have grades higher than the minimum requirements stated. Program space may be limited. The program and its requirements may be changed or canceled at any time without notice.

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