Certificate in Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant

Certified Medical Laboratory Assistants (CMLAs) are front-line healthcare workers responsible for collecting, handling and transporting samples used by physicians to diagnose medical conditions. As part of the Interdisciplinary Healthcare Team, Certified Medical Laboratory Assistants are valued for their careful attention to detail and compassionate treatment of patients and clients.

The full-time Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant (CMLA) Program is a comprehensive 10-month entry-level certificate in pre-analytic laboratory sciences. This program prepares graduates for their role as integral members of the healthcare team by providing a broad foundation in laboratory science theory integrated with authentic simulation environments and workplace clinical practicums. Students learn to incorporate exemplary patient and client-centric behaviours while mastering the techniques of blood collection (phlebotomy), analytical sample collection and preparation, and perform electrocardiagrams.

One of:

C+ in English 12
C in English 12 Camosun Alternative
One of:

C in Anatomy and Physiology 12
C in Anatomy and Physiology 12 Camosun Alternative
One of:

C+ in MOA 155
Completion of a Medical Terminology course consisting of a minimum of 60 hours with a letter grade of C+ or higher
And all of:

Grade 12 graduation or equivalent*
Completed Physical Requirements Online Form
Attendance at a Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant Program Information Session and completion of the online questionnaire. An online option of the Information Session is available for anyone unable to attend in person.
Keyboarding 40 words per minute

High School Graduation is mandatory.
High school transcripts, proof of high school graduation (mandatory for most programs) and official, certified English translations
Post-secondary transcripts and credentials (if applicable) and official, certified English translations. Include all credentials, even if non-completed and/or in-progress

IELTS (Academic) - Score of 6.0 overall (no sub-score less than 6.0)
TOEFL IBT - Score of 78 overall (no sub-score less than 19)