Medical Laboratory Assistant
Medical terminology, laboratory safety, phlebotomy and specimen collection, specimen processing and shipping, basic bench techniques, ECG, laboratory information and quality systems, and professional practice.
- Years
- 1
- Courses
- 13
- Credits
- 33
- Ready now
- 2
This program follows the structure of a one-year Medical Laboratory Assistant certificate preparing for CSMLS MLA certification. Each course is free and earns a certificate of completion; courses marked "In development" show their planned lessons and open as they are written.
Year 1
Fall term
| Code | Course | Cr | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLA-101 | Introduction to the Medical Laboratory | 3 | In development |
| MLA-110 | Medical Terminology for Laboratory Professionals | 3 | In development |
| ANAT-140 | Human Anatomy | 3 | In development |
| MLA-140 | Laboratory Safety and Infection Prevention | 3 | In development |
| HSE-102 | WHMIS Awareness | 0 | Ready |
| MLA-150 | Basic Laboratory Techniques and Instrumentation | 3 | In development |
Winter term
| Code | Course | Cr | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLA-120 | Phlebotomy and Specimen Collection | 3 | In development |
| MLA-130 | Specimen Processing, Handling and Transport | 3 | In development |
| MLA-160 | Electrocardiography for Laboratory Assistants | 3 | In development |
| MLA-170 | Laboratory Information and Quality Systems | 3 | In development |
| MLA-180 | Professional Practice and Communication for Laboratory Assistants | 3 | In development |
| HSE-392 | Sharps Safety and Bloodborne Pathogens | 0 | Ready |
| MLA-190 | Integrated Practice and Certification Review | 3 | In development |