Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant, Certificate: Fees & Entry Requirements at Camosun College, Canada

Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant, Certificate

Canada

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What will I learn?

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.

Which department am I in?

School of Health and Human Services

Study options

Full Time (10 Months)

Tuition fees
CAD$22,207.00 (13,46,777) per year
Medical Insurance (basic medical coverage) - 300
Application deadline

01/02/2027

Start date

May 2027

Venue

Interurban Campus

4461 Interurban Rd,

Victoria,

British Columbia,

V9E 2C1, West Coast, Canada

Full Time (10 Months)

Tuition fees
CAD$22,207.00 (13,46,777) per year
Medical Insurance (basic medical coverage) - 300
Application deadline

01/10/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Interurban Campus

4461 Interurban Rd,

Victoria,

British Columbia,

V9E 2C1, West Coast, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Admission requirements 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 *Grade 12 (High School) graduation is a condition of employment for the Hospital Employees Union (HEU) and the British Columbia Government Employees Union (BCGEU) approved Medical Laboratory Assistant, Technical Assistant, and Laboratory Assistant job descriptions common to both health authority and private employers in BC. When you apply you will need to submit proof that you meet the program admission requirements listed above. Where a letter grade is specified, you must have proof of that grade or higher.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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