Campus:
South Campus - Windsor (H837)- Centre for Applied Health Sciences
Program Length:
Three Year - Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Starts:
September
Contact:
Jan Maxwell(519) 972-2727, ext. 4442
jmaxwell@stclaircollege.ca
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level plus:
- Grade 12 English - ENG4U, ENG4C, EAE4C or EAE4U
- Grade 12 Math (C) or (U)
- Senior Level Chemistry (C) or (U)
- Senior Level Physics (C) or (U)
- Senior Level Biology (C) or (U)
IMPORTANT NOTE - This is an OVERSUBSCRIBED program. Important information about how applicants are ranked for entry into this program can be found here.
The Health Occupations Aptitude Exam (HOAE) test may be required for entrance to this program. Details will be provided to applicants.
For more information, see the Admission Procedures document on the Registrar's Office page.
PROGRAM GOALS
As an important member of the health care team, it is the Medical Laboratory Technologist who assesses the types of blood cells and microorganisms that cause disease, provides chemical analysis of blood and body fluids, performs the processing of tissue samples for microscopic evaluation, and determines the compatibility of blood for transfusion.
This program will appeal to students with a love and knowledge of sciences. They should have good manual dexterity, and must be able to work accurately and quickly under pressure with the ability to make decisions which directly affect the diagnosis and treatment of disease. It's also important to have a professional and caring attitude.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Accredited by the Canadian Medical Association, graduates are eligible to:
- Write the general certificate exams of the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science
- Apply to the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario for a license to practice in Ontario clinical labs
A nationwide shortage of Medical Laboratory Technologists exists in Canada. Graduates are employed as medical technologists, research assistants, quality control technicians and laboratory technicians in hospitals, public and private medical laboratories, in clinical research and pharmaceutical laboratories, as well as in sales or technical assistance.
CLINICAL PLACEMENT
Employers who provide our clinical placement settings require a clear POLICE RECORD CHECK for criminal offences with vulnerable sector screening before accepting a student into the clinical setting. The record check MUST be obtained by the student and at the student's expense. If you are unable to obtain this police clearance you will be unable to attend clinical placement which would result in you not meeting the requirements for graduation eligibility.
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
Accepted applicants must submit proof of a satisfactory medical examination and immunization including Hepatitis B. NIOSH N95 Respirator Fit Test is required for clinical placement.
Please be advised that lack of documented immunizations may result in the restriction of clinical placement and therefore may delay and/or prevent completion of the prescribed program.
DEGREE COMPLETION
Students who graduate with a GPA of 3.0 or greater may receive advanced standing in up to 17 credits out of the 30 required for a Bachelor of Science (General Science) degree at the University of Windsor.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Program Physical Demands Analysis: H837
YOUR INVESTMENT
Fees are subject to adjustment each year. The standard tuition and compulsory fees for 2011 are as follows:
Total 1st Year Tuition and Compulsory Fees
$3,793.61*Books & expendables per semester
$600 - $800* 3 semesters
Students may be placed in out-of-town sites for clinical internship and will be responsible for their accommodations.
For a breakdown of tuition and other compulsory fees for Canadian, U.S. and International students, see Tuition & Fees.
