Campus:
South Campus - Windsor (H299)Program Length:
One Year - Ontario College Certificate (delivered in less than 1 year)
Starts:
September
Contact:
Laurie Hart(519) 972-2727, ext. 4454
lhart@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 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.
PROGRAM GOALS
Graduates of this program have the basic technical and theoretical skills required to work in healthcare laboratories, and assist the Medical Laboratory Technologist in various investigative and clinical laboratory procedures including sample collection and processing.
This program will appeal to students who have good organizational skills. They must also be excellent communicators with good interpersonal skills and a professional image.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- Graduates are eligible to write the CSMLS MLA certification exam
- View Testimonials to see what graduates say about the program
Diverse employment opportunities exist with hospital, private and public health laboratories, clinics, research labs, and commercial diagnostic supply companies. Lab technician, phlebotomist (responsible for taking blood samples), and clinic assistant are typical positions.
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. NIOSH N95 Respirator Fit Test is required for clinical placement.
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
Accepted applicants must submit proof of a satisfactory medical examination and immunization (Hepatitis B) prior to entry into the program.
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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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
$3,385.04*Books & expendables per semester
$600 - $800CSMLS exam application and fee approx.
$250.00* 3 semesters
Students may be placed at out-of-town sites for Semester 3. These students will be responsible for transportation, accommodation, and other related costs.
For a breakdown of tuition and other compulsory fees for Canadian, U.S. and International students, see Tuition & Fees.
