Certificate in Medical Laboratory Assistant in Red Deer Canada | Red Deer Polytechnic

Acquire fundamental technical and theoretical knowledge needed to pursue a career as a healthcare professional in medical laboratories. This Medical Laboratory Assistant Certificate program teaches specimen collection, handling, and processing techniques across all laboratory departments. You'll develop skills in blood collection, reagent preparation, electrocardiogram administration, and urinalysis interpretation. Combine your passion for science and technology with healthcare by training as a Medical Laboratory Assistant. Your work in specimen collection and processing will play a vital role in patient care. Our accredited program develops healthcare professionals with essential laboratory skills through simulated labs and comprehensive practicum experiences, preparing you to immediately contribute to patient care. The curriculum covers:specimen collection, processing, and preparationmedical data entryclerical and reception serviceselectrocardiogram and urinalysis proceduresbasic laboratory techniquesGraduates will achieve all MLA competencies established by the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS).Practical TrainingThe program includes one week of on-campus lab simulations followed by a six-week practicum at Alberta healthcare facilities.Professional CertificationGraduates qualify to take the CSMLS MLA certification exam, enabling practice as a medical laboratory professional nationwide.Career PathsMedical Lab AssistantMedical Laboratory Technologist (with additional education)