Medical Laboratory Assistant

Diploma: Certificate

Location: Broadway

International students admissibility: Accepts International Students

A medical professional is drawing blood from a patient while another staff member assists in a clinical setting.

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Overview

Learn to collect and prepare blood (phlebotomy) and other biological samples, perform electrocardiograms (ECG), and communicate effectively with patients and other health care providers.

This program is only open for domestic students(Canadian/Permanent Residents). If you’re interested in as an international students, please visit aaaa.vcc.ca

Tuition	N/A
Credential	Certificate
Length	6 months. The maximum time for completion is 2 years.
Hours	Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with the exception of practicum experiences. Students will be advised of their practicum hours once registered and attending the program.
Delivery	Class-based
Campus	Broadway
Start Dates	Jan, May

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Admission Requirement

Grade 12 graduation, or equivalent
English Language Proficiency as demonstrated by one of the following:*
- English 12 with a minimum ‘B’ grade, or equivalent or
- English Language Proficiency at an English 12 ‘B’ level

Knowledge of biology demonstrated by one of the following:
- Biology 12 with a minimum ‘C–’ grade, or equivalent or
- BIOL 0983 and BIOL 0993 both with a minimum ‘C-‘ grade, or equivalent

Certified five-minute keyboarding test with a minimum typing speed of 40 gross words per minute with a maximum of five errors

Upon Acceptance

Criminal Record Check (CRC)
- Students in this program are required to complete a CRC. The CRC must be completed according to VCC’s Criminal Record Check instructions. Students whose CRC results indicate they pose a risk to vulnerable populations will not be able to complete the requirements of the program (e.g. practicums) or graduate.

TB Screening
- Within six months of the start of the program, students must submit a negative TB skin test. If the TB skin test is positive, a negative TB chest x-ray is required.

Immunizations
- An Immunization Record must be completed
- Immunizations in the following are strongly recommended and in some case may be required for practicum placements:
  - Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis
  - Polio
  - Measles, Mumps & Rubella
  - Varicella (Chicken pox)
  - Hepatitis B
  - Influenza (annually)
  - COVID-19 Vaccination

Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free academic upgrading or English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, or discover which university transfer options are right for you.

Recommended Characteristics

Ability to perform fine motor skills
Able to work well in stressful situations
Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
Ability to work well as a team member
Excellent interpersonal skills
Good health

Program Availability

Not currently available.

Courses

Full-time

Course list is not available at the moment.

This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Fees and Costs

Application fee	$36
Tuition	$2,513	Year 1 - $2,094 Year 2 - $419
Student union	$145
College initiative	$73
Materials	$411	not including textbooks
Campus resource	$101
Laundry
Uniform (Deposit)
Medical & Dental	$285	Provided by Student Union
U-Pass	$282	Discounted, unlimited transit pass. Learn more.
Graduation	$45
Total	$3,888

Books & Supplies

Textbooks or other supplies may be required for this program. Visit the VCC Bookstore for more information.
Additional costs:
- Textbooks – Approx. $500
- Student kits – Approx. $5,100 + tax

Open Educational Resources(OER) at VCC

No-cost textbooks are available for this program.

* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable. Tuition fees include a non-refundable deposit ($300 or $500, depending on program).

Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.

Any refunds are issued according to VCC's refund policy.

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Application Process

Dual Credit applicants (high school students):

Dual Credit applicants do not apply to VCC directly. Interested students, teachers and counsellors should contact the Career Program Coordinator or Administrator for their school district.

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