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College Certificate - Medical Laboratory Assistant (0603)

Confederation College

Thunder Bay — Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

Study Level
Certificate · 1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
September 2027
Tuition Fee
CAD 18,587
Application Fee
CAD 125
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

Program Description Confederation College’s Medical Laboratory Assistant program provides students with the education and hands-on experience students need to succeed in a lab career. Students will collect blood samples for laboratory analysis and assist professionals in the lab. Students will also learn how to work with patients to conduct laboratory tests and procedures including positioning Holter Monitors and performing ECGs. The emphasis is on building practical skills backed up with in-class learning in topics such as professional practice, microbiology and sociology to give students a good overview of the field. Highlights: Students will learn a wide range of skills including collecting and sorting samples for analysis, preparing lab tests and performing different technical procedures Program features a work placement during the second semester so students get hands-on experience in the field Upon graduation from this program, student will be qualified to write the Ontario Society of Medical Technologists (OSMT) and the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) certification exams Graduates of the Medical Laboratory program go on to a wide variety of lab positions including Lab Technician, Phlebotomist (taking blood samples), and Clinical Assistant. Opportunities are available in different clinical settings including hospitals, clinics, research labs, private and public testing labs and commercial diagnostic supply companies. The Confederation College program gives students a broad base of skills to improve their employability on the job market.
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Credential
1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
CAD 18,587
Application fee
CAD 125
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
September 2027, September 2028, September 2029
Application deadline
Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Thunder Bay

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

1450 Nakina Drive

Thunder Bay campus, photo 1 Thunder Bay campus, photo 2 Thunder Bay campus, photo 3 Thunder Bay campus, photo 4 Thunder Bay campus, photo 5

Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
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About the Institution

As a public college, established in Thunder Bay in 1967, Confederation College has a proven track record of delivering exceptional education and training to students every year. Confederation College is a designated learning institution (DLI), and is therefore eligible to register international students, as per the requirements of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. They are very proud to deliver more than 60 programs in three academic schools: School of Aviation, Engineering Technology & Trades School of Business, Hospitality & Media Arts School of Health & Community Services With e...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.