medical laboratory assistant diploma

learn the skills you need to get hired as a medical lab assistant. qualify to work at a clinic, hospital, or research laboratory.
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Flexible, Career-Ready Training

Herzing’s Medical Laboratory Assistant program is practical, fast, and flexible. Learn the skills you need to get hired while fitting courses around your busy schedule.

  • Over 60-year track record helping students train for new careers.
  • Career-focused curriculum. We work closely with local employers to ensure every program teaches today’s most in-demand skills.
  • Experienced instructors who genuinely care about your success. Our instructors have years of professional experience in their program area.
  • Career support to find your first job after graduation. Herzing offers a wide range of career support services, including resume development, interview coaching, and job search assistance.
  • Flexible and affordable. Our Educational Funding team works with students to determine the best funding options available to you. 

Program Details

4 months

Learning Format: On campus at Herzing College Winnipeg

Internship 

6-week internship at a local company. Kick-start your career with real work experience. 

 

 

Admissions Requirements

  • Minimum of a Canadian high school grade 12 or equivalent, or a mature student.
  • Pass an entrance test administered by Herzing College.
  • Be interviewed in detail regarding interest in the field.
  • Note: admission to some programs may include additional requirements.

WHAT DOES A MEDICAL LABORATORY ASSISTANT DO?

Medical laboratory assistants play a very important role in patient health. They are responsible for collecting blood, tissue, and other samples from patients and preparing samples for testing and analysis.

Responsibilities include:

  • Collecting blood, tissue, and other samples directly from patients
  • Receiving and processing samples from doctors and nurses
  • Labelling and logging specimens
  • Preparing samples for testing
  • Conducting routine laboratory tests and analyzing samples
  • Setting up, sterilizing, and maintaining medical lab equipment
  • Preparing samples for storage and transportation

Career-focused

We work closely with local employers to ensure every program teaches today’s most in demand skills.

Herzing Open Education Program (HOEP)

Limit your tuition, not your education with our unique HOEP benefit.

Take another course or program after you graduate, tuition-free! (some conditions apply). 

Career Options

  • Lab Technician Assistant
  • Medical Technician
  • Medical Lab Assistant
  • Phlebotomist
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  • Toronto, Ottawa, Cambridge ON
  • Montreal QC 
  • Winnipeg MB 
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This program is registered at and delivered by Herzing College Winnipeg.
Information is subject to change. Some conditions apply.

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