Program Details

Medical Laboratory Technology School: Cambrian College Faculty: School of Health Sciences and Emergency Services Degree: Diploma ; Co-op Field of Study: Biochemistry Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician Blood Bank Technology Specialist Blood Banking Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist Laboratory Medicine Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology Microbiological Sciences and Immunology, Other Microbiology, General Pathology Description: Medical Laboratory Technologists are Canada's fourth largest group of health care professionals. The practice of modern medicine would be impossible without tests performed in a clinical laboratory. Clinical laboratory personnel provide the data necessary to aid in the diagnosis of disease and the evaluation of available treatment options. Seventy percent of physicians' treatments are based on the results of laboratory tests. The clinical laboratory is divided into five general areas: Hematology - blood and blood disorders including coagulopathies. Transfusion Science Medicine, preparation and transfusion of blood and blood products. Biochemistry - determination of the presence, absence or quantity of chemical substances in body fluids. Microbiology – detection of bacteria, fungi, viruses and other pathogens. Pathology - gross dissection and preparation of body fluids and tissues for microscopy. Website: Medical Laboratory Technology at Cambrian College Length: 3 Year(s) Careers: 1 career(s) Admission Requirements Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*: 70 Prerequisites: These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school. Grade 12 English Grade 12 Mathematics Grade 11 Biology Grade 11 Chemistry For graduates of the new curriculum (OSS): Ontario Secondary School Diploma (30 credits) or equivalent or mature student status, including: - any grade 12 English (C), (U) or (M) - any grade 11 or 12 chemistry (C), (U) or (M) - any grade 11 or 12 biology (C), (U) or (M) - any grade 12 mathematics (C), (U) or (M) Recommended: computer competency in relevant software Please note: A minimum of 70% is required in all prerequisite courses. For graduates of the old curriculum (OS:IS): Ontario Secondary School Diploma (30 credits) or equivalent or mature student status, including: - any 2 senior level English (advanced only) - any senior level chemistry (advanced only) - any 2 senior level mathematics (advanced only) - any senior level biology (advanced only) Recommended: computer competency in relevant software Please Note: A minimum of 70% is required in all prerequisite courses. Deadlines: Application Deadline Start Date February 1, 2012 * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information. * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.