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| School | Red River College Polytechnic | | |
| Location | Winnipeg, MB, Canada | | |
| School Type | College | | |
| School Size | Full-time Undergraduate: 7,500
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| Degree | Diploma | | |
| Honours | | | |
| Co-op | | | |
| Length | 22 Month(s) | | |
| Entry Grade (%)* | | | |
| Prerequisites | | | |
| Prerequisites Notes | Applicants must have 24 credits of post secondary education from a recognized college or university including General Chemistry (3 credits), Intro to Physical Chemistry (3 credits) or Intro to Organic Chemistry (3 credits), Anatomy & Physiology (6 credits), Biology (6 credits), Basic Statistical Analysis (3 credits), and Communications (3 credits), completion of one day of occupational familiarization (an observation experience) to the Medical Laboratory Science profession at a hospital or medical laboratory clinic (to be arranged by RRC), up-to-date immunization records. | | |
| Cost |
Books and supplies: $2,300.00. | | |
| Scholarships | | | |
| Description | The Medical Laboratory Sciences program is your path to becoming a certified Medical Laboratory Technologist. As a Medical Laboratory Technologist you will be responsible for collecting, preparing, and analyzing blood, body fluids, and tissue samples, and interpreting results. This is a comprehensive program that requires dedication and commitment to develop proficient knowledge and skill in the five disciplines of laboratory work; Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Histology, Clinical Microbiology, and Transfusion Science. You will also be expected to gain proficiency at drawing blood samples from patients, including neonates and geriatric. | | |
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