Learn the skills you need to get hired as a medical lab assistant. Qualify to work at a clinic, hospital, or research laboratory. Graduate in just 4 months!
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 analyses.
Medical lab assistant duties and 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
Herzing College Medical Laboratory Assistant Program
Herzing offers fast, comprehensive medical laboratory assistant training. We teach all the theory and skills you need to get certified with the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science.
- 4-month diploma program
- Taught by expert instructors with many years of experience in clinical chemistry, hematology, medical microbiology, and histology
- 6-week internship in a medical laboratory
- Multiple program start dates throughout the year
- Financial assistance is available for students who qualify
- Career support to find your first job after graduation
Get Real Work Experience With a Medical Lab Assistant Internship
This diploma program includes real work experience in a clinical setting. The medical lab assistant internship is a crucial part of training. It helps students transition successfully into their first job after college.
- 6 weeks of full-time work in a clinical environment
- Apply the skills and knowledge you have learned in class
- Build confidence in your abilities
- Gain experience for your resume
