Medical Laboratory Assistant Technician Medical Laboratory Assistant Technician

9 month diploma program

Grab hold of a career as a Medical Laboratory Assistant Technician - the sooner, the better.

With a new facility and instructors who bring years of experience to our program, Westervelt gives you the hands-on instruction you need to quickly succeed as a Medical Laboratory Assistant Technician.

You’ll receive theoretical and practical training from Medical Laboratory Assistant Technicians and Medical Laboratory Technologists who bring their years of expertise to each component of this program. With the advantage of our new Medical Lab, you’ll gain hands-on experience using modern lab equipment in a setting that fully prepares you for a career in Research, Hospital, Private, Environmental and Industrial Labs.

You’ll also benefit from clinical placements that will add to your skill, confidence and experience and fully prepare you for your future. From here, you’ll be eligible to write your certification exam through the Ontario Society of Medical Technologists.

Exciting breakthroughs in medical treatments and technology are happening every day.

Call us to get started in a career as a Medical Laboratory Assistant Technician today!

Wage Range

$24,000 - $34,020
* wage data taken from www.tcu.gov.on.ca

A. Roby
Featured Faculty Member - Healthcare Faculty:

B. TavenerA Certified Medical Lab Assistant Technician with 12 years experience. Over 8 years teaching experience at the College Level. Currently employed in the Pathology department with London Health Sciences Centre and a member of the Ontario Society of Medical Technologists (OSMT).



"To the Westervelt Employees. This is the best College I've been to, with some of the most loving and outgoing staff!! Thank you!"

- Matt B., Westervelt Graduate

Medical Laboratory Assistant Technician Career Opportunities

  • Hospital Laboratories
  • Private Laboratories
  • Research Facilities
  • Environmental Testing Facilities
  • Industrial Laboratories
  • and more…

Employers of our Medical Laboratory Assistant Technician Graduates

  • University Hospital (UWO)
  • Gamma Dynacare
  • KGK Synergize
  • MedPoint Health Care Centre
  • Life Labs
  • Wortley Medical Lab
  • Mediprobe Research Institute
  • GAP Enviromicrobial Services
  • Medisys
  • St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital
  • London Road Diagnostic Clinic
  • Labatt’s

What You’ll Learn in our Medical Laboratory Assistant Technician Program

  • Introduction to the Clinical Lab
  • Anatomy & Physiology I
  • Phlebotomy and Capillary Puncture
  • The Heart and Heart Disease - ECG and Holter Monitor
  • Laboratory Mathematics and Quality Control
  • Blood and Hematology
  • Cell, Cytology, & Anatomic Pathology
  • Anatomy & Physiology II
  • Urinary System and Urinalysis
  • Microbiology
  • Laboratory Insurance Billing
  • Circulatory System and Vital Signs
  • Anatomy & Physiology III
  • CPR and First Aid Training
  • Clinical Placement
  • Business Documentation I
  • Spreadsheets for Business
  • Career Strategies


Are you ready to take the next step?

Call our admissions team today at (519) 962-2133 to learn more about our programs.


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