Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician

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Careers - January 2026

After completing the Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician (MLA/T) certificate, graduates may pursue an advanced diploma in Conestoga's Medical Laboratory Science program.

Graduates of the MLA/T program are eligible to write the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) national certification exam and can begin their career as a certified Medical Laboratory Assistant in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals and public or private laboratories.

This program has been granted admitted status through EQual™ (Accreditation Canada's specialized health education accreditation program). Admitted status indicates that the program is currently undergoing the accreditation process but has not yet been fully accredited.

Students are expected to successfully complete the MLA/T program within two years of admission.

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