现代医学取决于各种实验室测试。血液检查，咽喉拭子检查，心脏监测和活组织检查–医生使用这些检查结果和其他检查结果来帮助诊断和治疗患者。但是测试只和做测试的人一样好。联邦学院的医学实验室助理计划为您提供了在实验室中取得成功所需的教育和实践经验。您将收集血液样本进行实验室分析，并协助实验室专业人士。您还将学习如何与患者合作进行实验室测试和程序，包括放置动态心电图监护仪和执行ECG。重点是建立以课堂学习为后盾的实用技能，这些专业知识包括专业实践，微生物学和社会学，以使您对该领域有个全面的了解。
Confederation College’s Medical Laboratory Assistant program provides you with the education and hands-on experience you need to succeed in a lab career. You will collect blood samples for laboratory analysis and assist professionals in the lab.You’ll also learn how to work with patients to conduct laboratory tests and procedures including positioning Holter Monitors and performing ECGs. The emphasis is on building practical skills backed up with in-class learning in topics such as professional practice, microbiology and sociology to give you a good overview of the field.Graduates of the Medical Laboratory program go on to a wide variety of lab positions including Lab Technician, Phlebotomist (taking blood samples), and Clinical Assistant. Opportunities are available in different clinical settings including hospitals, clinics, research labs, private and public testing labs and commercial diagnostic supply companies. The Confederation College program gives you a broad base of skills to improve your employability on the job market.