医学实验室技术员计划为学生提供知识和技能，使他们能够在医学实验室工作。学生将接受有关标本采集和处理，ECG管理，动态心电监测仪的安装以及实验室设备的使用的教育和培训，同时发展出与患者密切接触所需的专业态度和举止。学生将有机会在模拟的现场医学实验室内以及社区和医院实验室的临床实习期间执行各种实验室功能。成功完成学习计划中概述的所有课程后，学生有资格与OSMT撰写医学实验室助理/技术员考试。
Northern’s Medical Laboratory Technician diploma will set you up with the knowledge and expertise you need to work alongside other laboratory professionals. Along with an overview of applied anatomy, physiology, microbiology, and chemistry, you’ll learn specimen collection and processing. You’ll master the various tests and equipment. You’ll develop the professional bedside manner that’s so critical for close patient contact.<br><br>Using simulation in our medical lab, you’ll get all the practice you need. Plus, you’ll get experience at various local laboratories as part of your placement. It all adds up to a smooth transition to the workplace, and a rewarding career in a hospital, research lab, private or public clinic, and beyond.<br><br>The Medical Laboratory Technician program provides students with the knowledge and skills to enable them to work in a medical laboratory. Students will receive education and training in specimen collection and processing, the administration of ECG’s, set up of Holter monitors, and the use of laboratory equipment while developing the professional attitude and demeanor needed for close patient contact.<br><br>Students should be aware that working in a Medical Lab setting will result in exposure to potentially challenging environments, such as patient contacttrauma, mental health issues and challenging family dynamics in an emergency setting. Graduates must be capable of managing this work-related stress as part of their daily duties.<br><br>Students will have the opportunity to perform a variety of lab functions both within the simulated on site medical laboratory and during clinical practicums within both community and hospital laboratories.<br><br>Upon successful completion of all courses outlined in the program of study, students are eligible to write the Examination for Medical Laboratory AssistantTechnician with the MLPAO.