# Medical Laboratory Technician
**Certificate** · 3 Semesters

Northern College's Medical Laboratory Technician certificate prepares students to work in medical laboratories. The program covers specimen collection and processing, applied anatomy, physiology, microbiology, and chemistry. Students learn to perform ECGs, set up Holter monitors, and use laboratory equipment while developing professional skills for patient interaction. Training includes hands-on simulation in an on-site medical lab and clinical practicums at community and hospital laboratories. Graduates are eligible to write the MLPAO or CSMLS National examination. The program is accredited with Canada/Equal (Accreditation Canada).

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|---|---|
| Credential | Certificate |
| Length | 3 Semesters |
| Campuses | Timmins |
| OCAS code | H150 |

[Apply →](https://ontariocolleges.ca/en/cba?collegeCode=NORT)

## Courses

- [CM1323 — Professional Communications](/courses/cm/cm1323)
- [LT1002 — Specimen Collection and Handling Theory I](/courses/lt/lt1002)
- [LT1003 — Clinical Laboratory Techniques](/courses/lt/lt1003)
- [LT1012 — Specimen Collection and Handling Practice I](/courses/lt/lt1012)
- [LT1013 — Applied Anatomy & Physiology](/courses/lt/lt1013)
- [LT1034 — Clinical Data Management](/courses/lt/lt1034)
- [PH1014 — Chemistry I](/courses/ph/ph1014)
- [GN1443 — Indigenous Culture & Awareness](/courses/gn/gn1443)
- [LT2002 — Specimen Collection and Handling Theory II](/courses/lt/lt2002)

## Documents

- [Program requirements](/documents/medical-lab-technician-pdf) — PDF · 217 KB

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<small>Source: [https://www.northerncollege.ca/program/medical-laboratory-technician/](https://www.northerncollege.ca/program/medical-laboratory-technician/)</small>