The Medical Laboratory Assistant Program is designed to equip students with the foundational scientific knowledge, practical competencies, and professional attributes required to provide competent and efficient support within the medical laboratory environment. The program offers an introduction to essential aspects of laboratory practice, including specimen collection and handling, preparation and processing of biological samples, basic laboratory procedures, equipment maintenance, infection prevention and control, biosafety, quality assurance, and laboratory administration.
Through a combination of theoretical instruction and practical training, students develop the technical proficiency, organisational skills, attention to detail, and ethical awareness necessary to support the delivery of accurate, reliable, and timely laboratory services. Special emphasis is placed on adherence to established protocols, patient confidentiality, professional accountability, and effective collaboration with qualified laboratory personnel and other healthcare professionals.
Graduates are prepared to contribute meaningfully to the efficient operation of laboratory services and the advancement of quality patient care, within the scope of their training and professional responsibilities.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
- At the end of this program the Medical Laboratory Assistant will be fortified with the fundamental knowledge, practical skills, and professional competencies required to provide effective support in the day-to-day operations of a medical laboratory, under the supervision of qualified laboratory personnel.
- Module 1: Introduction to Allied Health Services
- Module 2: Professional Practices & Laboratory Fundamentals
- Module 3: Medical Terminology
- Module 4: Laboratory Procedures, Keyboarding and Software Fundamentals
- Module 5: Specimen Collection Handling and Processing Procedures
- Module 6: Pre- and Post-Analytical Procedures and Microbiology
- Module 7: Digital and Professional Communication in the workplace
- Module 8: Conflict Resolution
- Module 9: Clinical Internship
- Module 10: Certification Review and Career Development
PROJECT STRUCTURE
Duration:
3 MONTHS
Total Instructional Hours:
Approximately 108 hours
Learning Components:
Didactic (classroom/online)
Practical laboratory rotations
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR TRAINEES
- Must be 17 years or older at the time of enrollment
- A minimum of 3 CXC passes (Math, English & 1 Science)
- Registration includes vaccination for Hepatitis on entry to the program
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Course Fee – $5,000
- Payment Plan – 50% deposit due to register for the course, 50% balance due within the first 4 weeks of the course