College Certificate – Medical Laboratory Technician (H299)

The Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) certificate program at St. Clair College prepares graduates to assist Medical Laboratory Technologists in clinical diagnostic settings, hospital laboratories, and public health facilities:

• Core Technical Skillset: Trains students in specimen collection (phlebotomy), sample processing, data entry, electrocardiography (ECGs), laboratory safety, and basic investigative laboratory procedures.

• CSMLS Accreditation & Certification: Accredited program curriculum that qualifies graduates to write the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) Medical Laboratory Assistant national certification exam.

• Four-Week Clinical Field Placement: Includes a 4-week hands-on placement within a real clinical laboratory setting to gain essential practical experience and workplace exposure.

• Strong Ontario Job Outlook: Regional demand in Ontario offers positive employment opportunities with average annual salaries around $56,500 CAD (typical range: $38K–$82K CAD).

Academic Background: Grade 12 / High School Diploma (with prerequisites in Senior Chemistry, Biology, and Grade 12 English).

Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.5

• TOEFL: 91.0

• PTE: 70.0

• Duolingo: 120

Conditional & Direct Admission Options:

• Direct Admission (Pending Scores): Applicants awaiting official language test results can apply directly and receive a conditional offer, provided qualifying passing scores are submitted prior to receiving a final offer letter.

• English Pathway Courses: Applicants may satisfy language requirements by completing English language courses prior to starting the academic program, with length determined by initial language proficiency levels.

Entrance scholarships for international students at St. Clair College are automatically evaluated upon enrollment (excluding ESL and EAP programs):

Scholarship Amounts by Program Structure:

1-Year Certificate: $500 CAD

2-Year Diploma: $1,000 CAD

3-Year Advanced Diploma: $1,500 CAD

4-Year Degree: $2,000 CAD

Application & Assessment: No separate application is required; eligible students are automatically assessed upon admission.

Disbursement Criteria: Funds are deposited directly into the student’s college account after September 18, 2026, upon confirmation of a valid study permit and full-time enrollment in the Fall 2026 intake.