Medical Laboratory Assistant Vancouver Community College

Program Description

Learn to collect and prepare blood (phlebotomy) and other biological samples, perform electrocardiograms (ECG), and communicate effectively with patients and other health care providers. Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to: Practise safely, ethically and professionally as a Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA). Integrate knowledge from the medical laboratory sciences to provide optimal medical laboratory services. Collect, handle and process specimens for analysis according to standard operating procedures in the medical laboratory. Use equipment applicable to the medical laboratory. Perform cardiac monitoring tests. Perform administrative functions to support the operation of the medical laboratory. Assist with quality assurance programs in the medical laboratory. Use effective interpersonal skills in the medical laboratory.

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