Bridging Program for Medical Laboratory Technology Diploma
Credential: Ontario College DiplomaProgram Number: 170
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
This unique diploma program is intended for internationally educated Medical Laboratory Technologists who wish to work in this role in Ontario. The program is 9 months in length and is divided into 3 semesters. The program consists of theory and laboratory sessions at the College, along with clinical placement. The program also includes sector-specific language courses and preparation for the CSMLS competency-based exam.Participants, in consultation with the Program Manager, may take select courses to develop a learning plan. Distance Education opportunities are also available.
Program applicants must go through a Prior Learning Assessment process with the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science. Some of the coursework may also be of interest to technologists who are trying to re-enter the work force.
BURSARY FUNDING
Bursary funding is available through the Ontario Bridging Participant Assistant Program.
ENGLISH ASSESSMENT
Applicants, for whom English is a second language, must pass the English assessment test. To ensure you are ready for the tests, try the following sample tests:ADMISSION INFORMATION
Click here for Admission Application. Contact program manager or refer the current CE Catalogue for further information about the Information sessions or deadline for the next intake.PROGRAM OF STUDIES
| Course Name | Hours | |
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Term 1 - Theory and Laboratory Sessions at the College |
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| Sector Specific Language and Health Culture | 54 | |
| Standards of Practice | 15 | |
| Safe Work Practices | 12 | |
| Specimen Procurement | 18 | |
| Basic Laboratory Techniques | 39 | |
| Instrumentation Theory | 24 | |
| Instrumentation Lab | 18 | |
| Basic Laboratory Techniques 2 | 30 | |
| Analytical Techniques 1 Theory (Principles of Electrophoresis, Chromatography, Osmometry, Immunoassay, Qualitative and Quantitive Biochemical Analysis) | 42 | |
| Analytical Techniques 1 Lab | 15 | |
| Analytical Techniques 2 Theory (Principles of Particle Counting Systems, Morphology of Cellular and Non-Cellular Elements, Hemostasis) | 36 | |
Analytical Techniques 2 Lab |
14 | |
| Analytical Techniques 3 Lab and Theory (Immunology, Blood Group Systems and Blood Products) | 27 | |
| Analytical Techniques 4 Lab and Theory (Bacterial Identification, Susceptibility Testing, Nucleic Acid Testing) | 30 | |
| Analytical Techniques 5 Lab and Theory (Histological Techniques) | 27 | |
| Sector Specific Language & Health Culture 2 | 30 | |
| Total: | 431 | |
Term 2 - Clinical and Language Sessions |
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| Clinical Experience 1 |
To run As a 12 week block |
225 |
| Clinical Experience 2 | 225 | |
| Total: | 450 | |
Term 3 - Theory and Clinical Sessions |
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| Assessment and Interpretation of Results | 60 | |
| Quality Control and Quality Management | 60 | |
| Clinical Experience 3 (6 weeks) | 225 | |
| Case Studies, Exam Preparation | 30 | |
| Introduction to Molecular Techniques | 44 | |
| Sector Specific Language & Health Culture 3 | 30 | |
| Total: | 449 | |
| Totals | ||
Location |
Hours |
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| Hours at the College | 655 | |
| Clinical Hours | 675 | |
| Total Hours: | 1330 | |
FAQs
How can I work as a Medical Laboratory Technologist in Ontario?
You must be registered with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario. (CMLTO) CMLTO is the regulatory body for Technologists in Ontario.
CMLTO is the body that issues the licence to practice in Ontario as a Technologist. (http://www.cmlto.com)
How do I become registered with CMLTO?
As a internationally educated technologist, the first step towards registration is to begin a prior learning assessment process through the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science. (CSMLS) (http://www.csmls.org) CSMLS is the body that administers the certification examination for Medical Laboratory Technologists all across Canada. Successful completion of the certification exam is a requirement for registration with CMLTO.
How can the Mohawk College program address my needs?
Each successful applicant will receive instruction at the College consisting of theory and laboratory sessions. As well there are 675 hours of clinical experience incorporated into the program. Theory and laboratory sessions are designed to prepare the participant for the clinical experience and the CSMLS certification examination.
There are also opportunities to take select courses and Distance Education options are available.
NEWS
Thank you to the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science for their donation of two complete sets of reference texts to the library at the Mohawk-McMaster Institute for Applied Health Sciences.
This program has been developed with input from the following groups:
Professional bodies:
- Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science
- College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario
- Ontario Society of Medical Technologists
Clinical Affiliates:
Funding for the development of this program was provided by:
- Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
- Access to Professions and Trades Unit
