Overview
Course Code
BCMC110
Instructor
Andrex Lee
Credential Earned
Micro-credential
Course Type
Micro-credentials
Course Length
12 weeks
Course Delivery
Hybrid
Application Method
Self-service Registration
OSAP Eligibility
No
About the Course
Biochemistry Micro-credential for MLA (BCMC110) is a hybrid course, with 12-weeks of virtual classes and three (3) mandatory on-site sessions held at The Michener Institute of Education at UHN over three (3) weekends.
This program is intended for Medical Laboratory Assistants / Medical Laboratory Technicians who, with the support of their employers, have demonstrated an interest in biochemistry and would like to achieve a micro-credential to help advance their knowledge and skills.
The course consists of weekly synchronous sessions, online content and the three mandatory weekend on-site sessions for simulated lab experience, and run from the 20th of October, 2025 to the 13th of February, 2026. In-person sessions will be held on January 10-11, January 24-25 and February 7-8.
Career Outcomes/About the Profession
Upon successful completion of the course, learners will be able to:
- Apply the principles of Routine Practices and safe laboratory practice
- Identify, documents and report deficiencies that may affect the quality of analysis
- Perform point-of-care techniques, identify sources of interference and initiate corrective action as delegated
- Perform automated and manual laboratory testing under the supervision of an MLT, identify sources of interference and initiate corrective actions as delegated
- Recognize malfunctions in equipment/instruments, initiate and document corrective action
- Apply the principles of Quality Assurance to laboratory analysis and appropriate follow-up action where required
- Demonstrate effective problem solving/troubleshooting strategies and initiate appropriate follow up