Overview
Course Code
MLCE892
Instructor
Multiple Instructors
Credential Earned
Certificate of Completion
Course Type
Bridging
Course Length
16 weeks
Course Delivery
Hybrid
Application Method
Michener Self-Serve
OSAP Eligibility
No
About the Course
This 16-week hybrid course assists internationally educated medical laboratory technologists to prepare for the Canadian Alliance of Medical Laboratory Professionals Regulators (CAMLPR) national licensing examination in Canada. The program will consist of weekly synchronous sessions, online content, including the three mandatory weekend onsite sessions at The Michener Institute, over three weekends for simulated lab experience (mandatory/required).
Outcome
Upon successful completion of the course, the Learner will be able to:
- Apply laboratory safety protocols by adhering to biosafety standards, managing chemical and biological hazards, and responding effectively to emergency situations.
- Perform accurate specimen collection and handling by utilizing appropriate techniques for venipuncture, capillary sampling, and body fluid analysis while minimizing pre-analytical errors.
- Implement quality control and assurance practices to maintain laboratory testing accuracy, precision, and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Utilize laboratory automation and informatics tools to optimize workflow, ensure reliable results, and support clinical decision-making.
- Evaluate and interpret clinical assays for diabetes, cardiac health, electrolyte balance, and other biochemical markers to assess patient health status and guide diagnosis.
- Analyze methodologies and instrumentation for chemical, immunological, and electrophoretic techniques, ensuring proper use, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Integrate knowledge of analytical principles, including chromatography, mass spectrometry, and spectrophotometry, to assess and validate laboratory findings.
- Demonstrate proficiency in urine and body fluid analysis by applying best practices for sample preparation, microscopic examination, and accurate reporting.
- Assess the clinical significance of test results in toxicology, therapeutic drug monitoring, and other specialized areas to support personalized patient care.
- Adhere to professional standards and regulations by maintaining compliance with WHMIS, global harmonized systems, and chain-of-custody procedures.