Applicants must demonstrate successful completion of a Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) or technician program of study from a Canadian institution which was, at the time of graduation, accredited or approved by the Medical Laboratory Professionals’ Association of Ontario (MLPAO). Clinical Experience requirement Applicants must meet the following clinical requirements:

• Minimum of two (2) years full-time clinical practice as MLA
• Must be a member in good standing with Medical Laboratory Professionals’ Association of Ontario (MLPAO) OR Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) and/or Registered Medical Laboratory Technician with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) Voluntary Roster

Applicants must submit all required documents below by January 8, 2026. Documents may be uploaded via Michener Self-Service or email to admissions@michener.ca.

• Proof of conferral or completion of Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) program (Internationally educated applicants are strongly encouraged to provide a WES or ICAS evaluation)
• Completed Transfusion Science Applicant Experience Checklist along with the applicable supporting documents below:
  • Resume or CV
  • Letter of support from employer attesting to your experience and contributions to the workplace and their support of taking the course
  • Provide Certification by the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) or the Medical Laboratory Professionals’ Association of Ontario (MLPAO) and/or Registered Medical Laboratory Technician with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) Voluntary Roster

• Students must have access to a computer that meets the minimum system requirements, access to high-speed Internet, webcam and microphone.
• Computer fluency is required.
• Internationally-educated applicants must provide proof of English language proficiency. Please visit the Internationally Educated Applicants page for more details.

Note: Applicants will be ranked based on clinical experience and/or education if the course is oversubscribed. Preference will be given to applicants who submit a complete application by the set deadline.

Applications to the Transfusion Science Micro Credential must be submitted via Michener Self-Service by January 8, 2026.

All supporting documents including the Transfusion Science Checklist must be submitted by January 8, 2026.

Note: Applicants who already have a Michener ID or Self-Service account should use their existing credentials when applying, rather than creating a new account. If you do not remember your username or login details, please contact admissions@michener.ca for assistance before submitting your application.