If you’re interested in the science and technology of health care, consider a career as a medical laboratory technologist. It will immerse you in an exciting diagnostic environment, working both independently and as part of a team to perform complex procedures and tests on all types of human specimens. You need to be meticulous, detail-oriented, committed to high standards and have aptitudes for critical thinking as well as math and science. If this sounds like you, check out Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Medical Laboratory Technology program.
Medical Laboratory Technology is a nationally accredited two-and-a-half-year diploma program offered at Saskatchewan Polytechnic in Saskatoon. Experienced instructors guide you through a well-rounded curriculum that includes classroom theory, lab work and actual clinical experiences. You’ll learn about:
clinical chemistry and microbiology
hematology and hemopathology
histotechnology and immunology
laboratory practice
specimen collection and handling
transfusion science
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Year 1
APHY 191Anatomy and Physiology 13Show course details
APHY 282Anatomy and Physiology 23Show course details
CHEM 176Clinical Chemistry 15Show course details
CHEM 184Urinalysis2Show course details
ETHC 185Professional Practices 13Show course details
ETHC 280Professional Practices 22Show course details
HEMA 179Hematology5Show course details
HEMA 188Hemopathology - Erythrocytes2Show course details
HEMA 192Introductory Hemostasis2Show course details
HSTC 184Microanatomy2Show course details
HSTC 185Histotechnology 13Show course details
HSTC 187Histotechnology 23Show course details
IMMU 183Immunology2Show course details
INFC 180Infection Control and Safety2Show course details
MICR 187Microbiology 16Show course details
MICR 188Microbiology 23Show course details
MTER 180Medical Terminology1Show course details
PROC 180General Laboratory Practice2Show course details
PROC 181Specimen Collection and Handling3Show course details
QC 194Quality Management2Show course details
TRFS 180Transfusion Science 13Show course details
Year 2 - Semester 1
BIOL 181Molecular Biology1Show course details
CHEM 279Clinical Chemistry 23Show course details
CHEM 288Clinical Chemistry 32Show course details
HEMA 189Hemopathology - Leukocytes2Show course details
HEMA 283Advanced Hemostasis2Show course details
MICR 189Microbiology 32Show course details
PATH 181Laboratory Result Correlation3Show course details
QC 193Best Practices in Point of Care Testing1Show course details
TRFS 181Transfusion Science 24Show course details
TRFS 182Transfusion Science 32Show course details
Year 2 - Semester 2 and Year 3
CLIN 284Clinical Hematology19Show course details
CLIN 285Clinical Transfusion Science12Show course details
CLIN 286Clinical Microbiology22Show course details
CLIN 287Clinical Histotechnology10Show course details
CLIN 291Specimen Procurement and Management 12Show course details
CLIN 292Clinical Molecular Biology2Show course details
CLIN 293Specimen Procurement and Management 27Show course details
CLIN 294Clinical Chemistry 419Show course details
RSCH 280Applied Investigation1Show course details
Medical laboratory technologists work for regional health districts, government health agencies, educational institutions and both private and public labs. You could work in a hospital, community clinic, research lab, industrial lab or veterinary clinic.
Health insurance: 500 $ CAD per year
