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Cert in Medical Laboratory Technician

Northern College

Timmins, Ontario, Canada

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Northern College offers Cert in Medical Laboratory Technician, a certificate in Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences programme in Timmins, Canada. The programme runs for 3 semesters, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 20,571 per year (CAD 4,162 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Certificate
Field: Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Duration: 3 semesters
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 4,162 / year
International tuition: CAD 20,571 / year

Last checked September 2026 · Source: northerncollege.ca ·

Program details

Overview

A core course trains students in the proper collection of blood and body fluid specimens, covers how those specimens are processed for different tests, and stresses correct storage to keep results valid. Standard precautions for handling biological specimens are practised alongside performing ECGs and setting up Holter monitors, with attention to the patient-interaction skills needed during specimen collection. Legal and ethical issues around specimen handling are discussed, and students begin developing competence with laboratory information systems and data-entry record keeping.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Domestic applicants need an Ontario Secondary School Diploma with Grade 12 English (C or U), Grade 11 Math (C, M, or U), and Grade 11 or 12 Biology and Chemistry (C or U), or equivalent; Northern College's two-semester Pre-Health Sciences program can also satisfy these prerequisites, and missing courses can be completed free of charge through Academic Upgrading. International applicants need a senior high school diploma with at least 50% in the Math, Chemistry, and Biology equivalents, and must meet the English-proficiency requirement of IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, TOEFL iBT 88, or PTE Academic 60. Before the Semester 3 clinical placement, students need CPR (Basic Cardiac Life Support) and Standard First Aid certification, a physician's medical report, Hepatitis B and two-step Mantoux immunization records, a criminal record check, and mask-fit capability, which requires a clean-shaven face.

Application Details

Start Date: September
Application Deadline: February 1, 2027 is the equal-consideration date for Fall 2027 entry to this competitive program; applications after that date are waitlisted or considered first-come, first-served if seats remain.

About Northern College

Type: College
Campus setting: Rural
Founded: 1967
Programs: 57
Location: Timmins, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Cert in Medical Laboratory Technician award?

Northern College awards a Certificate in the field of Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences on completion of this programme.

How long does Cert in Medical Laboratory Technician take?

The programme runs for 3 semesters.

How much does Cert in Medical Laboratory Technician cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 20,571 per year (CAD 4,162 per year for local students).

Can Cert in Medical Laboratory Technician be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Northern College.

What language is Cert in Medical Laboratory Technician taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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