Southern Alberta Institute of Technology offers Cert in Medical Laboratory Assistant, a certificate in Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences programme in Calgary, Canada. The programme runs for 21 weeks, delivered in a hybrid format.
At a glance
Degree:Certificate
Field:Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Duration: 21 weeks
Delivery: Hybrid
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Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Medical Laboratory Assistant certificate is a 21-week program from SAIT's School of Health and Public Safety, delivered in a blended format combining Main Campus and online instruction. It prepares students to work in medical laboratories, hospitals, and related healthcare settings, covering the collection, labelling, and preparation of samples including blood and other body fluids, along with data entry, patient interaction, and laboratory procedures such as ECGs and urinalyses. The program includes a practicum placement in a medical laboratory setting, giving students hands-on experience alongside classroom and online instruction. It does not currently accept international applicants and is classified under CIP code 51.0802. The curriculum combines technical laboratory skills with the communication and attention to detail expected of clinical support roles in diagnostic laboratory environments.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: All applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency and complete the School of Health and Public Safety's Entrance Testing Process. Beginning in the 2027/28 academic year, applicants must either meet current requirements or complete SAIT's Pre-Health Sciences program, including CHEM 229. Applicants must have normal color vision, be able to stand for extended periods, type at least 35 words per minute, and be comfortable with the sight of human blood and other bodily fluids. SAIT's institution-wide scale accepts IELTS Academic at 6.0 in each skill, TOEFL iBT at a total score of 4.5 with a 4.5 minimum per section, PTE Academic at 53, the Duolingo English Test at 115 overall with 95 minimum per sub-score, and CAEL at 60 overall with 60 in each skill, among other accepted tests. Applications go through SAIT's online portal with the standard non-refundable fee (CAD 120 domestic); the program does not currently accept international applicants.
