Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant

Applications for the Sep 2026 intake are open until Aug 31, 2026, and tuition is International tuition is $22,962 for the entire program effective from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027..

The full-time Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant program is a ten-month certificate delivered in a blended format with online lectures and face-to-face labs. Students learn phlebotomy, sample collection, electrocardiogram procedures, and patient care in simulation and clinical settings. The program includes a seven-week clinical practicum in hospital and community laboratories across Vancouver Island. Graduates are prepared for entry-level roles in pre-analytic laboratory services.

10 months, full-time, blended delivery, includes supervised practice and clinical practicum.

Graduates work as phlebotomists, diagnostic assistants, technical assistants, or in pre-analytical specimen preparation.

C+ in English 12 or C in English 12 Camosun Alternative, C in Anatomy and Physiology 12 or C in Anatomy and Physiology 12 Camosun Alternative, C+ in MOA 155 or completion of a 60-hour Medical Terminology course with C+ or higher, Grade 12 graduation or equivalent, completed Physical Requirements Online Form, attendance at a program information session and online questionnaire, keyboarding at 40 words per minute.

Blended, full-time, on-campus.

Camosun College in Victoria, British Columbia, founded in 1971, serves a diverse community of about 19,000 students, including more than 2,100 international learners. With two main campuses and a strong emphasis on applied learning, the college pairs small-class attention with broad academic offerings. Programs range from trades and health to business, arts and sciences, and technology, giving international students flexible routes to build skills and explore career options in a supportive environment.

The college emphasizes hands-on experience through co-op placements, industry partnerships, simulation labs, and practicum work that prepare graduates for employment. Learners can pursue certificates, diplomas, bachelor degrees, and university transfer pathways that simplify progression to further study. Dedicated supports for international students include English language upgrading, academic advising, immigration guidance, and orientation services that help newcomers settle in academically and socially.

Victoria’s mild Pacific Coast climate and accessible downtown create an attractive setting for study and outdoor recreation year-round. On campus, student clubs, wellness services, and Indigenous engagement initiatives promote belonging and cultural exchange. Career services, employer connections, and alumni networks help graduates move into work or further education. For international students seeking practical training, personal support, and a welcoming west coast community, Camosun offers a balanced, career-focused pathway.