Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician at Conestoga College
Ontario College Certificate · Health and Life Sciences · Kitchener: Doon campus
Program code: 1620
What do you need to get into Conestoga Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician?
What courses do you need?
As the college's page lists them. A U (university preparation) course counts where a C (college preparation) course is asked for.
- Required
- OSSD (Ontario Secondary School Diploma) with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) Grade 12 English: ENG4U, ENG4C, EAE4C or EAE4U or Conestoga College Preparatory Communications (COMM1251)
- Grade 12 Math (C) or (U); minimum 65% or Preparatory Mathematics (MATH1420)
- Grade 11 or 12 Chemistry (C) or (U); minimum 65% or Preparatory Chemistry (SCIE1030)
- Grade 11 or 12 Biology (C) or (U); minimum 65% or Preparatory Biology (SCIE1010)
- The Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas certificate or equivalent courses from the Academic Upgrading programs offered by Colleges across Ontario.
- Recommended
- It is recommended that Chemistry be completed within five years prior to the start date of the program.
- Grade 11 Biology is accepted for admission to this program; however, Grade 12 Biology is recommended based on the material covered in the program.
How much does Conestoga Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician cost?
For a student from Ontario, at this year's prices. Food after first year, transit and personal spending are left out.
- Tuition
- $3,500 first year
- Student fees
- $2,100 first year
- Residence and meals
- $8,000 to $8,800 first yearFirst year
What do graduates earn, and are they working?
Pay is what Ontario college certificate graduates in health professions and related programs earned, the class of 2019 (2021 and 2024), from Statistics Canada, in 2024 dollars. It is for the whole field across Ontario, not this college alone, and Statistics Canada's field is a little wider than this program's.
What careers does Conestoga Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician lead to?
Careers people reach through this field, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- Dental HygienistClean teeth, catch gum disease, coach patients. Good hourly pay after 2 to 3 years of college.$94kTypical pay2 to 3 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- ParamedicTwo years of college, then the front line of emergency medicine.$79kTypical pay2 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- Pharmacy TechnicianFill and check prescriptions under a pharmacist. One to two years of college, a national exam, and a job in every town.$52kTypical pay1 to 2 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- AcupuncturistA 3-year diploma, a national exam, and a practice you build one patient at a time. Most acupuncturists are self-employed and many work part time.$33kTypical pay2 to 4 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- Addictions CounsellorHelp people get out from under drugs, alcohol and gambling. A 2-year diploma gets you in; the work is heavy and the pay is middling.$71kTypical pay2 to 5 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- Allergist and ImmunologistThe doctor for allergies, asthma, hives and immune system problems. About 13 years of training, then office hours and very few emergencies.$311kTypical pay12 to 14 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
Where else can you study health?
The same field at other colleges, with what each says it takes.
| Program | School says | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| AcupunctureLoyalist, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $6,536 |
| Applied Nuclear Science and Radiation Safety (Optional Co-op)Algonquin, Ontario | Competitive, no average published | $2,777 |
| Assistance dentaireBoréal, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | Not published |
| Assistant de l'ergothérapeute et Assistant du physiothérapeuteBoréal, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $2,758 |
| Athletic Therapy, Honours Bachelor of Applied Health SciencesSheridan, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $9,865 |
| Biomedical Engineering TechnologyDurham, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $2,776 |
| Biomedical Engineering Technology (Optional Co-op)Centennial, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $2,775 |
| Biomedical Engineering Technology: Equipment and DevicesSt. Clair, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | Not published |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: conestogac.on.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Residence: conestogac.on.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Pay by field: www150.statcan.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
Careerhelp is not affiliated with Conestoga College. Requirements and averages change every year: check the school's page before you apply.