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Courses

The following courses are required for graduation:

Core Courses

Optional Advanced Courses


MLAP 112 Anatomy, Physiology and Medical Terminology

MLAP 112 deals with medical terminology, basic anatomy and physiology.

Required Textbook
Medical Terminology: A Systems Approach, 5th ed. B.A. Gylys & M.E. Wedding. This textbook utilizes audio tapes, interactive CDROM as well.


MLAP 113 The Electrocardiogram

This introductory course covers the theory behind the specific anatomy of the heart, the conductive system of the heart, the electrocardiogram, as well as the diagnostic aspects of the electrocardiogram.

Required Textbooks
No required text.


MLAP 121 Professional and Safety Issues

The main objectives of MLAP 121, Professional and Safety Issues are to clarify the medical laboratory assistant’s role in health care, to promote the need for professionalism in MLAs, and to present a positive attitude towards safety in the workplace.

Required Textbooks
No required text.


MLAP 131 Laboratory Procedures and Protocols

The main objectives of MLAP 131 are to clarify the medical laboratory assistant’s role in specimen collection, specimen handling and distribution, body fluid analysis and culture media preparation. General record keeping and office procedures also will be discussed. In short, MLAP 131 looks at the theories, procedures and protocols that guide the work of the medical laboratory assistant.

Required Textbooks
Phlebotomy Basics, 1st ed., Fremgen & Blume, 2001. This textbook utilizes a CD ROM.


MLAP 141 Evaluation of Competencies

The main objectives of MLAP 141 are to evaluate specific technical and non-technical aspects of the medical laboratory assistant’s work, according to criteria and curriculum developed by the British Columbia Society of Medical Technologist (BCSMT). The evaluation will normally be conducted by a medical laboratory technologist in a supervisory position at the clinical facility in which the medical laboratory assistant is training.

The practical skills associated with electrocardiography are included in this course.

Upon registration for a course, the student is contacted by a facilitator to initiate communication and encourage discussion about various aspects of the course and materials. The assessment of each course will be on the basis of 1 or 2 - 2 hour exams (depending on the course); the exam format will be multiple choice type questions.


MLAP 051 Phlebotomy Workshop

This practical course allows students to develop and demonstrate the skills learned in MLAP 131: Laboratory Procedures and Protocols, and to further explore the roles and responsibilities of a MLA through a Service Excellence component, and to gain experience in performing venipuncture under the guidance of experienced MLAs. This weekend workshop is offered on a monthly basis in Kamloops and quarterly in Nanaimo. The schedule for MLAP 051 is provided on this website.

MLAP 151 General Pre-Analytical Specimen Preparation

This course is designed for the working Medical Laboratory Assistant and covers the basic concepts of pre-analytical specimen preparation including microbiology, serum separation, loading specimens on automated instruments, and urinalysis.

On completion of this course the student will be able to:

  1. Describe and perform laboratory specimen collection, handling and distribution procedures.

  2. Describe and perform pre-analytical handling of serum samples.

  3. Describe and perform the procedures for routine urinalysis.

  4. Describe and perform collection, transport and reception of microbiology specimens.

  5. Describe and perform the handling of microbiological specimens. 

  6. Describe and perform the preparation of haematology slides and stains.

Prerequisites include:

  1. Proof of graduation from a recognized Medical Laboratory Assistant program. (Previous UCC students do not need to supply this).

  2. Currently employed in a clinical laboratory environment.

  3. A letter from a qualified employer stating they are willing to support the training required for this course.

Required Textbooks
No required text.


MLAP 161 Pre-Analytical Histo-Pathology

This course is designed for the working Medical Laboratory Assistant and covers the basic concepts of pre-analytical histopathology including: anatomic pathology/histology specimens, preparation for cutting, processing and accessioning. It will also include a cytology component covering specimen preparation, processing and accessioning.

On completion of this course the student will be able to:

  1. Describe the role of the histopathology laboratory in patient care.

  2. Describe the forms of investigation offered by the histopathology laboratory.

  3. Describe the types and sources of specimens submitted to the histopathology laboratory.

  4. Describe and perform fixations.

  5. Describe and perform identification of specimens.

  6. Describe and perform tissue processing.

  7. Describe and prepare slides, storage systems and perform filing.

  8. Describe and perform prepatory techniques in cytology.

Prerequisites include:

  1. Proof of graduation from a recognized Medical Laboratory Assistant Program. (Previous UCC students do not need to supply this.)

  2. Currently employed in a clinical laboratory environment.

  3. A letter from a qualified employer stating they are willing to support the training required for this course.

Required Textbooks
No required text.