Thanks to the Medical Laboratory Assistant program at Confederation College, I am now in school to become a Medical Laboratory Technologist and my passion for the laboratory is helping me develop a future career.
How Confederation College Has Changed My life
Confederation College has changed my life by helping me discover my future career in Medical Laboratory Science.
A Teacher Who Made a Difference
The Program Coordinator, Jennifer Adamson makes a positive impact on all her students by always going the extra mile to help her students achieve success.
My Job & Job Responsibilities
- taking blood from patients
- bringing blood to the lab
- ensuring quality control of specimens
- preparing specimens
- proper documentation
What Brings Me the Greatest Satisfaction From My Job
The thought that I am making a positive impact on a patient's health brings me satisfaction.
How Confederation College Has Prepared Me for Work in the Field?
Confederation College has prepared me for work by giving me the proper knowledge in class and then giving me hands-on experience through a month-long placement at a hospital.
My Advice for Someone Considering this Program or Career Path
This program requires work, but in the end it is very rewarding career path in the Health Sciences field.
The Most Sought-After Qualifications & Talents That Employers are Currently Seeking in this Field of Work
- Ability to multitask
- organization skills
- attention to detail
- the ability to take responsibility
My Sense of the Current Job Market Conditions in my Field of Work (local, provincial, national or international)
The job market for Medical Laboratory Assistant is open.
Why I Chose Confederation College
I chose Confederation College because of how caring the teachers and school staff are and how willing they are to help their students succeed.