MLT Program

As part of the healthcare team, Medical Laboratory Technologists (MLT) perform laboratory testing and investigations related to the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease in a wide variety of specimens, including blood, body fluids and tissues.

Medical Laboratory Technologists are scientific fact finders who:

  • Operate a variety of complicated instrumentation
  • Prepare tissues
  • Study cells and micro-organisms under the microscope
  • Analyze the composition of body fluids and secretions

In addition to their technical skills, Medical Laboratory Technologists require the ability to:

  • Work both alone and as part of a team
  • Manage time wisely and communicate clearly
  • Exercise close attention to detail