Explores the psychological and sociological concepts, research and applications relevant to practice as a Medical Laboratory Technologist. Uses an experiential and self-reflective approach to develop self-awareness, an increased understanding of self and how one's interpersonal style affects others. Provides critical elements for health care professionals including concepts such as communication skills, establishing and maintaining a relationship with clients and others, caring, empathy and courtesy. Emphasizes respecting and responding sensitively to individuals with cultural diversity and working effectively within the culture of a Canadian health care setting. Includes other skills for success such as stress and stress management, for both self and clients.

This introductory communication course is designed to give you basic listening, writing, and speaking skills which are required for effective professional communication in a health care setting. You will learn how to communicate well with patients, other health professionals, your peers, and your instructors. The course will cover planning, organizing, and presenting information orally and in writing. Specific assignments include action memos, and three informative oral presentations.

This course provides students with the opportunity to improve their oral English Language skills to an acceptable level for working in the medical laboratory field. The course will help students develop their pronunciation and intonation skills in communicating medical laboratory information clearly and accurately either in person and over the telephone. Extensive use is made of the Communication Language Lab programs and WebCT-based on-line resources. An initial session of two three-hour classes at the beginning of the first term is followed by a period of self-directed studies and practice with access to the Communication Learning Centre resources and instructor; at the end of term are the final two classes and the Oral Communication Assessment for Med Lab.

Provides fundamental theory and laboratory practice in isolating, identifying and performing antimicrobial susceptibility testing on common bacterial pathogens.

Reviews professional practice according to existing protocols, safety guidelines and existing legislation. Other topics covered include professional behaviour, patient confidentiality, quality management, regionalization, accreditation requirements, and the Laboratory Code of Ethics.

Reviews instrumentation techniques utilized in the clinical chemistry laboratory, chemical analysis of bodily fluids and implications in patient diagnosis. Includes quality assurance in the clinical chemistry laboratory.

This course will introduce students to human microanatomical structure, function , and histochemistry. All of the basic tissue types and organ systems will be described and discussed in relation to laboratory analysis of patient specimens. The course will include microscopic evaluation of prepared tissue sections.

Assists and supports you during your clinical practice. Provides follow-up as you implement skills acquired in Human Behaviour 1, including opportunities to debrief and problem solve around challenging situations encountered in the clinical setting. Additional topics covered include medico-legal aspects of practice, harassment, discrimination and conflict resolution. Prerequisites: 60% in BHSC 1005

This course is for second-level Medical Laboratory Certificate students is a continuation of the first-level professional communication course. This course expands the scope, complexity, and format of communication skills learned in first level. The course will cover compiling a professional career package (resume, job application letter, and interview skills), writing reports in the workplace, and giving oral presentations. You will continue to develop your ability to work effectively as a member of a team: solving medical laboratory problems, resolving conflicts, and running and taking part in meetings. Prerequisites: 60% in COMM 1071

Examines the basic concepts of transfusion science, including the application of genetics and immunology to transfusion practice. Utilizes terminology needed to understand and communicate about transfusion practice. Introduces major blood group systems, and component therapy, and explains the significance these have in transfusion practice. Examines the process of blood donation, and donor testing requirements in Canada. Provides practice in performing ABO and Rh typing, crossmatching, antibody screening and identification procedures, as well as procedures used in the investigation of Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn, hemolytic anemias, and complications of transfusion.

Reviews the development, identification and functions of blood cells; the anemias, leukemias, myelodysplastic and myeloproliferative syndromes; hemostatis and thrombosis, fluid cell counts and malaria.

This 3 week block is spent in a clinical laboratory setting allows the practice and development of phlebotomy skills. Provides opportunities to demonstrate and build on safe practice, professionalism, patient relationships and communication. Prerequisite: All Certificate Level 1 courses.

Analyses body systems individually with respect to clinical relevant bacteria, pathogenesis and how disease manifests within each system. Enables a cusory look at clinically significant fungi, parasites and anaerobes. Covers other topics such as quality control, instrumentation in the clinical microbiology laboratory, infection control issues, and special methods for detecting antimicrobial resistance. Prerequisite: All Certificate Level 1 courses.

Reviews the correct procedures and techniques required for the collection of specimens obtained for analysis in the clinical laboratory setting. Provides practice in drawing blood samples. Laboratory Information Systems are also discussed. Prerequisite: All Certificate Level 1 courses.

This course is a continuation of level one Clinical Chemistry Upgrade. Reviews instrumentation techniques utilized in the clinical chemistry laboratory, chemical analysis of bodily fluids and implications in patient diagnosis. Includes quality assurance in the clinical chemistry laboratory. Prerequisites: 60% in MLSC 1026

Provides practice in processing surgical and autopsy specimens through to stained preparations. Includes tissue fixation, paraffin processing, embedding, sectioning, and staining.

This 15 weeks block is spent in a clinical laboratory setting allows the learner to develop practical skills in clinical chemistry, clinical microbiology, hematology, histology and transfusion practice. Provides opportunities to demonstrate and build upon safe practice, professionalism, patient relationships, and communication. Prerequisite: All Certificate level 1 and 2 courses.