Jumpstart your healthcare career with CDI College's Medical Laboratory Assistant certificate program! Gain hands-on training in medical terminology, clinical labs, lab mathematics, and more to succeed. Start your journey today! You may be eligible for a scholarship of up to $5,000 if you start before June 30, 2026.*
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Medical Laboratory Assistant Certificate Program is Recognized in BC
Upon graduating, you will be eligible to obtain an MLA Certificate issued by the British Columbia Society of Laboratory Science (BCSLS)
This program is approved by the Registrar of the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills regulates private training institutions in British Columbia.
For more than 50 years, we've watched our graduates embark on careers rich in opportunity.
Why CDI College?
Hands-On Experience
Gain real-world experience by working in laboratory settings for six weeks
Expert Instructors
Our instructors prepare you to meet the challenges of any medical lab you will set foot in.
Graduate Sooner
You can graduate from this program in only 36 weeks!
In-Demand Career
Join a growing field with high demand for MLAs.
Graduate in 36 Weeks
State of the art training labs
Experience comprehensive, hands-on training within innovative, state-of-the-art labs equipped with the latest technology and tools used in the industry. These advanced learning spaces provide a realistic setting that mirrors the professional environments you'll encounter in your career, allowing you to build confidence and mastery in key skills.
Medical Laboratory Assistants Make a Median Wage of $28/hr in BC*
*jobbank.gc.ca, BC, 2026
Join Our Successful Graduates
Discover why our graduates rave about the hands-on training at CDI College!
6 Week Practicum Included
Employment Opportunities
- Private Diagnostic Testing Laboratory
- Public Health Laboratory
- Hospital Laboratory or Outpatient Department
- Quality Control Laboratory (Food Testing Industry, as Support Technician)
- Physician’s Office or Clinic
- Other Types of Medical Office Settings
I really enjoyed my time at CDI College, my instructors were lovely! After I finished school, I got hired right away by Lifelabs.
Alberto S.
Healthcare Program Graduate
The MLA program at CDI College is definitely top-tier. The program coordinator and instructors are very passionate about students' growth and development. I am grateful to them for equipping me with the medical knowledge and technical skills to be an excellent student.
Tracy-Ann J.
Healthcare Program Graduate