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Candidates must come to SAIT for the assessment on one of the dates offered. Applicants who reside outside of a 400 km radius of Calgary who cannot attend a selection session without undue hardship can request alternative arrangements, which may be considered.
Applicants will be assessed on their ability to answer questions delivered both in written and verbal format. Multiple applicants may be assessed simultaneously.
Candidates who achieve a mark of 85% or above on the selection assessment will be offered a seat until the program is full. Seats are offered after each assessment session so applicants are encouraged to register for the earliest date available.
If there are still seats available by March 15, the remaining candidates who were successful on the selection assessment will be ranked based on their assessment score and offered seats until the program is full.
VeRY ImPoRTAnT – If you indicated that you are currently enrolled in
or registered in courses required for admission to the MLT program, you are required to provide a final grade or an interim grade (ie. mid-term mark) by April 15. If you receive an offer of admission and your grades are not consistent with the anticipated final grades you identified, your offer of admission may be withdrawn.
Selection Dates Summary
Dec. 1 • First round of selection begins
Jan. 31 • Deadline for applications and supporting documentation to be submitted
• Deadline for receipt of marks, actual or self-declared, to decide eligibility for selection and waitlist ranking Mar. 15 • Applicants who achieve an academic average above
75% and were successful on the selection assessment (and applied before the Jan. 31 deadline) may be considered if seats are still available
Due to the significant number of applications for this program, the selection process can take some time. We appreciate your patience in this process and we will notify you of our decision concerning your application status as soon as possible. You can also log on to mysait. ca to check your admission decision status.
Unfortunately, due to the large volume of applicants, we cannot provide any individual assistance or follow-up.
PRACTICum RequIRemenTS
The School of Health and Public Safety has many practica partners located within Alberta and across Canada. Practicum placements in Calgary are limited and students may be required to relocate outside of Calgary for practicum.
Successful candidates will be informed of the allocation of their practicum placement by the program. There is no guarantee that students will be placed at their desired practicum location. Special considerations of personal circumstances will not be given in regards to assigning practicum placements. Students will be responsible for fees associated with practicum such as relocation and travel costs. In compliance with the practica agreements with our clinical partners, successful candidates will be requested to provide proof of the following requirements:
n updated Immunization Records: Most practicum sites require
students to demonstrate updated immunization status prior to attending practicum. Successful candidates will be asked to provide an up-to-date immunization record to the SAIT Health Clinic as part of the program orientation. Failure to do so could jeopardize a student’s ability to complete the practicum portion of his/her program. The receiving practicum site has the right to refuse students who cannot prove they have met all the required immunizations. It is advised to start the immunization process early.
n Security Clearance: According to the Protection for Persons in
Care Act, our practica sites require that students obtain a Criminal Records Check (CRC), including Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC), prior to going on practicum. Any criminal code offence for which a pardon has not been received may be a deterrent to a student’s entry into practicum, and therefore will result in an uncompleted program or non-graduating status. Successful candidates will be asked to provide a clear CRC record to the School of Health and Public Safety main office on orientation day. The record must be dated no earlier than 90 days prior to your program orientation day (typically orientation day is held the week prior to the first day of class).
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n health and Wellness Status: Due to the demanding nature of the
work in the health care field and Occupational Health and Safety requirements, the health care field has a strong focus on health and wellness. Students with a medical condition or disability that may impact them in a practicum setting are strongly advised to discuss concerns with the program academic chair and/or SAIT Accessibility Services as soon as possible upon acceptance into the program. Please review the attached document for guidance on entering an allied health program with a medical condition or disability.
More details on the practica requirements per program are outlined on a pre-orientation website for successful candidates.
TuITIon AnD feeS (SubJeCT To ChAnGe)
n Please refer to the Tuition and Fee Table.
n International Students, please refer to International Student Fees. n For student funding, please refer to Financial Assistance. n Students are responsible for any additional expenses related to
their practicum including relocation costs to practicum sites outside Calgary.
n The Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS)
national exam fee is approximately $700 for members or $925 for non-members.
n CSMLS national association dues for students are approximately
$85.
n CSMLS national association dues for recent grads are
approximately $150.
n College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Alberta (CMLTA)
provincial dues are approximately $305 for recent grads plus $150 for an initial application fee.
n There is a fee associated with obtaining a criminal record check
(including vulnerable sector check) and is payable to the Police or the RCMP.
bookS AnD SuPPlIeS (SubJeCT To ChAnGe)
n Books, supplies and uniform are approximately $1,600 for the
entire program.
n Students are required to have access to a personal computer,
printer and Internet. Computers must meet the specifications listed in Fees and Expenses.
PRoGRAm ouTlIne
n SAIT students are offered an opportunity to develop lifelong
learning skills in an online environment. One or more courses in the Medical Laboratory Technology program are offered fully or partially online.
n To find the course description for a course shown below, please go
to our Course Finder and enter the course acronym and numbers (i.e., DMST-202) into the Quick Search by Course Code field.
Course Code Course name Credit
first Year Semester 1 – fall
ANPH-209* Anatomy & Physiology 3.0 COMP-264* MS Office Basics 1.5 INFC-215* Infection Prevention & Control 1.5 HEMA-256 Hematology 1 3.0 MBIO-345 Clinical Microbiology 1 1.5 MEDL-210 Analytical Techniques 3.0 MEDL-250 Clinical Laboratory – Overview 1.5 MEDL-233 Basic Laboratory Procedures 1.5 MEDT-211* Medical Terminology 1 1.5 MEDL-330 Specimen Collection and Handling 1.5 PROF-240* Healthcare Professionalism 1.5 Semester 1 Total 21.0
Semester 2 – Winter
CHEM-252 MLT Clinical Chemistry 1 6.0 HEMA-337 Hematology 2 3.0 HSCI-300 Immunology 1.5 MBIO-360 Clinical Microbiology 2 3.0 MEDL-310 Histotechnology 1 1.5 MEDL-335 Transfusion Medicine 1 3.0 MEDL-340 Molecular Medicine Fundamentals 1.5 MEDL-354* MLT Quality Management 1.5 Semester 2 Total 21.0
Semester 3 – Spring
CHEM-336 MLT Clinical Chemistry 2 1.5 UANL-265 Urinalysis 1.5 MBIO-383 Clinical Microbiology 3 1.5 MEDL-365 Professional Practice MLT 1.5 MEDL-380 Transfusion Medicine 2 3.0 MEDL-385 Histotechnology 2 1.5 Semester 3 Total 10.5 First Year Total 52.5
Second Year
Semester 4 – Summer/fall
CHEM-376 MLT Clinical Chemistry 3 1.5 HEMA-377 Hematology 3 1.5 MBIO-390 Clinical Microbiology 4 1.5 MEDL-365 Professional Practice MLT (con’t)
MGMT-301 Management Skills 1.5 PRAC-329 Spec Coll & Handling Practicum 1.5 PRAC-367 Clinical Practicum Microbiology 6.0 PRAC-369 Clinical Practicum Chemistry 6.0 PRAC-377 Clinical Practicum Hematology 6.0 PRAC-380 Clinical Practicum Transfusion Medicine 3.0 PRAC-386 Clinical Practicum Histotechnology 3.0 Semester 4 Total 31.5
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Semester 5 – Winter
Course Code Course name Credit
CHEM-376 MLT Clinical Chemistry 3 (con’t) HEMA-377 Hematology 3 (con’t) MBIO-390 Clinical Microbiology 4 (con’t)
MEDL-352 Applied Investigation 3.0 MEDL-365 Professional Practice MLT (con’t)
PRAC-329 Spec Coll & Handling Practicum (con’t) PRAC-367 Clinical Practicum Microbiology (con’t) PRAC-369 Clinical Practicum Chemistry (con’t) PRAC-377 Clinical Practicum Hematology (con’t) PRAC-380 Clinical Practicum Transfusion Medicine (con’t) PRAC-386 Clinical Practicum Histotechnology (con’t) Semester 5 Total 3.0
Semester 6 – Spring
CHEM-376 MLT Clinical Chemistry 3 (con’t) HEMA-377 Hematology 3 (con’t) MBIO-390 Clinical Microbiology 4 (con’t) MEDL-365 Professional Practice MLT (con’t)
MEDL-378* National Certification Practice Exams 1.5 PRAC-329 Spec Coll & Handling Practicum (con’t)
PRAC-367 Clinical Practicum Microbiology (con’t) PRAC-369 Clinical Practicum Chemistry (con’t) PRAC-377 Clinical Practicum Hematology (con’t) PRAC-380 Clinical Practicum Transfusion Medicine (con’t) PRAC-386 Clinical Practicum Histotechnology (con’t) Semester 6 Total 1.5
Second Year Total 36.0 Program Total 88.5
* Available by correspondence and/or online learning. The courses must be completed within the time frame shown in the program outline. Please contact the Academic Chair prior to enrolling in any online or correspondence courses.
Please be advised that full-time student status requires students to take 60 per cent of a full course load per semester. Depending on the number of courses completed by correspondence, a student may be considered a part-time student, which may impact his/her financial loan status and ability to qualify for certain scholarships, bursaries and awards.
PRoGReSSIon
Students must attain a PGPA and/or a CGPA of 2.0 or better in each semester and pass the necessary prerequisite courses to progress through the program. To qualify for graduation, students must pass all courses, attain a CGPA of 2.0 or better and complete course requirements within the prescribed timelines.
CReDenTIAlS
n After successfully completing this program, graduates will receive
a SAIT Medical Laboratory Technology diploma.
n Graduates are eligible to challenge the CSMLS exams to obtain
national certification as a medical laboratory technologist, which will allow national portability.
ACCReDITATIon
The Medical Laboratory Technology program delivered by SAIT is accredited by the Canadian Medical Association.
Transfer with Diploma to...
Through SAIT Polytechnic transfer agreements and institution partnerships, graduates of this SAIT program may be eligible for credit at the following universities and colleges:
n Athabasca University
n British Columbia Institute of Technology n Canadian Forces
n Memorial University of Newfoundland (The Marine Institute)
n NAIT
n Thompson Rivers University n University of Alberta
n University of New Brunswick, Saint John n University of Ontario Institute of Technology
To learn more, visit Transfer Options.
Transfer options may also be available at other post-secondary institutions where credits from SAIT programs are evaluated on an individual basis. Interested students should contact the post-secondary institute of their choice for more information.