Medical Laboratory Assistant
A Medical Laboratory Assistant is a person who, under the supervision of a medical technologist, processes samples.
Why Choose New York Academy
Graduates pursue roles as a Medical Laboratory Assistant in hospitals, clinics, and healthcare practices.
What You’ll Learn
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Hands-on clinical training with real equipment
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Small class sizes with individualized instruction
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Taught by working healthcare professionals
The Medical Laboratory Assistant program prepares you to support medical technologists in processing specimens and running routine tests behind the scenes of every diagnosis. In sixteen weeks, you will learn specimen handling, basic lab testing, and quality control practices used in clinical laboratories.
Essential Work Behind Every Diagnosis
Medical Laboratory Assistants keep the lab running accurately and on schedule. Graduates find opportunities in:
Hospital and reference laboratories
Diagnostic and pathology labs
Physician office labs
Blood donation centers
Hands-On Lab Practice
You will practice specimen processing, basic testing procedures, and equipment maintenance in a supervised lab setting before progressing to a clinical externship.
Built Around Industry Standards
Curriculum is mapped to the competencies expected by clinical laboratory employers and national assistant-level certification programs.
Train medical laboratory assistants who can accurately process specimens, perform routine testing procedures, and maintain the quality-control standards required in a clinical laboratory.
Laboratory Foundations
Build the knowledge every lab assistant needs:
Medical terminology and lab department overview
Infection control and biohazard safety
Specimen types and collection basics
Specimen Processing Skills
Develop hands-on competency through supervised practice:
Specimen receiving, labeling, and centrifugation
Basic hematology and chemistry testing support
Equipment calibration and maintenance
Quality control and rejection criteria
Professional Practice
Prepare for the laboratory workplace:
Documentation and chain-of-custody procedures
HIPAA and records confidentiality
Resume preparation and externship readiness
A 16-week program totaling 300 academic hours, combining classroom instruction, laboratory practice, and a supervised clinical externship.
Module 1 — Laboratory Foundations (Weeks 1–4)
Terminology and structure of the clinical laboratory
Standard precautions and safe handling of biological specimens
Module 2 — Specimen Processing (Weeks 5–11)
Labeling, centrifugation, and specimen routing
Introductory hematology and chemistry testing procedures
Module 3 — Externship (Weeks 12–16)
Supervised lab practice at an affiliated clinical site
Quality control standards and documentation review
Graduates receive a certificate of completion recognized by clinical laboratory employers as preparation for entry-level lab assistant roles.
Applicant Profile
We look for candidates who are precise, comfortable following strict protocols, and interested in behind-the-scenes clinical work.
Academic Requirements
High school diploma or GED
Basic reading and math proficiency
Required Documentation
Completed admission application
Government-issued photo ID
Proof of immunizations for clinical externship
Background check prior to externship
Clinical Lab Requirements
Lab coat and approved clinical attire
Closed-toe, non-slip footwear
Reliable transportation to the externship site
Career Outlook
Graduates pursue roles as a Medical Laboratory Assistant in hospitals, clinics, and healthcare practices.
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