Biomedical Laboratory Technology

Program objectives
This program, previously indexed as Code 140.B0, was updated to 140.C0 in 2016. It trains individuals to be capable of performing analyses, doing technical work and collaborating in research and development. The data and interpretations they provide contribute to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases.

These technicians generally work in healthcare facilities, public health centres, private laboratories or research centres. They are capable of carrying out biochemical, microbiological, immunohematological, hematological and haemostatic analyses and point-of-care tests. They also have the skills required to take samples as well as handle tissue preparation and blood-product preparation.

Most of the tasks that biomedical analysis technicians perform are well defined and structured: plan work to be done, prepare products, material and equipment, prepare samples, perform analyses, and interpret and share results.

By the time they have completed their studies, biomedical analysis technicians will have acquired the attitudes required to practise their profession: a sense of responsibility, the ability to manage stress, attention to detail and respect for professional ethics. Their training will also enable them to:

develop behaviours and attitudes that reflect the consistent application of quality assurance principles
develop their ability to deal with clients
work in collaboration with other healthcare professionals
adapt to technological changes
Upon completion of their studies, graduates can become members of the Ordre des technologistes médicaux du Québec and the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science.

N.B.: This program also provides access to two different Attestations of College Studies (an additional year of studies): Cytotechnology and Clinical Cytogenetics.

Before applying to a program leading to a Diploma of College Studies (DCS), applicants who studied in Québec must meet the following three requirements:

The applicant must have a Secondary School Diploma and be in one of the following situations:
The applicant has a Secondary School Diploma (SSD)*
NOTE: a SSD holder that has not passed the following courses may be required to complete remedial courses:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
Secondary 4 Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Applied Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Physical Science
Secondary 4 History and Citizenship Education or Secondary 4 History of Quebec and Canada
The applicant holds a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) and has successfully completed the following subjects*:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
The applicant has training deemed equivalent by the College.
The applicant has training and experience deemed sufficient by the College and has interrupted full time studies for at least 24 months.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, the special conditions for admission established by the Minister which specify the program prerequisites*.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, any special conditions for admission established by the College for each of its programs.


*If the applicant is enrolled in school and completing his or her secondary studies at the time of application, the grades sent by the school must demonstrate that the applicant is passing in all the courses required to complete the SSD and required to fulfill the admission requirements.