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Training Courses
The following courses are offered as distance education materials. They consist of online video, DVD or audio lectures accompanied with course reading materials. These are self-study materials. Tutorial assistance is NOT provided.

Refresher Courses

*A completely revised and current refresher MLT course

Back to Basics:

Hematology & Chemistry

These courses have been designed and developed as a refresher or bridging program for Medical Laboratory Professionals working or wanting to work in the Healthcare System. Available in DVD or online format.

*2 for 1 Special ! Limited time! Current BCSLS members can purchase both courses (Hematology and Chemistry) for the price of one.

Two ONLINE courses for $399!
Add $100 if you prefer to have the DVD's

Offer ends June 30 2013

click here to REGISTER for the 2 for 1 special

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BCSLS members: Non-members: International:

1 Course: $399 1 Course: $499 1 Course: $599

2 Courses: $599 2 Courses: $699 2 Courses: $799

**Much more cost effective if both components (Chemistry & Hematology) are purchased at the same time.

Back to Basics Course Registration

The Back to Basics Program [Chemistry and Hematology] is owned and copyrighted [2012] by the BC Society of Laboratory Science [BCSLS]

Any reproduction, in whole or in part , is strictly prohibited.
All components are for individual personal use only.
Duplication, teaching or sharing of any materials are also strictly prohibited.

IF you are interested in using the Back to Basics as a

teaching aid or for educational purposes, we will entertain

a licensing agreement. Contact BCSLS for more

information.

Back to Basics (BtB) has been designed and developed for:

Domestic Laboratory Technologists:
- who are currently working in the system, who are seeking comprehensive continuing education and renewed competency.
- who may have been on maternity or other leave and who are seeking to re-enter the workforce. A refresher course to bring you "back up to speed" with the latest technology, testing, systems, protocols and procedures.
Internationally Educated Medical Laboratory Technologists (IEMLTs) who are hoping to work in the Canadian Health Care System and who are seeking the necessary credentials to do so.
- The Hematology component of BtB is "pre-approved" by the CSMLS as a recognized refresher course for IEMLTs. Designed to help you meet the objectives set out in a "Learning Plan".
- The BtB Chemistry course is also designed to provide additional education to IEMLTs, particularly if only experienced in one discipline (ex. subject specific trained).

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Post-RT Level
FISH: A PRACTICAL APPROACH: The four modules include: probe classification and preparation; the FISH procedure; visualization, documentation and interpretation; and advanced techniques and applications. First offered in 1996/Revised in 2000.

BCSLS members: Non-members:

$195 $260

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ADVANCED FISH: Four modules – a continuation of our popular course “FISH: A Practical Approach”. Revised in 2002.

BCSLS members: Non-members:

$195 $260

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VIROLOGY 2001: Topics include: basic virology, pathogenesis of virus infections, principles of viral diagnosis, update on Hepatitis C and Hepatitis A, B, D, E, G as well as respiratory, heart, CNS, skin and eye viruses, retroviruses and zoonotic viruses. The course is a set of 12 lectures (45 minutes each) on audio-cd and a 2-hour exam. This course is jointly sponsored with the BC Centre for Disease Control. It is assigned 1.0 credit (CSMLS #4041-7) replacing our previous course named “Virtual Virology“).

BCSLS members: Non-members:

$295 $350

Medical Laboratory Assistant Programs

BCSLS reviews applications from public and private colleges to determine whether their MLA programs meet the BCSLS Competency Guidelines. Graduates of approved programs can apply for BCSLS certification within three years of their graduation date.

BCSLS Approved Colleges

Only these colleges are approved by BCSLS to offer MLA programs:

Camosun College
MTI Community College
Stenberg College
Thompson Rivers University
VCC: Vancouver Community College
West Coast College of Health Care
CDI College (Abbotsford & Burnaby)

CDI: Vancouver Career College (Abbotsford)

Graduates from these colleges can apply for BCSLS certification.

For more information click here.

To apply for BCSLS certification please register through the membership & certification application

MLA Liability Insurance

MLA's working in BC who are current MLA members with BCSLS certification receive professional liability insurance coverage with their annual membership fee.

Educational Institutions

BCSLS accepts applications from educational institutions who are prepared to follow our:

Competency Guidelines

MLA Program Policy

To apply complete our:

MLA Program Application Form