Medical laboratory technologist

A day in the job

You run and check tests on analyzers, look at samples under the microscope, prepare blood for transfusion, check quality controls and report critical results to the care team right away. Hospital labs run day and night.

Where you could work: Hospital laboratories, Shared Health diagnostic services

How to get there

1. Complete an accredited medical laboratory technology program (Nova Scotia Community College offers one)

Nova Scotia schools: Nova Scotia Community College (opens in a new tab)

Licence and registration

1. Pass the national certification exam (CSMLS)
2. Register with the Nova Scotia College of Medical Laboratory Technologists

Official starting point: Nova Scotia College of Medical Laboratory Technologists (opens in a new tab)

Trained outside Canada?

Technologists trained outside Canada usually start with a prior learning assessment through the national society (CSMLS), then apply to the Nova Scotia college.