Job requirements Medical Laboratory Technician near Québec (QC)

Find out what you typically need to work as a medical laboratory technician near Québec (QC). These requirements are applicable to all Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 33101).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Medical laboratory assistants and related technical workers require completion of a college certificate program in medical laboratory science.
  • Certification by the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science is usually required by employers.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

Québec

If this occupation is regulated, you may need to get a professional license from a regulatory authority before you can start working. Licensing can be compulsory or voluntary, depending on the occupation.

  • If the licence is compulsory, you must be certified before you can practise the occupation and use the professional designation.
  • If the licence is voluntary, you don’t need to be certified to practise this occupation.

Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

Find out where this occupation is regulated in Canada

Do you want to work in another province or territory?

If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.

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