This training is designed to address the shortage of experienced Medical Laboratory Assistants (MLA) within the Microbiology department nationwide.

The course is specifically designed for those without university qualification or non-science graduates who wishes to pursue a career in microbiology laboratory as a Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA). You will be fully trained in our modern diagnostic-settings microbiology laboratory on the relevant skills that is required by most employers within the microbiology department.

The competencies that will be achieved during this training are:

• Health and Safety at workplace 
• Specimen reception and Processing (dealing with discrepancies)
• Competency using Class II safety cabinet
• Following Complex SOPs accurately
• Plate streaking 
• Ability to use VITEK for ID and Sensitivity Testing (as well as manual disc dispenser)
• Accurate Pipetting skills
• ZN Staining
• Gram staining 
• C.diff Procedure according to SOP
• LIMS
• Effective communication
• Team-working
• Recording of errors (Incident reporting procedures)
• Problem-Solving skills 

Is this course for me?

This course will equip you with a transferable skills and wide range of knowledge of microbiological techniques required for MLA roles. It is a sensible choice if your interest is to work for the NHS and help people. The course is also opened to international applicants who wish to acquire MLA skills. 

This accredited training will offer you the opportunity to apply for job in the NHS or private laboratories in the UK or abroad. The intensive practical will broaden your experience and increase your chances of securing a job. The skills attained will not only be useful in laboratory-based biosciences, but also help you to develop general professional skills.

Course highlights:

Once you have successfully completed your training, you will receive a completed LabMedExpert portfolio and a CPD Accredited certificate. The portfolio will display your competency level pertaining to the course. 

Recruitment support

Our recruitment team will be happy to start sending your CV out to the NHS and private laboratories nationwide based on your consent. The employability is very high as there is high demand for MLA nationwide.

Course duration: The duration of this training is 8 weeks.

Group 1:

Practical (Mondays): 10:30am - 12:00pm

Virtual Learning: Tuesdays - Friday (Online)

Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Group 2:

Practical (Tuesdays): 10:30am - 12:00pm

Virtual Learning: Tuesdays - Fridays (Online)

Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM