Future Laboratorians of Ontario
Student Outreach
Ontario is experiencing an immediate need for Medical Laboratory Technologists (MLTs), professionals who serve a crucial role in healthcare. Our Future Laboratorians of Ontario (FLO) program help connect students with careers in medical laboratory sciences.
Without medical laboratory professionals' analysis of blood, tissue, and fluids, physicians would be unable to diagnose and monitor infection, cancer, pregnancy, heart attacks, and much more. Their work indicates if prescribed medicine is working, what type of blood a patient requires, or if a virus is present.
If you are a student or teacher at a high school, college, or university, the MLPAO has an outreach program for you. Our Future Laboratorians of Ontario program connects students with working MLTs and shares next steps to get into this amazing profession!
Contact us for more information or to book an in-person or virtual school visit at mlpao@mlpao.org.
High School
Many MLTs discover the field looking for practical applications for their BSc and wish they had found this career path straight out of high school. Our Future Laboratorians of Ontario program helps science-engaged high school students connect with a career in medicine that they might not have known existed. Ontario is experiencing an immediate need for Medical Laboratory Technologists (MLTs), scientists who serve a crucial role in healthcare. Without their analysis of blood, tissue, and fluids, physicians would be unable to diagnose and monitor infection, cancer, pregnancy, heart attacks, and much more. Their work indicates if prescribed medicine is working, what type of blood a patient requires, or if a virus is present. The MLPAO offers virtual field trips, posters, and other resources to share information about the profession with interested students. Get a visit from a working MLT who presents on their day-to day in the lab, shares information on how to begin training, and answers any questions the students might have! The MLPAO has partnered with ChatterHigh to create an interactive “Health Services Pathways in Ontario” online module designed to help students explore the skills, responsibilities, and education requirements of the career pathways to become a lab professional. The gamification aspect helps to engage students in learning about the lab profession. Registration is free for both students and teachers. Aligns well with course curriculum for Grade 10 Careers, Science, Healthcare, Experiential Education, Specialist High Skills Major, and much more.
Post-Secondary
A career as a Medical Laboratory Technologist is a great next step for BSc and other science-based degree and diploma programs. Our Future Laboratorians of Ontario program connects university and college students with the information they need to begin a career in medicine and save lives with science! If you are a student or teacher within a degree or diploma program for STEM, healthcare, or any other lab-related discipline, contact us to arrange a visit.
MLT or MLA/T Programs
For students already in medical laboratory sciences streams, we have presentations to meet a range of learning objectives. Class Visits: Do you have questions about membership, certification exams, available awards and bursaries for students, and more? The MLPAO does many school visits to MLT and MLA/T programs across Ontario. Our team can answer any questions you or your students might have about your provincial professional association and how you can get involved. Our Future Laboratorians of Ontario program also allows students an opportunity to get involved through volunteering and advocacy. Click the links below to find out more!