Course Overview

Across UK healthcare services, laboratory findings inform the majority of clinical decisions, yet errors linked to contamination, misinterpretation, or safety oversight remain a persistent concern. Many individuals enter laboratory environments without fully understanding microbiology principles, equipment purpose, or infection control expectations – often realising these gaps only after mistakes occur.

This Medical Laboratory Assistant Training – Level 3 course develops a structured understanding of microbiology, cell biology, microbial diversity, and human–microbe interactions. Learners explore laboratory equipment, clinical solutions, sterilisation processes, and safety frameworks that underpin reliable laboratory environments. The course emphasises awareness, terminology, and scientific context rather than operational responsibility.

By completing this course, you will gain the confidence to understand laboratory processes, documentation, and safety expectations with clarity. Enrol today to ensure your laboratory knowledge supports accuracy and compliance, rather than becoming a hidden risk within regulated healthcare settings. So join today and be a part of this amazing journey. 

Learning Outcomes

• Identify laboratory equipment functions and their scientific purposes
• Understand sterilisation, disinfection, and laboratory safety principles
• Identify cellular structures and their biological organisational functions
• Recognise common human microbial diseases and transmission principles
• Understand interactions between microorganisms and human biological systems
• Recognise diversity among prokaryotic microorganisms and their characteristics
• Understand the environmental roles of microorganisms within ecological systems
• Understand microbiology foundations relevant to clinical laboratory environments
• Understand eukaryotic microbial diversity within biological classification frameworks

Why People Love and Enrol in this Training?

• CPD Accredited Course
• Unlimited access for 12 months – learn at your own pace ️ 
• Earn instant certificate upon course completion 
• Get a free student ID card to showcase 
• Flexible study – no deadlines 
• Transparent pricing – no hidden fees 
• Dedicated tutor support on weekdays 
• Fast assessments & instant results

Who is this Course For?

• Clinical support staff
• Care sector professionals
• Science career starters
• Laboratory support learners
• Healthcare science students
• Medical administration learners

Certificate of Achievement

CPD Certification

After completing the MCQ assessment, you will qualify for the CPD Certificate from HF Online as proof of your continued professional development. You can order your certificate at a cost of £10 for PDF and £29 for hard copy certificate or both for £39.

Assessment

For assessing your learning, you have to complete an automated MCQ exam. It is required for the students to score at least 60% to pass the exam. Learners can apply for the certificate after they clear the exam.

There are assignment questions provided at the end of the course. You are suggested to complete the questions to enrich your understanding of the course. You can complete this according to your preferred time. The expert tutor will provide feedback on your performance after assessing your assignment.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites and you may use any internet-enabled device to study at your own speed, it is adaptable and available to students of all skill levels.

Job Opportunities

Completing the Medical Laboratory Assistant Training – Level 3 course strengthens scientific awareness, safety understanding, and laboratory communication skills valued across healthcare and research environments in the UK.

• Medical Laboratory Assistant
  Medical Laboratory Assistants support laboratory teams by understanding microbiology and equipment documentation. Their role contributes to safe and organised laboratory environments. Average salary £22,000–£30,000.
• Clinical Laboratory Support Worker
  Clinical Laboratory Support Workers assist with laboratory preparation and safety compliance awareness. They support accurate processing through structured laboratory understanding. Average salary £21,000–£28,000.
• Pathology Laboratory Assistant
  Pathology Laboratory Assistants support diagnostic services through sample handling awareness and documentation accuracy. Their knowledge supports procedural compliance. Average salary £23,000–£31,000.
• Healthcare Science Assistant
  Healthcare Science Assistants support scientific services using microbiology and laboratory principles. They contribute to quality assurance and safety awareness. Average salary £22,000–£29,000.
• Microbiology Laboratory Assistant
  Microbiology Assistants support microbial analysis environments through terminology and safety understanding. Their role helps maintain controlled laboratory conditions. Average salary £23,000–£32,000.
• Laboratory Data Entry Officer
  Laboratory Data Entry Officers manage records and reports using accurate scientific terminology. They support traceability and documentation integrity. Average salary £20,000–£26,000.
• Infection Control Support Assistant
  Infection Control Assistants support hygiene and contamination prevention awareness. Their role reinforces compliance with laboratory safety standards. Average salary £22,000–£30,000.
• Research Laboratory Assistant
  Research Laboratory Assistants support scientific studies through structured laboratory knowledge. They assist teams with documentation and procedural awareness. Average salary £24,000–£33,000.
• Hospital Laboratory Clerk
  Hospital Laboratory Clerks support laboratory operations through coordination and record management. Scientific terminology knowledge improves communication accuracy. Average salary £21,000–£28,000.
• Biomedical Support Assistant
  Biomedical Support Assistants assist clinical science teams through laboratory process understanding. Their role supports quality and safety frameworks. Average salary £24,000–£34,000.