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Certification Examinations
Learn more about entry level certification examination with the Exam Handbook. This guide will help determine if you are prepared to take the certification exam. Included in the Handbook is the Exam Application form. Refer to dates above for the appropriate application deadline. Instructions for the application process are included in the Handbook.
Examination Dates and Application Deadlines for:
General Medical Laboratory Technology
Diagnostic Cytology
Clinical Genetics
| Examinations |
Application Deadline |
| Thursday, February 16, 2012 |
November 1, 2011 |
| Tuesday, June 12, 2012 |
March 1, 2012 |
| Tuesday, October 16, 2012 |
July 1, 2012 |
| Thursday, February 21, 2013 |
November 1, 2012 |
Examination Dates and Application Deadlines for:
Medical Laboratory Assistant
| Examinations |
Application Deadline |
| Thursday, February 23, 2012 |
November 30, 2011 |
| Tuesday, June 19, 2012 |
March 31, 2012 |
| Tuesday, October 23, 2012 |
July 31, 2012 |
| Thursday, February 28, 2013 |
November 30, 2012 |
For more information, contact our Certification department.
Certification Resources
The Personal Competency Rating Booklet will help you rate your level of competency and where you may need more help before challenging the certification exam.
Personal Competency Rating Booklet
The Online Assessment Tool will help internationally educated technologists determine if they are ready to enter into the Prior Learning Assessment process.
Prior Learning Assessment Resources
The CSMLS has put together these resources to help internationally trained technologists working towards the goal of certification.
Learning Plans
Learning Plans will help you to fill any educational gaps identified in your prior learning assessment technical report. A learning plan must be successfully completed in order to be deemed eligible to write the certification exam. The learning plan must be completed within a two year time frame.
Supplemental Documentation
If you think that additional documents from your employer or academic institutions will change your PLA result, you must submit an application for supplemental documentation. There is a fee of $100. We will only accept documents from employers or institutions that are included on your original PLA application.
Appeal Policy
If you disagree with your PLA result and you want your file reviewed again, you must submit an application for appeal. There is a fee of $100. You must send your application for appeal within 45 days of the date on your PLA report. You can find the application forms for Supplemental Documentation and Appeal on our website.
Examination References
All exam questions are referenced to the Competency Profiles.
All exam answers are referenced in a textbook listed below.
Verification of Credentials
Please submit your completed Visa Screen Validation of Registration/License form with the CSMLS application form entitled "Verification of Credential" to the attention of the Certification department.
The fee for this service is $25 for members and $50 for non-members. Payment must be included with the validation form and Verification of Credential application.
CSMLS will send the form and verification of your CSMLS certification credentials directly to ICHP Visa Screen.
The CSMLS does not issue licenses and does not certify date of birth or provide copies of transcripts from training programs.