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Roadmap to Success

Wondering if a career as a medical laboratory assistant is right for you? Think of CSMLS as your GPS and let us guide you along your journey. Below is the recommended route to get you to your destination, on time and prepared!

Travel with CSMLS - we’ll take you in the right direction.


PACK YOUR BAGS (Profession)	START YOUR ENGINE (Education)	FUEL UP (Certification)	GRAB THE ESSENTIALS (Exam)	GRAB A PASSENGER (CSMLS & Your Career)	YOU HAVE ARRIVED (Entering the Profession)	UNPACK YOUR BAGS (Working as an MLA)	NEXT JOURNEY

PACK YOUR BAGS

Medical lab professionals (MLPs) provide laboratory test results to physicians that help them make critical medical decisions. MLPs role in the health care system is vital, even though their patient interaction is limited.

The majority of Canadians surveyed (96%) believe that MLAs impact patient care

START YOUR ENGINE

If you are interested in a career in the medical laboratory sciences, your career path starts in the classroom with an MLA training program.

EXAM ONLY $185 for members

FUEL UP

Why challenge the CSMLS exam?

	Lowest priced MLA exam in Canada
	A professional credential recognized nationally
	An exam developed by MLAs for MLAs
	Rigorous exam development unlike any other MLA exam offered in Canada
	National recognition of competence to practice within national standards
	Provides portability to most provinces and territories; because you never know where life is going to take you!

NEW! CSMLS now offers a practice test to help you prepare for the exam

GRAB THE ESSENTIALS

Am I eligible to take the CSMLS exam?

When do the exams take place?

How do I register?

To help you prepare, CSMLS has created video modules to provide helpful information for those getting ready for the competency based CSMLS Certification Exam.

Watch The Videos

NEW - ECG Course now available from CSMLS

GRAB A PASSENGER

At CSMLS we understand you and your profession.

We offer our members:

Peace of Mind
Money savings
Career enrichment opportunities
Connection to the Industry
Support for your profession
See the full benefits of membership

90+ hours of FREE learning included in membership

YOU HAVE ARRIVED

Need a little career direction? CSMLS has gathered career tips (including resume writing and interview skills) all in one place for you with our new series “Career Advice”. With the help of employers across Canada, CSMLS has created five videos to help you prepare for your first (or next) career move in the medical laboratory profession.

The basics of Resume Writing

Cover Letters & References on your Resume

Preparing for an Interview

What to do the Day of the Interview

During the interview

Take pride in your chosen career and rely on CSMLS to support you every step of the way!

UNPACK YOUR BAGS

Working as an MLA? Still wondering if the profession is right for you?

Join the online discussion to connect with MLAs across the country. Share your challenges, successes and plans for your professional future. Visit the forum.

How can I get involved with CSMLS?

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