Membership Categories & Fees

A Professional Member is a medical laboratory technologist who has met all requirements to work in their province, and is a member in good standing who is working, whether on a full-time or part-time basis, in a situation which requires the application of knowledge of medical laboratory science.

This is an annual membership that will expire on December 31st of each year. Membership fees are non-refundable.

Professional Liability Insurance (PLI) is mandatory for employment in most provinces. Check your provincial regulations for requirements.

A Professional Member is a medical laboratory technologist who has met all requirements to work in their province, and is a member in good standing who is not currently working in a situation which requires the application of knowledge of medical laboratory science.

This is an annual membership that will expire on December 31st of each year. Membership fees are non-refundable.

A Professional Member is a medical laboratory assistant who has met all requirements to work in their province, has been certified by either CSMLS or a provincial society, and who is working, whether on a full-time or part-time basis, in a situation which requires the application of knowledge of medical laboratory science.

This is an annual membership that will expire on December 31st of each year. Membership fees are non-refundable.

A Professional Member is a medical laboratory assistant who has met all requirements to work in their province, has been certified by either CSMLS or a provincial societyand who is not currently working in a situation which requires the application of knowledge of medical laboratory science.
This is an annual membership that will expire on December 31st of each year. Membership fees are non-refundable.

Medical Laboratory Technologist Student Membership is available to those currently enrolled in either:

• An accredited training program leading to certification as a medical laboratory technologist
• A prior learning assessment applicant enrolled in an approved bridging program

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MLA Student Membership is available to those currently enrolled in a training program leading to CSMLS certification as a medical laboratory assistant.

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A Retired Member is one who has retired from the profession in good standing.

This is an annual membership that will expire on December 31st of each year. Membership fees are non-refundable.

 

An Associate Member is one with a professional affiliation with medical laboratory science who is interested in accessing the programs and services of the CSMLS but is not eligible for enrolment under any other Membership category.

This is an annual membership that will expire on December 31st of each year. Membership fees are non-refundable.

Transitional graduate membership is an interim membership between the expiration of a student membership and when the results of the examinations are received by the candidate.

Transitional membership is only available to medical laboratory technologists who:

• are current CSMLS Student Members
• are registered for the upcoming exam session
• have a temporary license from a regulator or have a pending offer of employment (in a non-regulated province this is mandatory and offer must clearly state the position is working under supervision)

Nova Scotia Only

*Please note that this membership cannot be completed online, it must be processed in the office.

Once your payment has been processed, you will receive an emailed Confirmation of Membership.

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