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CSMLS Certification Exam Update: Remotely Proctored Testing
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August 22, 2025 |
| Issue 41 |
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June 10, 2025 |
| Issue 40 |
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April 29, 2025 |
| Issue 39 |
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February 13, 2025 |
| Issue 38 |
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December 18, 2024 |
| Issue 37 |
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October 25, 2024 |
| Issue 36 |
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August 29, 2024 |
| Issue 35 |
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June 17, 2024 |
| Issue 34 |
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April 27th, 2024 |
| Issue 33 |
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February 13th, 2024 |
| Issue 32 |
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December 11th, 2023 |
| Issue 31 |
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October 23rd, 2023 |
| Issue 30 | Prepare Your Simulation Team for September Watch for Fraudulent Exam Sellers Survey for MLA Program Coordinators Call for Writers and Speakers Medical Laboratory Educational Program Updates Request | August 28th, 2023 |
| Issue 29 | Educators: What Do You Need from CSMLS? Educator’s Education Event – Virtual Symposium FAQs on Certification Virtual School Visit Practice Test Packages Seasonal Hours at the CSMLS Office | June 23rd, 2023 |
| Issue 28 | Drinking Water Permitted in Exams Host the CSMLS Certification Exam as a Prometric Test Centre LABCON2023 in Whistler, BC Seeking Participants for Micro-Credentials Study ProProctor Support Update Save the Date: Virtual Education Event National Medical Laboratory Week | April 24th, 2023 |
| Issue 27 | Have You Renewed Your Membership Yet? Advance Notice for Competency Profile Review Verification of Eligibility (VOE) LABCON2023 Special Item Writing Workshop Event Virtual CSMLS School Visit – May 2023 Summer Educator’s Education Event Get Ready to Learn with CSMLS at Leadership Masterclass | February 16th, 2023 |
| Issue 26 | New Reference Textbook List New Diagnostic Cytology Acronym List Competency Profile Review – Update Exam Accommodations LABCON2023 Is Coming! CSMLS Membership Renewals and Giveaway Virtual CSMLS School Visit – January 2023 Happy Holidays From CSMLS! | December 20th, 2022 |
| Issue 25 | Annual Information Update Program Reporting Examination Cancellation Policy & Verification of Eligibility Simulation Learning from Ontario Tech University Program Performance Review Benefits for CSMLS Student Members LABCON2023 – Speaker Callout CSMLS Membership Renewals Now Open | October 6th, 2022 |
| Issue 24 | 2023 Exam Fees and 2024 Exam Dates Gentle Reminder – Program Completion and Certification Exam Eligibility Free Educator Resources from Simulation Canada September Insights Speaker Series for Educators New Career Corner Article on Clinical Placement Supporting Future Professionals Through Student Membership MLA Certification for Student Career Success | August 10th, 2022 |
| Issue 23 | CSMLS Special Members’ Meeting Virtual Student Presentations Practice Test Packages Experts Needed for Simulation in Healthcare Education Remote Proctor Testing Support Follow CSMLS on Instagram 2023 Exam Dates | June 16th, 2022 |
| Issue 22 | Notes on Receiving Verification of Eligibility Statements Virtual Student Success Package Virtual Simulation: An Educator’s Toolkit – Free e-Book Early Bird Registration Extended for LABCON2022 National Medical Laboratory Week 2022 Save the Date: May Open Forum Invitation to the 2022 Annual General Meeting | April 21st, 2022 |
| Issue 21 | Helping You Understand the Mental Health Report Simulation Training for Educators – Online! 2023 Exam Dates New Volunteer Expert Working Group Coming Soon Certification eResources Newly Added: Virtual Student Success Package | February 2nd, 2022 |
| Issue 20 | Verification of Candidate Exam Eligibility Newly Certified Graduates (2019) Employment Report What is the National Report Card? Tell Us Your COVID-19 Story as an Educator The Indigo Lab Coat Continues Mental Health Tools to Support Students Renew Your CSMLS Membership Happy Holidays | December 15th, 2021 |
| Issue 19 | 2022 Exam Date Selection Annual Information Update – Please Complete Clinical Placement and Exam Registration Keeping Students Informed Simulation Education Certificate Tell Us About Your Experience Leading Practice Reviewers Wanted Call for Writers Mental Illness Awareness Week | October 6th, 2021 |
| Issue 18 | Support For Remote Proctor Testing Exam Registration Reminders Reportable Results – Explained 2022 Exam Date Change Virtual Student Presentations Practice Test for Certification Exam New Grad Survey Results | August 16th, 2021 |
| Issue 17 | Verification of Candidate Exam Eligibility 2021 Additional MLT Exam Dates 2022 Exam Dates – New Format Prometric System Check CSMLS Test Drive Virtual Student Presentations Simulation and Interprofessional Communication Accreditation Surveyors Wanted | June 9th, 2021 |
| Issue 16 | June Certification Exam Update Scheduling Exam Seats CMLTM and RPT for MLT-General Exams CSMLS RPT Pilot Extended New Format for Virtual Student Presentations How Does CSMLS Release Exam Results? Reminder to All MLA Programs EQual™ Educational Program Accreditation Visits “Strategies for Sustainability of University-Based MLS Programs” Professional Development – Insights Speaker Series Happy National Medical Laboratory Week | April 14th, 2021 |
| Issue 15 | 2021 Additional Exam Dates – COVID-19 Exam Dates for 2022 – New Format: Week-Long Sessions Prepare Students with our DEMO Exam Acronyms Students are Required to Know Student Presentations – Now Virtual Accredited Program Reviews – On Hold Certification eResources | February 11th, 2021 |
| Issue 14 | Verification of Eligibility for CSMLS Certification Exams Educator Committee Educator Committee Volunteer Position Learning with Simulation Canada 2021 Certification Exam Fee Increase Reminder Supporting Exam Candidates Through RPT Mental Health Tools to Support Students The Indigo Lab Coat Campaign Stay Connected with CSMLS Happy Holidays | December 3rd, 2020 |
| Issue 13 | Free and On Demand: An Educator’s Perspective on Virtual Teaching Tools for Innovation and Virtual Learning Special Offer from Simulation Canada Remote Proctor Testing: Summer Update Helping You Through RPT Future Exam Sessions Exam Fee Increase | October 8th, 2020 |
| Issue 12 | Training Program Information Update An Educator’s Perspective on Virtual Teaching:Just-in-Time Ideas for Engaging Students Online Validation of the In-Person Testing vs. Remote Proctor Testing Scratch Pads for Remote Proctor Testing Program Completion and Certification Exam Eligibility Educator Communities Forum COVID-19 Resources & Supports from Simulation Canada | August 11th, 2020 |
| Issue 11 | Ensuring Safety at Exam Sites Amid COVID-19 Scratchpads for Remote Proctor Testing Remote Proctoring Q&A Held for All MLT Regulators Educator Committee Summary Report Simulation in MLA Education Programs Student Exam Preparation Presentations MLA Practice Test Package Certification Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) | June 12th, 2020 |
| Issue 10 | Impact of COVID-19 to Accredited Program Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) and Assistant (MLA) Students Chart of Training Programs and Clinical Placements Affected by COVID-19 Educator Communities Forum Mental Health Toolkit CSMLS in the Media NEW: MLT Practice Test Package Certification Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Additional MLA Exam Session in August 2020 | April 9th, 2020 |
| Issue 9 | Join the Educator Committee New MLA Certification Requirement in Nova Scotia Exam Accommodations Additional MLA Exam Session in August 2020 Practice Tests for CSMLS Certification Exams ECG Knowledge Certificate Quiz — FREE for a limited time Who Are You? Beyond Phlebotomy Symposium from BD and CSMLS Registration for LABCON2020 Now Open! | February 13th, 2020 |
| Issue 8 | Verification of Eligibility for CSMLS Certification Exams Reminder — CSMLS Name is Copyrighted 2020 Certification Exam Fee Increase Educator Committee National Report Card Ethics on Demand Card Game Mental Health Tools to Support Students Accreditation Position Statement Happy Holidays | December 5th, 2019 |
| Issue 7 | 2020 exam schedule and fees Supporting Your Students’ Mental Health Be Inspired at LABCON2020 Revised Textbook Lists One-Stop Shop for Career Success A Game of Ethics Program Performance Reviews | October 8th, 2019 |
| Issue 6 | One-Stop Online Clinical Preceptor Training Resource Thank you, Item Writing Volunteers! Indigenous Resource to Foster Understanding Practice Makes Perfect Update on June 2019 exam session Teaching Students with Podcasts Call for Grant Submissions New! Simulation Curricula Database | August 13th, 2019 |
| Issue 5 | Top 5 Exam Day Tips 5 Great Features of Computer-based Testing Frequently Asked Questions How to Schedule for the October Exams Diagnostic Cytology at SaskPoly | June 6th, 2019 |
| Issue 4 | Report on the State of CSMLS Computer Based Testing (CBT) The Newly Certified Graduate Employment Report National Medical Laboratory Week Clinical Preceptor Training Webpage Link Centennial College Preceptor Workshop and Training Event The Textbook Reference Lists Have Been Updated | April 18th, 2019 |
| Issue 3 | Update on Computer-Based Testing Implementation Future Exam Dates Engaging Learners Let Your Students Know That Writing A Resume Is As Easy As 1, 2, 3! Looking for Volunteers | February 13th, 2019 |
| Issue 2 | Meet Your Educator Committee Examination Cancellation Policy Examination Registration for Computer Based Testing MLA Practice Test Knowledge in ECG Certificate Diagnostic Cytology Announcement 2019 Certification Exam Fee Increase Reminder 2019 June and October Exam Fees* CJMLS Welcomes Scientific Contributions from Students | December 21st, 2018 |
| Issue 1 | MLA Practice Test Knowledge in ECG Certificate Uniting Simulation Education Notice regarding CSMLS Diagnostic Cytology Exam offering 2019 Certification Exam Fee Increase 2019 June and October Exam Fees Help your students get on the right career path CJMLS welcomes scientific contributions from students Become a member of the CSMLS Nominating Committee | September 25th, 2018 |
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