General Medical Laboratory Technology Certification Examination Handbook - version 2 February 2026 - CEXM-043-H1

Sep 22, 2026

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General Medical Laboratory Technology Certification Examination Handbook for Alberta residents only provides requirements to apply for the CSMLS General Medical Laboratory Technology Certification Examination, effective with the June 2026 exam session. It specifies that candidates must use the current handbook version, review all policies, procedures, and rules before applying, and accept these terms by completing the application. It outlines eligibility and exam attempt policies, including certification standards, time and attempt limits, learning plan routes, and related eligibility verification responsibilities.

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Pages33

Reading Time1 h 23 min

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Our Mission, Vision, and Values

Certification Standards

Reciprocity

Impartiality and Conflict of Interest

The Canadian Provincial Medical Laboratory Professional Regulatory Authorities

CSMLS Membership

EXAM ATTEMPT POLICY

Certification Time and Attempt Limits

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

First Exam Cycle

Initial Eligibility Routes

Second Exam Cycle

General Medical Laboratory Technology CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION HANDBOOK Alberta Residents ONLY Effective with the June 2026 Exam Session This handbook contains information required to apply for the CSMLS General Medical Laboratory Technology Certification Examination version 2 February 2026 CEXM-043-H1 Policy changes may occur and will [be posted our website: www.csmls.org](be posted our website: www.csmls.org)[ ](be posted our website: www.csmls.org)You are responsible for making sure you have the current version of the Handbook © Copyright CSMLS 2026 No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science. Disclaimer The Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) is the national professional association for Canada's Medical Laboratory Professionals (MLPs) , national certifying body for Medical Laboratory Assistants (MLA), and the certifying body for Medical Laboratory Technologists (MLT) in the province of Alberta, Canada. As such, to maintain fairness to all our candidates and clients, we do not allow visitors at the CSMLS office nor do we accept documents at our door. The CSMLS is not a regulatory body nor does it provide licensure to practice in Canada , only regulatory agencies enabled by provincial legislation performs these duties. The CSMLS does not provide single subject certification. Before applying for the CSMLS General MLT Certification Examination (Exam), the candidate must read and understand all the policies, procedures, and rules outlined in this handbook. By completing the application form, the candidate agrees to all of these policies, procedures, and rules. Failure to do so may result in a loss of eligibility to write the Exam or may result in the candidate’s Exam not being marked. Candidates are responsible for making sure they are using the most current version of any CSMLS documents. As soon as a document is printed or saved it is considered out of date. The most current documents are found on the CSMLS website ([www.csmls.org](www.csmls.org) ) . Contact Information Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science Address 33 Wellington St N Hamilton, ON L8R 1M7 Telephone (905) 528-8642 or (800) 263-8277 Email [exam@csmls.org](exam@csmls.org) Fax (905) 528-4968 Website [www.csmls.org](www.csmls.org) © Copyright CSMLS 2026 No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science. Table of Contents Disclaimer ............................................................................................................................. i GENERAL INFORMATION ..................................................................................................... 1 Our Mission, Vision, and Values ......................................................................................... 1 Certification Standards ....................................................................................................... 1 Reciprocity......................................................................................................................... 2 Impartiality and Conflict of Interest .................................................................................... 2 The Canadian Provincial Medical Laboratory Professional Regulatory Authorities ............. 2 CSMLS Membership ........................................................................................................... 2 EXAM ATTEMPT POLICY ...................................................................................................... 3 Certification Time and Attempt Limits ................................................................................ 3 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS .........................................................................................

FAQs

Who is eligible to use this handbook and for which exam session is it effective?

This handbook applies to Alberta residents only and is effective with the June 2026 exam session.

What must candidates do before applying for the CSMLS General Medical Laboratory Technology certification examination?

Candidates must read and understand all policies, procedures, and rules in the handbook. Completing the application form indicates agreement with those policies and rules.

What happens if a candidate fails to follow the handbook’s policies and rules?

Failure to comply may result in loss of eligibility to write the exam, or the candidate’s exam not being marked. Candidates are also responsible for ensuring they use the most current handbook version.

Sep 22, 2026

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