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2026 Exam Session  \nThis handbook contains information required to apply for the CSMLS National MLA Certification Examinations  \nversion 2 February 2026  \nCEXM-043-H2  \nPolicy 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  \n© Copyright CSMLS 2026  \nNo part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science.  \nThe Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) is the national certifying body for Medical Laboratory Assistants (MLA) and the national professional association for Canada's Medical Laboratory Professionals (MLPs) .  \nAs 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.  \nThe 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.  \nBefore applying for the CSMLS National MLA Certification Examination (Exam), the candidate must read and understand all the policies, procedures, and rules outlined in this handbook.  \nBy completing the application form, the candidate agrees to all of these policies, procedures, and rules.  \nFailure 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.  \nCandidates 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 As soon as a document is printed or saved it is considered out of date.  \nThe most current documents are found on the CSMLS website ([www.csmls.org](www.csmls.org)) .  \nContact Information  \nCanadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science  \n Address   \n33 Wellington St N  \nHamilton, ON  \nL8R 1M7  \nTelephone  \n(905) 528-8642 or  \n(800) 263-8277  \nEmail  \n[exam@csmls.org](exam@csmls.org)  \nFax  \n(905) 528-4968  \nWebsite  \n[www.csmls.org](www.csmls.org)  \n© Copyright CSMLS 2026  \nNo part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of the  \nCanadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science.  \nTable of Contents  \nDisclaimer ............................................................................................................................. i  \nGENERAL INFORMATION ..................................................................................................... 1  \nOur Mission, Vision, and Values ......................................................................................... 1  \nCertification Standards....................................................................................................... 1  \nReciprocity......................................................................................................................... 1  \nImpartiality and Conflict of Interest .................................................................................... 2  \nThe Canadian Provincial Medical Laboratory Professional Regulatory Authorities ............. 2  \nCSMLS Membership ........................................................................................................... 2  \nEXAM ATTEMPT POLICY ...................................................................................................... 3  \nCertification Time and Attempt Limits ................................................................................ 3  \nELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................ 4  \nFirst Exam Cycle ................................................................................................................ 4  \nInitial Eligibility Routes .......................................","cbCaieivf0E5i3Gm","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaieivf0E5i3Gm","pdf",483250,36,"English","# General Information\n## Our Mission, Vision, and Values\n## Certification Standards\n## Reciprocity\n## Impartiality and Conflict of Interest\n## The Canadian Provincial Medical Laboratory Professional Regulatory Authorities\n## CSMLS Membership\n# Exam Attempt Policy\n## Certification Time and Attempt Limits\n# Eligibility Requirements\n## First Exam Cycle\n## Initial Eligibility Routes\n## Attempt One (1)\n## Attempt Two (2)\n## Re-Establishing Eligibility to the Exam\n## Learning Plans to Re-establish Exam Eligibility (RELP)\n## RELP Extensions\n## Re-establish Exam Eligibility Assessment (REA)\n## Second Exam Cycle\n## Attempt Three (3)\n## Unsuccessful Third Attempt\n## Registered but Not Eligible for the Exam\n## Verification of Eligibility for All Candidates\n## Loss of Exam Attempts","[{\"question\":\"What must candidates do before applying for the CSMLS National MLA Certification Examination?\",\"answer\":\"Candidates must read and understand all policies, procedures, and rules in the handbook before applying.\"},{\"question\":\"What happens if a candidate fails to agree to the handbook policies by completing the application form?\",\"answer\":\"Failure to do so may result in a loss of eligibility to write the exam or the candidate’s exam not being marked.\"},{\"question\":\"Where can candidates find the most current version of CSMLS documents?\",\"answer\":\"The most current documents are found on the CSMLS website, and documents are considered out of date once printed or saved.\"}]","Medical Laboratory Assistant National Certification Examination Handbook - version 2 February 2026 | PDF",1790040104,91]