Internationally Educated
Special Considerations
If you are a newcomer to Ontario and have a diploma, degree and relevant work experience from another country as a Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician (MLA/T), you can have your academic credentials, work experience assessed and recognized in order to be eligible to write the MLPAO MLA/T certification exam under the "Special Considerations" category.
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Before you apply, please read and self-evaluate your knowledge and skills with the Competencies expected of an entry-level Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician (MLA/T) document.
NOTE: Your education and experience in another country do not automatically make you eligible to write the certification exam. Special Consideration applicants are required to take refresher or specific course work at the discretion of the MLPAO. In addition, if you do not have any experience within the last 3 years with ECG and/or phlebotomy procedures, a course(s) in these areas will also be required.
Applications are reviewed and assessed for exam eligibility after all required documents and fee payment are received.
Applicants will be notified by email of their eligibility and next steps within three weeks.
If you have any questions please email exam@mlpao.org.