Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician Certification
Why Become Certified?
The MLPAO is the certifying body for Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technicians (MLA/T) in the province of Ontario. The association's certification program validates that an individual has attained a recognized level of standards and training through EQual Canada accredited educational institutions.
Certification by the MLPAO is regarded as the preferred examination by many Ontario employers. Search the cMLA/T^MLPAO Certification Registry here.
Top 7 reasons to become an MLPAO certified MLA/T:​
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Leaders in MLA/T certification - over the past 35 years, MLPAO has certified more than 25,000 individuals.
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Great pricing - MLPAO certification exam is the lowest priced MLA/T certification exam in Canada.
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Convenience - 4 exam sessions per year to fit your schedule (March, June, September, and November).
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Qualification - MLPAO certification is a minimum qualification for hire in many workplaces in Ontario.
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Current competencies - Competency Guidelines have been developed in collaboration with employers to ensure that MLA/Ts have the knowledge and skills required to be successful in the workplace.
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Increased employability and portability – MLPAO certification is recognized by employers across Ontario and Canada.
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cMLA/T^MLPAO credential - MLPAO certified MLA/Ts qualify for the additional cMLA/T^MLPAO credential that recognizes your commitment to your career and continuing professional development.
MLA/T Certification Exam
For MLA/T Certification Exam information including eligibility requirements, exam dates, fees, and registration, please click on the link below.
Practice Exam
This tool provides students the opportunity to see what sample multiple choice questions could look like from each competency category. It is meant to be used as a supporting mechanism that partners with the students other supporting material such as textbooks and study material. As students prepare for the upcoming exam, this practice exam allows them to see what areas they need to keep reviewing. This is a great way to get a feel for what the exam could look like and allows students to work on timing and how they approach each question. The Practice Exam and Certification Exam use the same platform, this means that the online testing environments are similar. Good luck on the practice exam! The cost for the PREP EXAM is $45.00. Select the link to purchase.
Approved Schools
Graduation from an EQual accredited MLA/T program provides automatic eligibility to the MLPAO certification exam. For a list of MLPAO approved school programs for Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technicians (MLA/Ts) click the button below.
Standards of Practice
The Standards of Practice for Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technicians