CAMLPR Prior Learning Assessment
What is CAMLPR?
The Canadian Alliance of Medical Laboratory Professionals Regulators (CAMLPR) is a national alliance of provincial medical laboratory professional regulators in Canada.
CAMLPR supports its members by delivering shared, national assessment and examination services that help ensure consistent, fair, and transparent evaluation of applicants across jurisdictions.
CAMLPR does not grant registration or licensure. Decisions about registration and certificates of practice are made solely by the provincial regulator.
CAMLPR Services
CAMLPR delivers the following national assessment and examination services:
Prior Learning Assessment (PLA)
The Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) evaluates an applicant’s education, training, and professional experience against Canadian competency standards for medical laboratory technology.
The PLA is primarily used for internationally educated applicants and helps identify:
- Whether an applicant’s competencies align with Canadian standards
- Any learning or assessment requirements that may be needed
PLA outcomes support the registration process but do not guarantee eligibility for registration with a provincial regulator.
For full details about the PLA process, requirements, and timelines, visit:
Important: English Language Assessment
For information on the CMLTM's English Language Assessment requirements, please review
BOA-17: Language Proficiency policy.