CAMLPR Prior Learning Assessment

As an IEMLT, you may be able to establish your eligibility to write the Canadian Alliance of Medical Laboratory Professionals Regulators (CAMLPR) National Entry-to-Practice Examinations through the Flexible Pathways process.

The PLA process evaluates your academic credentials, experiential (practical) learning, professional development and work history to determine your equivalency to the national competency profile which is the standard for Canada.

IMPORTANT
A Language Proficiency test may be required if your credential evaluation states your language of instruction was not in English or French. For specific information about the Language Proficiency Requirement in the PLA process, see the CAMLPR website.

All information pertaining to the prior learning assessment can be found on the CAMLPR website. 

The cost for the PLA is $900 CAD and $175 for Account Creation.

There are three possible outcomes:

  1. You meet the requirements and are eligible to write the CAMLPR Examinations.
  2. You meet the majority of requirements, but there is a gap in your education or experience. CAMLPR may be able to help you find a tailored education plan*.
  3. You do not meet the requirements to be a Registered Medical Laboratory Technologist. You may receive information about other possible career options.

*If your assessment results conclude that there is a gap in your education or experience, you will be given a report explaining the gaps that need to be filled. This will include a tailored education plan outlining required courses and educational institutions offering the courses. Once these gap training courses are completed you will be eligible to write the CAMLPR Examinations. 

Completing a bridging program is another option for addressing the gap training.

Recognized bridging programs:

NOTE: If official documents are not available during the PLA process, CAMLPR will evaluate alternate documents on a case by case basis. CAMLPR will only proceed with an evaluation if documents have been authenticated according to standard procedures.

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