Capstone Report prepared for CAPLA and CSMLS
The Canadian Society for Medical laboratory Science (CSMLS) is the national certification body for medical laboratory technologists (MLTs). The CSMLS develops and administers entry-level certification examinations for medical laboratory technology in 3 disciplines; General Medical Laboratory Technology, Clinical Genetics, and Diagnostic Cytology.
In an effort to partially address an impending shortage of mLts, the CSMLS developed a Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) process to evaluate the credentials, education and experience of internationally trained MLTs against the Competency profile and education requirements expected an entry level technologist in Canada. The goal of the PLA process is to allow internally trained mLTs to be more quickly deemed eligible to take and pass the certification exam, and thus entre the Canadian labour market.
Development Date: September 2006
Author(s): Barbara Haley, Susan Simosko