MEDICAL LABORATORY
ASSISTANT/TECHNICIAN
CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION

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How do I get my foreign credentials assessed?
If you are a newcomer to Ontario and have a diploma or degree from another country, you may need to have your academic credentials recognized in order to help you join the labour market, enter a training or educational program, or get recognition of professional training. You will therefore need an assessment of your academic credentials and a comparison of those credentials to Ontario educational standards.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS ASSESSMENT SERVICES

The OSMT MLA/T Certification Committee accepts applications to write the certification examination from individuals who fall into any one of the following categories:

Student
Applicants must be enrolled in an OSMT approved training program and expect to obtain a diploma or certificate before the November 6, 2004 exam date. (Graduation must be validated prior to the exam.)

Graduate
Applicants who have obtained a diploma from an OSMT approved training program within the last five (5) years.

1. Canadian-trained or Canadian work experience

   Applicants who do not meet one of the above criteria may apply under special consideration. Applicants must have a considerable record of related Canadian work experience and/or education.
    

2. Internationally-trained
   Applicants who obtained education or work experience outside of Canada may also apply under "special consideration" but must provide an academic credentials assessment prior to the exam date.

See prerequisites for documentation requirements.

PREREQUISITES
FOR FALL 2004 CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION
AS A MEDICAL LABORATORY ASSISTANT/TECHNICIAN (MLA/T)

1. The applicant must have a Grade 12 education or equivalent and submit a copy of a diploma or transcripts as proof.
2. The applicant must be currently enrolled in an OSMT approved technical program with a completion date prior to the scheduled examination date. Each applicant must have their application form signed by the school's Program Director.
   Proof of program completion will be required - must submit a copy of the diploma before exam results will be released.
   OR
3. The applicant must have graduated from an OSMT approved technical program within the last five (5) years and submit a copy of a diploma or transcripts as proof.

Special Consideration applicants must have a minimum of 6 months Canadian work experience and submit an application with the following documents:

1. A letter from your current employer or past employer(s) stating position held, length of time in the position, and a list of duties performed.  As a general rule, your letter(s) of employment should indicate at least two years of laboratory experience.  A copy of your resume must be included.
2. An academic credentials assessment must be provided by all applicants who received their education outside of Canada. Please contact the OSMT office or visit our web site for information on approved assessment centres.  If your academic credentials assessment is not available by the application deadline date then then it should be submitted as soon as you receive it (please indicate it's to follow).  Application however must be in by the deadline date. 
3. A copy of a diploma or transcripts from the highest level of education received in the science field.

*Special Consideration applicants may be required to take a refresher program at the discretion of the Approval Committee before they receive approval to sit for the OSMT Certification Exam. 

Please note:
Do not send original documents as they will not be returned. Also, please send only the documents requested above. You will be notified if the Approval Committee requires additional information. Proof of Canadian equivalency is required for those applicants who have obtained technical training outside of Canada.

A copy of the Common Core Competency Guidelines, along with other relevant information, will be forwarded to the applicant with notification of approval to write the certification examination.

Applicants will be notified by mail of their eligibility approximately one (1) month following the application deadline date.  Marks and certificates will be held for any outstanding items.

Application fee of $65 plus GST ($69.55, non-refundable) is payable at the time of application. Applications accompanied by this fee mush reach the OSMT office no later than July 2, 2004 (or closest business day) to be eligible for consideration. Applications will not be processed without copies of relevant diplomas/certificates. Incomplete applications will be rejected. Application fee is good for two (2) consecutive exams.  Applicants will be notified by mail of their eligibility approximately one (1) month following the application deadline date.

Examination fee of $150 plus GST ($160.50) is payable upon receipt of notification of approval. This fee must reach the OSMT office no later than September 3, 2004 (or closest business day) for the applicant to remain eligible to write the exam. Examination fee must be paid for each written attempt. Should applicant fail twice, you must show proof of additional education before you may apply again.

Transfer fee of $40.00 (non-refundable) is payable at the time of request. Applicants may transfer twice (consecutively) before they must reapply. This fee must accompany a letter requesting to transfer to the next consecutive exam. 

Request to Withdrawl must be made by in writing by September 17, 2004 in order to receive a refund.  A $40 administration fee will apply.

Make cheque/money order payable to OSMT. Post-dated cheques and cheques returned unpaid (e.g. NSF) are not acceptable and will void the application and/or approval. Payments can be made by VISA or MasterCard using the form enclosed with the application. If approval of the charge to the credit card account is declined by the issuer, the exam application and/or approval is void.

The examination will be held on Saturday, November 6, 2004 at 0900 hours. Approved applicants will be notified of their examination site 2-3 weeks prior to the exam date. Requests to transfer to another site must be made in writing prior to the exam date.

All candidates will be notified of exam results by mail 8 to 10 weeks after the examination date. No marks will be given out by phone.

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