PrintInternational Applicants
College of Medical Laboratory Technologists
of Ontario
36 Toronto St., Suite 905
Toronto, ON M5J 2C5
Phone: 416-861-9605
Website: http://www.cmlto.com/
Please contact the CMLTO for the requirements needed to be certified as a medical laboratory technologist.
OSMT membership is comprised of various membership categories. To be an Medical Laboratory Technologist member it is mandatory to be registered with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) or have received certification by the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS). Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician members must have passed the OSMT MLA/T certification exam.
There are also other membership opportunities with the OSMT. Please review our Membership Categories page for more details.
NEW: A pilot program was offered in early 2008 on "Understanding the Canadian Health Care System, Culture and Context: An Orientation Program for Internationally Trained Health Professionals". Orientation to Canadian Health Care Systems, Culture and Context is designed for nurses, occupational therapists, pharmacists, physiotherapists, medical radiation technologists, and medical laboratory technologists at any stage of licensure. This five week course will provide learners with a deepened understanding of how the Canadian Health Care System is organized, what Canadian patients expect from their health care providers, and how to communicate with patients and caregivers, as well as provide an opportunity to meet other newly arrived health care professionals in a supportive learning environment. For additional information, see http://www.iehpcanada.utoronto.ca/pre/overview.html.
Citizenship and Immigration Canada has created a new office to help internationally trained individuals find the information and services they need to get their training and credentials assessed and recognized in Canada. Canada’s Foreign Credentials Referral Office (FCRO) can be accessed at http://www.credentials.gc.ca/.
Service Canada also provides information and referral services in Canada toll-free at 1-888-854-1805.
By the fall 2007, 320 walk-in Service Canada Centres will be available throughout Canada to provide one-stop, easy access to a growing range of programs and services to individuals who are already in Canada.
The OSMT wishes to thank the Government of Canada for this new and much needed initiative to help integrate internationally trained individuals bring their diverse skills and experience to Canada.
