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MLA/T Certification: MLA/T Exam

Refresher programs

OSMT Certification Examination
Review/Refresher Courses
 
The following organizations/schools provide refresher courses to help with preparation for the OSMT MLA/T exam.  Please contact the schools directly to determine which course will meet your needs.

Please note that the OSMT does not approve review/refresher courses.
 
 
Ontario Society of Medical Technologists
234 Eglinton Ave. E.,
Suite 402
Toronto, ON    M4P 1K5
416-485-6768 / 1-800-461-6768

The OSMT study package for the MLA/T Exam is available from the OSMT office for approved exam applicants.
This package is considered an OSMT approved review/refresher course.
Study package includes a textbook (Clinical Laboratory Science: The Basics and Routine Techniques, 5th Edition), Histology and Cytology notes, a reference guide on Acts and Regulations and a practice exam.  Participants study at their own pace.
Cost: $210.00

Please note: courses and packages are generally available about two months prior to the exam date only.

Algonquin Careers Academy
3025 Hurontario St. Suite 600
Mississauga, ON   
L5A 2H1
905-361-2380
Register online at www.algonquinacademy.com

This three day workshop is available for qualified candidates. 
October 2nd, 16th, and 30th, 2010 
9:00 am to 4:00 pm 
Cost is $300
 

CJ Health Care College
1371 Neilson Rd., Suite 401
Scarborough, ON    M1B 4Z8
416-283-8252
Register online at: www.cjcollege.com or call the office at 416-283-8252.
 
The 3 day OSMT Refresher course is available to all MLA/T approved applicants who would like to refresh their knowledge prior to the OSMT exam.  This comprehensive 3 day course includes the MLA/T syllabus of studies required for writing the OSMT exam, complete with notes and a "mock" exam.  Notes are available prior to course start dates.
 
Students must register in advance.
 
Saturday, October 2, 2010
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday, October 16, 2010
9:00 am - 4:00 pm 
Saturday, October 23, 2010
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
 
Cost:  $300.00
 

Everest College (formerly CDI)
Part-time course designed to assist candidates in preparing for the OSMT Certification Exam for MLA/Ts.  Offered twice a year.

Sudbury
66 Elm St., 2nd Floor
(705) 688-1188
 
Monday, November 1 to Friday, November 5, 2010
Students must be an Everest College graduate in order to participate
 
Hamilton
1039 Upper James St.
(905) 745-1140
Call the school at 905-387-5214  for dates and details
 
Kitchener
44 Gaukel St., 2nd Fl.
(519) 745-1140
Contact person: Cherrie Martinez
chemartinez@cci.edu >
 
Saturday, October 16th and Sunday, October 17th 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost: $300
The review will be based on OSMT Competency Guidelines and will cover all areas and courses required to write the certification pertaining to individual MLA program.  Everest College will provide you with a certificate at the end of your refresher course.

Medix School
700 Lawrence Ave. W., Suite 300
Toronto, ON    M6A 3B4
(416) 630-8021

Medix School will be conducting OSMT exam preparation classes for the November 2010 examination for Medix MGLA students only.
October 3, 17, 31, 2010
11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Robetech Institute Inc.
150 Laird Dr., Suite 201
East York, ON
(416) 466-6107
 
Student Services
(416) 466-6107

OSMT Exam Review
Study for the OSMT Exam with Robetech’s Online Review Program.  Review includes an amazing study manual with over 800 multiple choice questions to help you prepare for the actual exam!  Also online access to 10 mock exams that are timed accordingly and corrected as you answer each question will further enhance your exam-writing skills.  Our online review offers you total convenience and accessibility.  You can register, write your exams, and review your manual at any time, with no scheduled dates or required class attendance. 
 
Non-Robetech Graduates:        $600.00 (All Inclusive)
Recent Robetech Graduates:    No Fees
Past Robetech Graduates (over 3 years)  $300.00 (All Inclusive)
 
To register for the program please contact Betanya Tefera at betanya@robetech.com
 
Refresher Course for Re-write Applicants:
Applies to those who have been informed by OSMT to complete a “Refresher Course”
This program involves further training in the theoretical of laboratory technology and the practical diagnostics procedures and techniques.  The program is offered full-time, part-time and combination correspondence.  Completion time is approx. 6-12 weeks.  Students taking the course in-school will be provided hands-on practice in our laboratory including ECG and Phlebotomy.  Students completing the program on a correspondence basis will receive all of the same text books but will required to provide an evaluation of their practical skills by their supervisor.  For those currently not working within a clinical setting, you may be required to complete your practical evaluation at Robetech. 
 
Pre-Requisite: Graduate of an MLA/T diploma program accredited by OSMT.
It is assumed that those applying have the basic knowledge and skills of an MLA/T, as this is a comprehensive refresher program, not a diploma course.
 
Tuition Fees: $3,400.00 (All Inclusive).  The CCER Program is also included in the tuition.
A "Certification of Completion" will be issued upon completion.