The Canadian Alliance for Medical Laboratory Professionals Regulators (CAMLPR), which represents its membership of provincial regulators for the medical laboratory technologist (MLT) profession, recently released new competency profiles for the fields of practice within medical laboratory technology. As part of its legislated regulatory requirements, CAMLPR members are assuming the responsibility for providing prior learning assessment (PLA) and competency assessment (examination) services for MLTs in Canada. CAMLPR is preparing new prior learning assessment and competency assessments based on these profiles to ensure that both internationally and Canadian- educated applicants continue to meet standards necessary for public safety.
CAMLPR has developed answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) to help you better understand the changes and what they mean for you. This FAQ will be revised periodically as more questions are received by CAMLPR and as more information becomes available.