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Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science. The certifying body and professional society for #Canada's #MedLab professionals. #LabWeek #BehindEveryPatient csmls.org
Wondering what the Certification Exam actually covers? 🤔
Our Competency Profiles outline every skill, task, and knowledge area you’ll be assessed on.
They’re your roadmap: what’s critical for safe, competent practice now and in your future career.
👉Explore the profiles at the link in our bio.
Before a doctor makes a diagnosis, a medical lab professional (MLP) has already taken the first critical step.
MLPs are the ones who first receive the specimen, check it, prepare it, and ensure it’s ready for accurate testing.
📅 2026 is around the corner! Make sure your CSMLS membership is up to date!.
Renew by December 31 to keep your learning access, PLI coverage, career tools, and members-only resources going strong all year long. Your PLI ends the moment your membership does!
Visit the link in our bio to renew!
2026 is just around the corner! Plan your professional development and advance your career in the next year.
The Transfusion Medicine Refresher course, Intro to Ethics and Professionalism in Medical Laboratory Science, and the Lab Safety series will begin on January 1, 2026.
Register now!
❗October exam results are officially out! Check your portal to view the results.
We’re proud of the hard work, dedication, and long hours you put into preparing for this moment.
Congratulations to all our new medical lab professionals!
👉The next step? Become a member today via the link in our bio.
Stay current with medical lab news and advancements!
Don’t miss important research and discoveries in your field.
Subscribe to labbuzz.csmls.org, a CSMLS initiative designed to keep you informed.
This course covers the fundamental techniques for drawing blood specimens in accordance with the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) guidelines.
Register now: bit.ly/3Y6nYgs
Attention, phlebotomists: It's time to refresh your venipuncture techniques! 💉
We are offering a free course for members, in collaboration with the Center for Phlebotomy Education, Inc.
If you're interested in obtaining employer funding to attend the conference, check this website: labcon.csmls.org/delegates/ho...
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Registration for LABCON2026 in Vancouver is opening in January!
Learn from your peers, explore new technologies and connect with industry experts from across the country, from May 8–10!
The contest to win a LABCON pass has wrapped… but your chance to renew hasn’t! 🎉
You still have until December 31 to renew your 2026 CSMLS membership to keep access to free learning, career resources, PLI coverage, and the network that supports every step of your career.
🚨 LAST DAY TO WIN A LABCON2026 PASS! 🚨
This is it; your final chance to be entered to win the full LABCON2026 experience. What you can win:
Conference ✔️
Hotel stay ✔️
Gala ticket ✔️
But, only if you renew your CSMLS membership before 11:59 pm EST TONIGHT! 🔗 Visit csmls.org
⏰ Only 2 days left! Renew today to keep your FREE education, PLI options, and career tools and stay in the running for the LABCON2026 prize package.
This is your “do it before you forget” reminder.
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🎉 3 DAYS LEFT! 🎉
Renew your 2026 CSMLS membership to be entered to win a LABCON2026 pass, which includes a 3-night hotel stay + 3-day pass + gala ticket.
Your membership benefits continue. But if you wait, your chance to win will be gone. 👉 Renew via the link in our bio or visit csmls.org
Save the date for the IFBLS 2026 World Congress in Chiba, Japan, from September 23 - 27! Next year's congress theme is "Bridge to the future of BLS around the world."
Learn more at: https://www.ifbls2026.jp/
🚨 Contest closes in a few DAYS! 🚨 Renew your 2026 CSMLS membership now to keep your member benefits & PLI, and score your chance to win a full LABCON2026 pass— conference, hotel, gala… the whole thing.
If you’re planning to renew anyway, do it while you can still win big. 👀
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Want to be the first to know when CSMLS has a new event for med lab professionals? Sign up for eNEWS and get a bi-weekly updates about everything happening at the society and how we can help you grow in your career!
Stay informed. Stay connected. 👉 Subscribe at csmls.org
The role spans areas from hematology to clinical genetics, requiring precision, high attention to detail, and a commitment to supporting each patient's journey.
CSMLS recognizes the level of preparation and effort you invest in every test. And we're here to support you. 👏
#MedLab #Lab #MLT #MLA
Medical laboratory professionals conduct hundreds of millions of tests each year, delivering vital information about the health of Canadians. 🔬
21.11.2025 14:30 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0Plus! By becoming a student member, you can enjoy savings of over 30% on the practice exam! This means you'll save more than the cost of membership!
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Get ready for your MLT or MLA Certification Exam with CSMLS resources!
To sign up for our live presentation featuring certification experts on January 22, 2026, click the link in our bio.
Rhonda Pouliot, MLT, shared valuable insights with us on how to thrive during your first years as a medical laboratory professional, including strategies for handling conflict effectively.
For more tips, read the entire article here: https://bit.ly/48mEi2x
Navigating laboratory culture can be challenging, especially when adapting to a role that prioritizes precision and accuracy.
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Members, there are newly added job postings in the CSMLS Job Bank!
Log in to your account to check out these and more opportunities: https://bit.ly/3JAebvd
PLI coverage during your clinical placement (so you’re protected while you learn),
Exam prep tools, study resources & career tips,
Scholarships, grants & student discounts, including discounts on exam registration,
A network of future lab professionals across Canada.
Late nights. Early classes. Endless studying. You're putting in the hard work. Why not let us help you prepare for your exam and the career that comes after it?
For just $26, you can become a CSMLS student member and get access to perks made just for you:
Did you know that as a CSMLS member, you have access to many discounts through Perkopolis?
Take advantage of your membership this month! https://bit.ly/4mTP8RU
Juliana Pico, Communications Associate at CSMLS, spoke with them to reflect on their careers, the changes they have witnessed in laboratory medicine, and their reasons for continuing to renew their membership.
Read the full article here: bit.ly/4oFYHFy
MLTs Ron MacDonald, S. Irene Kritikopoulos, Reuben Noseworthy, Laura Harrison, and Colleen Costello are among more than 100 members who have been with CSMLS for over 40 years.
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Did you know the majority of PLI claims made by our members have involved defense against provincial regulators' disciplinary actions?
CSMLS PLI offers peace of mind, designed specifically to protect medical laboratory professionals and it only costs a few cents a day!
Learn more at csmls.org
