Members, looking for a new job?
The CSMLS Job Bank has new job postings. Whether you're looking for your first job or exploring what's next in your career, we're here to support you.
More job postings available here: csmls.org/member-hub/secure/browse-jobs/
The Spring 2026 issue is available in print and in our new digital format! Available on any device, you can read it whenever and wherever it's most convenient.
The summer issue will be the first digital-only issue, and the Journal will be delivered in both print and digital formats in the fall.
Most people start studying with notes. Top performers start with the CSMLS Competency Profile.
The Competency Profile is the foundation of the CSMLS MLA and Alberta MLT certification exams. Focusing on what you can actually do in practice, not just what you memorized.
De plus, vous y trouverez un article consacré à la Semaine du labo hashtag #LabWeek présentant des affiches antérieures de la SCSLM qui soulignent votre rôle dans les soins de santé.
À la page centrale de cette édition, vous trouverez une affiche pour la Semaine du labo 2026. Détachez-la soigneusement et accrochez-la avec fierté dans votre labo!
Ce numéro présente des articles intéressants comme :
🔬 La résurgence de la rougeole au Canada par Katherine O’Brien
🔬 Le parcours d’une technologiste de laboratoire médical avec Mercy Ships par Breanna Charleson
🔬 Le Projet « Cellfie » par Juliana Pico
Membres de la SCSLM, vérifiez vos boîtes à lettres! Vous pourriez avoir reçu votre exemplaire de l'édition du printemps du Journal, accompagné d’articles gratuits de la Semaine du labo #LabWeek!
The centrefold of this edition is the 2026 Lab Week poster. Remove it carefully and hang it proudly in your lab! And, you’ll find a special hashtag #LabWeek article featuring previous CSMLS posters highlighting your role in health care.
This edition features interesting stories such as:
🔬Canada’s Measles Resurgence by Katherine O’Brien
🔬An MLT’s Journey with Mercy Ships by Breanna Charleson
🔬The Cellfie Project by Juliana Pico
CSMLS members, check your mailboxes! Some of you might have received your Spring Journal, along with your #LabWeek free goodies!
Faites en sorte que cette semaine vous rappelle, ainsi qu’aux autres, du rôle primordial que vous jouez dans le parcours de chaque patient.
Bonne Semaine du labo #LabWeek!
À titre de foyer national des professionnelles et professionnels de laboratoire médical au Canada, nous comprenons le rôle essentiel que vous jouez dans l’efficacité du système de santé canadien, et nous reconnaissons que vos contributions vont bien au-delà de ce qui est habituellement observé.
En cette Semaine nationale du laboratoire médical, nous mettons l’accent sur votre rôle en tant que véritables partenaires dans le parcours de chaque patient.
Let this be a week to remind you and others of the essential role you play in every patient’s journey.
Happy #LabWeek! #EveryTest
As the national home for medical laboratory professionals in Canada, we understand the vital role you play in the effective functioning of Canada’s health care system, and we also recognize that your contributions extend beyond what is typically acknowledged.
This National Medical Laboratory Week, we are highlighting your role as true partners in every patient’s journey.
Discounted registration ends today.
Get your tickets for LABCON2026 with our early bird discount now! A full conference pass will be $100 more tomorrow.
We can't wait to see you in Vancouver to learn, connect with peers, and enjoy the beautiful city!
Interested in leadership?
Learn from the best at LABCON2026 in Vancouver!
LABCON is the premier conference for medical laboratory professionals in Canada.
Join us from May 8 -10, 2026! The Early Bird registration window will be closing April 10.
Get your tickets at labcon.csmls.org
IMPORTANT: If you don't have PLI and a claim is made against you, even if the incident occurred before added PLI insurance, you may not be covered. Continuous insurance is important! Become a member today at csmls.org.
You also get access to CE credited learning resources, professional updates, career support, and discounts that help you grow throughout your career.
Our PLI is available as an opt-in with membership, helping you stay protected while staying connected to the national community that supports your career.
And membership gives you more than coverage.
Professional Liability Insurance is one of the most important protections you can have. And PLI from CSMLS is built specifically for medical laboratory professionals.
As an MLA student, joining your national professional community shows employers you’re serious about your future. Plus, you’ll get support through school, career-building opportunities, and discounts on certification exams and prep resources.
Start early. Save money. Visit csmls.org to join today!
We’re proud to connect with students early and help them move forward with confidence. We look forward to seeing you all again!
At Anderson College, our Certification and PLA Manager, Lorna Zilic, connected with a couple classes of MLA students to talk about the certification exam...what to expect, how to prepare, and how CSMLS supports them.
Time is running out to purchase your LABCON2026 tickets with early bird pricing!
Book your spot before April 10 at labcon.csmls.org
Get ready for an exciting experience at LABCON! Attendees will not only deepen their knowledge and network, but they'll also have a great time with their peers! Join us for a fantastic blend of learning and fun!
👉Check the social events we have planned for you.
Even better? CSMLS members get exclusive discounts on practice exams and bundles, plus access to over 1,000+ hours of learning and resources for FREE that are highly valued by employers across the country.
👉 Invest in your future and explore the link in our bio.
Preparing for your certification exam? Don’t leave it to guesswork.
The CSMLS practice test is designed to help you feel confident, identify knowledge gaps, and walk into exam day knowing what to expect. It’s one of the smartest ways to boost your chances of success.
