New Brunswick Society of Medical Laboratory Technologists

National Press Release - CAMLPR Competency Profiles

The Canadian Alliance of Medical Laboratory Professionals Regulators (CAMLPR) released new competency profiles for eight fields of practice.

Starting November 1, 2025, all internationally educated medical laboratory technologists (IEMLTs) and non-traditionally educated applicants (BSc, MSc, PhD) must follow the CAMLPR Pathways application and registration processes. These include prior learning assessments and competency assessments (entry-to-practice exam).

Beginning March 1, 2026, CAMLPR will administer these assessments to all registration applicants, including those educated domestically, based on the new CAMLPR competency profiles. Those entering an accredited medical laboratory sciences program on or after March 1, 2026, will be required to pass the CAMLPR assessment (exam).

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A message from our 2024 President: Brittany Larkin

Dear NBSMLT Members,

I am writing to provide further clarity about the significant update regarding the administration of examinations and prior learning assessments for individuals seeking to enter the Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) profession in Canada.

The Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) and the Canadian Alliance of Medical Laboratory Professionals Regulators (CAMLPR) have recently announced that CAMLPR will assume responsibility for delivering prior learning assessments and examination services. This transition will affect those seeking entry into the MLT profession across Canada.

CAMLPR, is an alliance of the provincial health regulatory authorities for medical laboratory technology, including NBSMLT as one of its members. This decision aligns with CAMLPR’s regulatory mandate and will follow the completion of their current initiatives, namely the “Gateway for MLTs” and “Flexible Registration Pathways” projects. As part of these projects, CAMLPR is developing new processes for prior learning assessment and entry-to-practice certification examinations as part of this transition. This will ease the burden on internationally educated MLTs and allow for more seamless entry to practice. The CSMLS has committed to collaborating closely with CAMLPR during this period to ensure a smooth transition.

Please be assured that, as a current MLT registered with NBSMLT, these changes will not affect your existing registration status.

We are confident that the continued regulation of our profession by NBSMLT will remain robust and responsive to the evolving needs of laboratories across the country, but more specifically in New Brunswick.

I want to extend our gratitude to the CSMLS for their dedicated oversight of the MLT certification exam in Canada over the past 85 years and we look forward to them continuing to advocate for our profession.

For further details about CAMLPR, the Gateway for MLTs and Flexible Pathways projects, and further updates, we encourage you to visit the CAMLPR website.

Thank you for your ongoing dedication to serving the public in New Brunswick and for your valuable contributions to the field of Medical Laboratory Science.

Brittany Larkin

NBSMLT 2024 President