CMLTO Online Services
The online application is the first step in registering with the CMLTO. To begin or to access your current CMLTO online application log into the Online Services portal:
Guarantor’s Verification Form and Other Supporting Documents
The Guarantor’s Verification Form is used when applicants or registrants are submitting documents to the CMLTO. A helpful useful resource for investigating the different documents that may be submitted can be found below. This resource outlines the various documents by the registration criteria.
Also, a useful resource for investigating the different documents that may be submitted can be found here. This resource outlines the various documents by the registration criteria.
Registration Webinars
CMLTO staff hosted an engaging and informative webinar on the updates made to CMLTO registration pathways.
To access a transcript of the webinar in English, click here.
Webinar for internationally educated applicants
You can access a copy of the webinar transcript in English here: (ENG)
Webinar for Canadian-educated applicants
You can access a copy of the webinar transcript in English here: (ENG)
Public Register Webinars
The CMLTO Public Register lists all MLTs who are authorized to practice in Ontario. Individuals appearing on the Public Register as Practising or Non-practising may use the protected title Medical Laboratory Technologist or its abbreviation MLT. For details on how to use the Public Register, please follow the links below for a detailed webinar on its various functionalities:
You can access a copy of the webinar transcript in English here: (ENG)
Registration Policies
Please see below for details about the legislation the outlines the Registration requirements and applicable Registration Committee policies.
Emergency and As of Right Registration Pathway Updates
As of 2023, regulatory amendments were made that led to 2 additional pathways to CMLTO registration: As of Right and Emergency Registration Class. Please read below for further details on both:
The As of Right registration pathway was created to expedite the registration process for interjurisdictional practitioners who are individuals practising as MLTs in another regulated province in Canada.
The Emergency registration pathway was enabled to allow for the registration of applicants in situations where the normal CMLTO registration processes are significantly interrupted.
How do I become eligible for the Emergency Certificate of Registration?
Emergency certificates can only be issued or renewed when the Ministry of Health or the CMLTO Board of Directors declares an emergency. Before you register for the Emergency class, please contact the CMLTO to confirm if an emergency was declared. For more information, please refer to the Registration Committee Policy 21: Emergency Certificate of Registration available here. Please note that those with Emergency certificates will practise under supervision.
For more information about practising under supervision, please consult the following resources:
MLT Education & National Examination Information
Accredited MLT educational programs
Please visit the Accreditation Canada website to view the current listings of accredited and registered programs by province at : Educational Programs – Accreditation Canada
CSMLS Prior Learning Assessment
CSMLS Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) is a type of assessment for internationally educated MLTs to evaluate their academic credentials and work experience. The CSMLS PLA assessment ensures the equivalency of applicants’ education and experience to the Canadian standards. For more information, please click here.
Bridging Program
There are educational opportunities for internationally educated MLTs, but it is important to note these are not accredited programs. These include:
CSMLS Certification Examination
Medical laboratory technologist (MLT) certification examinations are administered by the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS).
For information and resources regarding the CSMLS certification exam including application dates, fees, and the process and fees for manual verification of exam results, contact the CSMLS at www.csmls.org
Refresher Courses
Please see below for more information regarding refresher courses available for medical laboratory technologists:
Medical laboratory science refresher course list – (PDF)
Courses in genetics – (PDF)
Courses in cytology – (PDF)
If you have any questions or were unable to find the information you were looking for on this page, please contact the CMLTO Registration Department at registration@cmlto.com
