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If you do not fulfil the requirements above, please visit Immigration Canada.
To become licensed as an RN in British Columbia, please see BCCNM (British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives).
To become licensed as a RPN in British Columbia, please see BCCNM (British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives).
To become licensed as an LPN in British Columbia, please see BCCNM (British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives).
Abbreviations: MLT (Medical Laboratory Technologist), MLA (Medical Laboratory Assistant AKA Technician), UST (Sonographer / Ultrasound Radiographer), CLXT (Combined Lab & X-Ray Technologist)
Please note: Membership in CSMLS is voluntary. The only exception applies to medical laboratory technologists (MLTs) who work in New Brunswick. The regulatory body, the New Brunswick Society of Medical Laboratory Technologists, requires CSMLS membership as a condition of licensure. Some employers require CSMLS membership as a condition of employment.
To become licensed as an RN in Alberta, please see CARNA (College & Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta).
To become licensed as a RPN in Alberta, please see CRPNA (College of Psychiatric Nurses of Alberta)
To become licensed as an LPN in Alberta, please see CLPNA (College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta)
Abbreviations: MLT (Medical Laboratory Technologist), MLA (Medical Laboratory Assistant AKA Technician), UST (Sonographer / Ultrasound Radiographer), CLXT (Combined Lab & X-Ray Technologist)
Please note: Membership in CSMLS is voluntary. The only exception applies to medical laboratory technologists (MLTs) who work in New Brunswick. The regulatory body, the New Brunswick Society of Medical Laboratory Technologists, requires CSMLS membership as a condition of licensure. Some employers require CSMLS membership as a condition of employment.
To become licensed as an RN in Saskatchewan, please see SRNA (Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association).
To become licensed as a RPN in Saskatchewan, please see RPNAS (Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of Saskatchewan)
To become licensed as an LPN in Saskatchewan, please see SALPN (Saskatchewan Association of Licensed Practical Nurses)
Abbreviations: MLT (Medical Laboratory Technologist), MLA (Medical Laboratory Assistant AKA Technician), UST (Sonographer / Ultrasound Radiographer), CLXT (Combined Lab & X-Ray Technologist)
Please note: Membership in CSMLS is voluntary. The only exception applies to medical laboratory technologists (MLTs) who work in New Brunswick. The regulatory body, the New Brunswick Society of Medical Laboratory Technologists, requires CSMLS membership as a condition of licensure. Some employers require CSMLS membership as a condition of employment.
To become licensed as an RN in Manitoba, please see CRNM (College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba).
To become licensed as a RPN in Manitoba, please see CRPNM (College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba)
To become licensed as an LPN in Manitoba, please see CLPNM (College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba)
Abbreviations: MLT (Medical Laboratory Technologist), MLA (Medical Laboratory Assistant AKA Technician), UST (Sonographer / Ultrasound Radiographer), CLXT (Combined Lab & X-Ray Technologist)
Please note: Membership in CSMLS is voluntary. The only exception applies to medical laboratory technologists (MLTs) who work in New Brunswick. The regulatory body, the New Brunswick Society of Medical Laboratory Technologists, requires CSMLS membership as a condition of licensure. Some employers require CSMLS membership as a condition of employment.
To become licensed as an RN in New Brunswick, please see NANB (Nurses Association of New Brunswick).
To become licensed as an LPN in New Brunswick, please see ANBLPN (Association of New Brunswick Licensed Practical Nurses)
Abbreviations: MLT (Medical Laboratory Technologist), MLA (Medical Laboratory Assistant AKA Technician), UST (Sonographer / Ultrasound Radiographer), CLXT (Combined Lab & X-Ray Technologist)
Please note: Membership in CSMLS is voluntary. The only exception applies to medical laboratory technologists (MLTs) who work in New Brunswick. The regulatory body, the New Brunswick Society of Medical Laboratory Technologists, requires CSMLS membership as a condition of licensure. Some employers require CSMLS membership as a condition of employment.
The licensing bodies in Nova Scotia have amalgamated and become NSCN “Nova Scotia College of Nursing” which regulates LPNS, RNs and NPs.
Please visit Nova Scotia College of Nursing for more information.
Abbreviations: MLT (Medical Laboratory Technologist), MLA (Medical Laboratory Assistant AKA Technician), UST (Sonographer / Ultrasound Radiographer), CLXT (Combined Lab & X-Ray Technologist)
Please note: Membership in CSMLS is voluntary. The only exception applies to medical laboratory technologists (MLTs) who work in New Brunswick. The regulatory body, the New Brunswick Society of Medical Laboratory Technologists, requires CSMLS membership as a condition of licensure. Some employers require CSMLS membership as a condition of employment.
To become licensed as an RN in PEI, please see ARNPEI (Association of Registered Nurses of Prince Edward Island)
To become licensed as an LPN in PEI, please see LPNAPEI (LPN Association of Prince Edward Island)
Abbreviations: MLT (Medical Laboratory Technologist), MLA (Medical Laboratory Assistant AKA Technician), UST (Sonographer / Ultrasound Radiographer), CLXT (Combined Lab & X-Ray Technologist)
Please note: Membership in CSMLS is voluntary. The only exception applies to medical laboratory technologists (MLTs) who work in New Brunswick. The regulatory body, the New Brunswick Society of Medical Laboratory Technologists, requires CSMLS membership as a condition of licensure. Some employers require CSMLS membership as a condition of employment.
To become licensed as an RN in Newfoundland, please see CRNNL (College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador)
To become licensed as an LPN in Newfoundland, please see CLPNNL (College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador)
Abbreviations: MLT (Medical Laboratory Technologist), MLA (Medical Laboratory Assistant AKA Technician), UST (Sonographer / Ultrasound Radiographer), CLXT (Combined Lab & X-Ray Technologist)
Please note: Membership in CSMLS is voluntary. The only exception applies to medical laboratory technologists (MLTs) who work in New Brunswick. The regulatory body, the New Brunswick Society of Medical Laboratory Technologists, requires CSMLS membership as a condition of licensure. Some employers require CSMLS membership as a condition of employment.
To become licensed as an RN in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut, please see RNANTNU (Registered Nurse Association of Northwest Territories & Nunavut)
To become licensed as an LPN in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut, please see the website for the Registrar, Professional Licensing, Health and Social Services.
Abbreviations: MLT (Medical Laboratory Technologist), MLA (Medical Laboratory Assistant AKA Technician), UST (Sonographer / Ultrasound Radiographer), CLXT (Combined Lab & X-Ray Technologist)
Please note: Membership in CSMLS is voluntary. The only exception applies to medical laboratory technologists (MLTs) who work in New Brunswick. The regulatory body, the New Brunswick Society of Medical Laboratory Technologists, requires CSMLS membership as a condition of licensure. Some employers require CSMLS membership as a condition of employment.
To become licensed as an RN in the Yukon, please see YRNA (Yukon Registered Nurses Association)
To become licensed as an LPN in the Yukon, please see the Department of Community Services.
Abbreviations: MLT (Medical Laboratory Technologist), MLA (Medical Laboratory Assistant AKA Technician), UST (Sonographer / Ultrasound Radiographer), CLXT (Combined Lab & X-Ray Technologist)
Please note: Membership in CSMLS is voluntary. The only exception applies to medical laboratory technologists (MLTs) who work in New Brunswick. The regulatory body, the New Brunswick Society of Medical Laboratory Technologists, requires CSMLS membership as a condition of licensure. Some employers require CSMLS membership as a condition of employment.