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Increased Access - National Certification Exam for Medical Laboratory Scientists (MLT, MLA)
Created
2020-08-26 20:44:33
Created by
Ali Coates
Updated by
Ali Coates
Update time
2020-08-26 20:44:33
COVID19 upset public gatherings and ability to deploy high stakes exams.
Working with our computer based testing vendor, CSMLS was able to prepare to launch Remote Proctoring for the exam, allowing candidates to stay at home, in a monitored environment, to complete the exams - needed for licensure.
  • Other
  • Medical Laboratory Technologists
The CSMLS is the national certifying body for medical laboratory technologists (regulated for the most part in Canada) and medical laboratory assistants (unregulated). COVID-19 samples are processed by laboratory staff across Canada, and a the largest number of new market entrants happens through examination in June.
  • Diagnostic Services
  • Primary Health Care
  • Public Health
  • Other
Already in the computer based testing space, community desire to retain exam if possible, acknowledged need to facilitate workplace entry
Processes not in place, governance not in place, limited time to deploy
Formal Policy
Yes, we will be reviewing total cohort performance data, and assessing if there is a difference in performance between bricks and mortar situation and RPT
Christine Nielsen
CSMLS
9056678684
Canada - Ontario
Canada
English
Grey Literature

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