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Medical Laboratory Technologist Licence: Moving from Quebec to Alberta

Updated

The short answer

Direct transfer

MLTs registered in good standing in another Canadian province or territory can register in Alberta based on their existing registration and certification, submitting an application, documents, and fees, and completing the jurisprudence exam.

Source
“MLTs registered in good standing in other Canadian provinces can apply for registration to work as an MLT in Alberta.”
cmlta.org/registration/labour-mobility

Both provinces

Licensed in QuebecMoving to Alberta
Licence status Licence required Licence required
Regulator Ordre professionnel des technologistes médicaux du Québec College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Alberta
Guide Medical laboratory technologist in Quebec Medical laboratory technologist in Alberta

Steps to transfer

  1. Submit application and documents

    Source
    “Labour mobility applicants are required to submit: A completed application form.”
    cmlta.org/registration/labour-mobility

Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with CMLTA

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