New Membership & Member Renewals

• The BCSLS membership year is from May 1st to April 30th

• STUDENT MEMBERSHIP IS FREE THIS YEAR! This is just one way that we at BCSLS understand and are responding to the issues affecting our members

• Keep your account up-to-date, store your educational and professional documents, CE credits all in one place.

IMPORTANT CHANGE for MLAs: Extension Reporting Provision (ERP).  In order to keep your insurance once you are not working (retired, maternity leave, etc.…) It is your responsibility to contact this email (bcsls@prolink.insure) for the ERP Warranty Form within 30 days of your last day of work. 

REMEMBER... MLAs who are BCSLS certified and keep their membership current, will receive Professional Liability Insurance.  Some level of uncertainty is present in all lab work. But your professional status is NOT dependent on random variables.  MLA Insurance can no longer be backdated so it is important to renew your membership before April 30th each year to keep your insurance with continuance.

Membership Types

• Medical Laboratory Technologists: $149.00 (Full rights of Membership including holding office and voting rights)

  • Certified: Must be certified by the CSMLS and working as an MLT in Canada

  • Non-certified: Is working as an MLT in Canada and has graduated from a Canadian MLT program, but is not yet certified by the CSMLS.

• Medical Laboratory Assistants: $93.00 (Full rights of Membership including holding office and voting rights)

  • Certified: Must be certified by the BCSLS and/or CSMLS and working as an MLA in Canada. For more information on BCSLS MLA certification click here.

    • BCSLS certified MLAs holding current membership are entitled to professional liability insurance.

    • CSMLS certified applicants must submit certificate, proof of industry experience working in a lab (at least 120 hours) and proof of ECG training or ECG work experience.

  • Non-certified: Is working as an MLA in Canada and has graduated from an BCSLS approved MLA program, but is not yet certified.

• Non-practicing (Not working, Retired, Paternity leave, disability, etc…) Membership: $80.00 (Rights of Membership do not include holding office or voting rights)

  • Not currently working as a Laboratory professional with a Canadian employer.

  • An MLT or an MLA who is certified or not certified. Someone who would apply for one of the above memberships if you were employed.

• Affiliate Membership: $80.00 (Rights of Membership do not include holding office or voting rights)

  • Foreign trained individuals who are not certified by a Canadian institution or society.

  • OR: Corporate, company, vendor, supplier, etc…

• Student Membership: $00.00 (Rights of Membership do not include holding office or voting rights). STUDENT MEMBERSHIP IS FREE THIS YEAR! This is just one way that we at BCSLS understand and are responding to the issues affecting our members.

MLA Certification:

• MLA Certification only (one-time fee): $89.00 - for graduates of BCSLS approved MLA programs, MLPAO and CSMLS MLA certificate holders. Find more details on our Certification Page.

Why BCSLS membership is an advantage!

We are a member-driven organization representing you and the professions of medical laboratory technology and medical laboratory assistants.

BCSLS is working hard to update and to create new opportunities for our members.

• A Mentorship Program: Builds networks across the profession, involves members in all levels of their career, provides service back to the profession

• Clinical Continuing Education: Journal reviews, Case Study presentations, Monthly knowledge checks, seminars, workshops, courses and conferences

• Personal Professional Development: Reflection & insight, Communicating effectively, Managing conflict, Working in teams, Diversity & inclusion, Understanding Truth & Reconciliation (TRC), Mental wellness

• Career Development: Resume, job search, coaching, Understanding governance, Running effective meetings, Undertaking a literature review, HR practices, Project management 101, Leading a BCSLS initiative

• Our members enjoy these services for free or special low rates

Insurance: Current MLA members with BCSLS certification receive professional liability insurance coverage with their annual membership fee.

Advocacy: We advocate on behalf of the profession with the provincial government, health authorities, and coordinating bodies

Recognition: Our members are recognized throughout the province as meeting high standards of education and clinical experience.

Communication: Our communication is a two-way process. We listen to your concerns! Our staff and board members are available to discuss matters important to you and the profession.

Leadership: Members have the opportunity to contribute to advancing their profession by serving on the Board of Directors, committees and task forces. By volunteering you can gain important skills and insights that can assist with your career.