June 6, 2019 Issue No. 5 Top 5 Exam Day Tips Are your students feeling stressed about challenging the certification exam? Help alleviate that anxiety by preparing them with what to expect on exam day. These top five tips are a great place to start: 1. Bring valid government issued photo identification. For more tips, direct students to “What to Expect,” “Prepare for Test Day” and “Test Center Security” on the Prometric website. 5 Great Features of Computer-based TestingWith the click of a mouse, computer-based testing (CBT) affords candidates an easy way to challenge the certification exam. Candidates can: 1. Highlight key words or phrases. Frequently Asked QuestionsWith CBT, we are bringing our certification exams to the forefront of best practices for all four CSMLS examinations (General MLT, MLA, Cytology and Genetics). Although many aspects of the examination are the same, this is a significant change. If you have any questions about CBT, visit our FAQ section first. If your question isn’t covered there, please contact our Certification Department at certification@csmls.org. How to Schedule for the October ExamsThe General MLT, Diagnostic Cytology and Clinical Genetics certification exams are scheduled for October 15. Early application deadline is July 1. The Medical Laboratory Assistant certification exam is on October 22. Encourage students to apply by the early deadline (July 31). Dates and fees can be found here. Candidates must apply for the exam with the CSMLS. Register here. Diagnostic Cytology at SaskPolyDo you need to train someone to work in Diagnostic Cytology? Spots may be opening at SaskPoly– contact Tamara Chambers-Richards, Academic Chair, Medical Diagnostics, School of Health Sciences to explore opportunities - chambersrichardst@saskpolytech.ca |