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Is 2026 CSMLS membership renewal still on your to-do list? You have until December 31 to stay connected to the national home for MLPs and to make sure your PLI coverage doesn't expire! Renewing means keeping access to tools, learning, and support! Visit the link in our bio!

It's the winter solstice! This means days will get longer from now on - and more daylight is correlated to a greater sense of well-being. Check out these tips to help you feel better as we look forward to sunnier days. ☀️

📢 Your work helps protect patients. PLI from CSMLS protects you. If you haven’t renewed your 2026 CSMLS membership yet, remember this: Your PLI coverage ends the moment your membership does -- you're only protected while your coverage is active. So don't risk a lapse in your insurance coverage!

CSMLS is the national home for Medical Laboratory Professionals in Canada, and everything we do starts with our members. We support the MLPs who inform 70% of medical decisions in our healthcare system (Toronto Workforce Innovation Group, 2022).

Supported by Choosing Wisely Canada society grants, @csmls.bsky.social has created a tool to help labs measure the impact of tests and identify opportunities to reduce waste based on #ChoosingWisely recs. 🔬 Learn more and test the tool: https://loom.ly/AnSWoRk

Attention CSMLS members, new job postings are available on our website! Discover your next great opportunity. Visit https://csmls.org/member-hub/secure/browse-jobs/

‼️LABCON sponsor and exhibitor spots are filling up quickly‼️ Don't miss the chance to be at the largest conference for medical lab professionals in Canada with your brand.

Haven’t renewed yet? Your CSMLS benefits and your PLI coverage both end the moment your 2025 membership expires. Make sure you don't lose your access to: ✔️ Free learning hours ✔️ PLI coverage ✔️ Career and job-search tools ✔️ Member discounts

MLPs always bring their creativity to celebrate Lab Week! What are your plans for the celebration in 2026? Here’s some inspiration from your peers during previous years 👉 Be sure to mark your calendars for April 12 - 18, 2026! 🔬

Studying late? Balancing classes? Trying to figure out what’s actually important for your future career? A CSMLS Student Membership might be the missing piece.

Happy Hanukkah to those who celebrate! CSMLS wishes peace and light this holiday season for all of you.

Wondering what the Certification Exam actually covers? 🤔 Our Competency Profiles outline every skill, task, and knowledge area you’ll be assessed on. They’re your roadmap: what’s critical for safe, competent practice now and in your future career. 👉Explore the profiles at the link in our bio.

Before a doctor makes a diagnosis, a medical lab professional (MLP) has already taken the first critical step. MLPs are the ones who first receive the specimen, check it, prepare it, and ensure it’s ready for accurate testing.

📅 2026 is around the corner! Make sure your CSMLS membership is up to date!. Renew by December 31 to keep your learning access, PLI coverage, career tools, and members-only resources going strong all year long. Your PLI ends the moment your membership does! Visit the link in our bio to renew!

2026 is just around the corner! Plan your professional development and advance your career in the next year. The Transfusion Medicine Refresher course, Intro to Ethics and Professionalism in Medical Laboratory Science, and the Lab Safety series will begin on January 1, 2026. Register now!

❗October exam results are officially out! Check your portal to view the results. We’re proud of the hard work, dedication, and long hours you put into preparing for this moment. Congratulations to all our new medical lab professionals! 👉The next step? Become a member today via the link in our bio.

Stay current with medical lab news and advancements! Don’t miss important research and discoveries in your field. Subscribe to labbuzz.csmls.org, a CSMLS initiative designed to keep you informed.

Attention, phlebotomists: It's time to refresh your venipuncture techniques! 💉 We are offering a free course for members, in collaboration with the Center for Phlebotomy Education, Inc.

Registration for LABCON2026 in Vancouver is opening in January! Learn from your peers, explore new technologies and connect with industry experts from across the country, from May 8–10!

The contest to win a LABCON pass has wrapped… but your chance to renew hasn’t! 🎉 You still have until December 31 to renew your 2026 CSMLS membership to keep access to free learning, career resources, PLI coverage, and the network that supports every step of your career.

🚨 LAST DAY TO WIN A LABCON2026 PASS! 🚨 This is it; your final chance to be entered to win the full LABCON2026 experience. What you can win: Conference ✔️ Hotel stay ✔️ Gala ticket ✔️ But, only if you renew your CSMLS membership before 11:59 pm EST TONIGHT! 🔗 Visit csmls.org

⏰ Only 2 days left! Renew today to keep your FREE education, PLI options, and career tools and stay in the running for the LABCON2026 prize package. This is your “do it before you forget” reminder. 👉 Link in bio or csmls.org

🎉 3 DAYS LEFT! 🎉 Renew your 2026 CSMLS membership to be entered to win a LABCON2026 pass, which includes a 3-night hotel stay + 3-day pass + gala ticket. Your membership benefits continue. But if you wait, your chance to win will be gone. 👉 Renew via the link in our bio or visit csmls.org

Save the date for the IFBLS 2026 World Congress in Chiba, Japan, from September 23 - 27! Next year's congress theme is "Bridge to the future of BLS around the world." Learn more at: https://www.ifbls2026.jp/

🚨 Contest closes in a few DAYS! 🚨 Renew your 2026 CSMLS membership now to keep your member benefits & PLI, and score your chance to win a full LABCON2026 pass— conference, hotel, gala… the whole thing. If you’re planning to renew anyway, do it while you can still win big. 👀 👉 csmls.org

Want to be the first to know when CSMLS has a new event for med lab professionals? Sign up for eNEWS and get a bi-weekly updates about everything happening at the society and how we can help you grow in your career! Stay informed. Stay connected. 👉 Subscribe at csmls.org

Medical laboratory professionals conduct hundreds of millions of tests each year, delivering vital information about the health of Canadians. 🔬

Get ready for your MLT or MLA Certification Exam with CSMLS resources! To sign up for our live presentation featuring certification experts on January 22, 2026, click the link in our bio.

Navigating laboratory culture can be challenging, especially when adapting to a role that prioritizes precision and accuracy.

Members, there are newly added job postings in the CSMLS Job Bank! Log in to your account to check out these and more opportunities: https://bit.ly/3JAebvd

Late nights. Early classes. Endless studying. You're putting in the hard work. Why not let us help you prepare for your exam and the career that comes after it? For just $26, you can become a CSMLS student member and get access to perks made just for you:

Did you know that as a CSMLS member, you have access to many discounts through Perkopolis? Take advantage of your membership this month! https://bit.ly/4mTP8RU

MLTs Ron MacDonald, S. Irene Kritikopoulos, Reuben Noseworthy, Laura Harrison, and Colleen Costello are among more than 100 members who have been with CSMLS for over 40 years.

Did you know the majority of PLI claims made by our members have involved defense against provincial regulators' disciplinary actions? CSMLS PLI offers peace of mind, designed specifically to protect medical laboratory professionals and it only costs a few cents a day! Learn more at csmls.org

Only two days left to submit your proposal to speak at LABCON2026 in Vancouver! LABCON is the biggest stage for MLPs in Canada. This annual conference is the perfect platform to connect and showcase your expertise. Submit by November 16, 2025: labcon.csmls.org/presenters/call-for-proposals/

Behind every pipette, slide and sample is a story of care, precision and pride. Meet CSMLS, Canada's professional home for med lab professionals. We make sure our lab heroes are seen and supported. Because what happens in the lab matters.

Today we remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. "We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie. In Flanders fields".

Want to know what sets a medical lab professional apart? CSMLS Competency Profiles plot the path for safe-work practices and critical thinking in the lab. Prepare for your certification and see what “entry-level” really means in the world of medical laboratory work.

Happy MRT week! We join in celebrating Canada's 22,000 medical radiation technologists. 👏 MRTs play a critical role in our health care system by performing more than 30 million medical imaging exams and tens of thousands of radiation therapy treatments each year. #MRTs #MRTWeek #radiation

Happy Halloween! Hope your day is full of treats and spooky fun! 🎃

It's CSMLS Renewal Season, and we're adding a little more excitement to it! Renewing your membership by Nov. 30 to be automatically entered into our contest to WIN a full LABCON2026 pass! This includes a three-night stay at the venue hotel and a gala ticket!

We’re always here for our members - you’re the reason we do what we do. Learn more at csmls.org

Sign up for CSMLS' eNEWS for all things med lab! Get the latest updates on the med lab profession delivered to your inbox, on things like events, learning opportunities, scholarships and more! Join CSMLS today and get access to 1,000 hours of FREE learning, PLI, and discounts! csmls.org/enews

CSMLS members, take advantage of your benefits and save on your next purchase at any Mark's! Learn more about our discount partners here: https://bit.ly/4mTP8RU

Looking for a new career opportunity? CSMLS is here to support you with access to numerous job postings in our Job Bank. Learn more by visiting: https://bit.ly/4djrbzZ

The CSMLS Competency Profile serves as your comprehensive resource for all the knowledge and skills required as a student preparing for the MLA and MLT exams. You can access your competency profile at csmls.org/certification/about-the-certification-exam/competency-profiles/

Time is running out! Students and members new to the profession can apply for a grant to attend LABCON2026 in Vancouver from May 8-10. This is an excellent opportunity to learn, connect and bring back new knowledge to your classroom or lab. Apply by November 1st here: bit.ly/3Kt1WBa

CSMLS offers Professional Liability Insurance (PLI) designed just for lab professionals at a price that’s hard to beat. For as little as $8–$28/year, you can protect yourself against disciplinary challenges brought by your regulatory college and more.

New #MedLab professionals, make networking with future employers and peers easier by optimizing your LinkedIn profile! Consistent effort will help you stand out among your peers and open new opportunities. Members, read the article at: csmls.org/linkedin-quick-start-guide-for-new-lab-professionals/