Become a Member

An Active Medical Laboratory Technologist member shall be a technologist currently employed in a situation which requires the use of knowledge of medical laboratory technology. Professional Liability Insurance (PLI) is included.

An Active Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician (MLA/T) member shall have obtained certification from the MLPAO, or a program that has been deemed equivalent to MLPAO certification and be actively employed in a situation which requires the use of knowledge to work as a laboratory assistant/technician. Professional Liability Insurance (PLI) is included.

An Affiliate member shall be an individual or organization who is concerned with the enhancement of laboratory technology and who wishes to have a formal association with a professional body. Affiliate members shall include laboratory personnel, healthcare providers, educators, and other stakeholders, who do not qualify for membership in the other categories. (Professional liability insurance coverage is not included)

An Inactive Medical Laboratory Technologist member shall be a technologist not currently employed in a situation which requires the use of knowledge of medical laboratory technology. Professional Liability Insurance (PLI) is included

An Inactive Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician (MLA/T) member shall have obtained certification from the MLPAO, or a program that has been deemed equivalent to MLPAO certification and not be currently employed in a situation which requires the use of knowledge to work as a laboratory assistant/technician. (Professional liability insurance coverage is not included)

A Retired Medical Laboratory Technologist member shall have retired from gainful employment which required the use of knowledge of medical laboratory technology and has been a member of the corporation.

A Student member shall be currently enrolled in a recognized medical laboratory technology education program. Professional Liability Insurance (PLI) is included.

A Student member shall be currently enrolled in a recognized MLPAO - approved assistant/technician education program. Professional Liability Insurance (PLI) is included.

A Retired Laboratory Assistant/Technician member shall have retired from gainful employment which required the use of knowledge to work as a laboratory technician and has been a member of the corporation.