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For the convenience of all the individuals in the laboratory animal science field, we have created an Exam Registry Chart for all the CALAS Registry Exams. This chart outlines the qualifications and documentation required for each exam.  Please read the chart carefully to determine which exam you qualify for and what documentation you need to submit to the CALAS National Office. 

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2011 REGISTRY EXAMINATION

REQUIREMENTS & FEES

 

Costs include a 2011 National membership, exam fee and study materials in CD format. If you would like your study materials sent to you in a hard copy printed version there will be an additional fee.

 

 

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 Exams  Qualifications  Documentation Fees CD Format Hard Copy Format
ARLAT 1

High School Diploma or equivalent
and
12 months full-time employment or a minimum of 1500 hours at time of application (October 1st)

High School Diploma
or equivalent documentation  
and
Résumé		 Membership
Exam
Study Material
HST
TOTAL		 $120
$50
$60
$7.80 $237.80		 $120
$50
$90
$11.70 $271.70
ARLAT 2

Completion of ARLAT 1
and
24 months full-time employment or a minimum of 3000 hours at time of application (October 1st
and
Annually renewed their membership

Résumé Membership
Exam
Study Material
HST
TOTAL		 $120
$50
$60
$7.80 $237.80		 $120
$50
$90
$11.70 $271.70
ARLAT
1 & 2Accelerated Program		 High School Diploma or equivalent
and
24 months full-time employment or a minimum of 3000 hours at time of application (October 1st) 		 High School Diploma
or equivalent documentation  
and
Résumé		 Membership
Exam
Study Material
HST
TOTAL		 $120
$100
$120
$15.60 $355.60		 $120
$100
$180
$23.40 $423.40
ARLAT 3 Completion of ARLAT 1 &2 
and
36 months full-time employment or a minimum of 4500 hours at time of application (October 1st)and
Annually renewed their membership		 Résumé Membership
Exam
Study Material
HST
TOTAL		 $120
$100
$60
$7.80 $287.80		 $120
$100
$90
$11.70 $321.70
ARLAT 1,2 & 3Accelerated Program High School Diploma or equivalent
and
36 months full-time employment or a minimum of 4500 hours at time of application (October 1st) 		 High School Diploma
or equivalent documentation
and
Résumé		 Membership
Exam
Study Material
HST
TOTAL		 $120
$200
$180
$23.40 $523.50		 $120
$200
$270
$35.10 $625.10
RLAT A diploma in a 2 or 3 year Animal Health Technology (CVMA or AVMA accredited) Program
or
completion of a related university degree
and
a minimum of 12 months full-time employment or a minimum of 1500 hours at time of application (October 1st) 
OR
completion of the 3 ARLAT fascicles and a total of 5 years work experience.   		 A diploma in Animal Health Technology
or
degree in a related field
and
Résumé 		 Membership
Exam
Study Material
HST
TOTAL		 $120
$125
$80
$10.40 $335.40		 $120
$125
$120
$15.60 $380.60
RMLAT Completion of the RLAT
and
5 years post-RLAT certification work experience in the laboratory animal science field, at the time of application (October 1st) 
OR
Completion of the RLAT
and
5 years managerial work experience in the laboratory animal science field, at the time of application (October 1st) 		 Résumé
and
a letter from employer confirming work experience		 Membership
Exam
Study Material
HST
TOTAL		 $120
$175
$80
$10.40 $385.40		 $120
$175
$120
$15.60 $430.60
Provisional  You must be a student in your last year of college (which will be completed by May 31st) who is taking an Animal Health Technology
OR
Veterinary Technician (CVMA or AVMA accredited) program  		 Name of program of study
and
date of graduation 		Membership
Exam
Study Material
HST
TOTAL		 $95
$50$80$10.40
$235.40		 $95
$50$120$15.60
$280.60
RLAT
Oral ONLY		 Completion of Animal Health Technology
OR
Veterinary Technician (CVMA or AVMA accredited) program
and
Successful completion of RLAT written no more than 3 years prior
and
have annually renewed their membership
and
a minimum of 12 months full-time employment or a minimum of 1500 hours at time of application (October 1st)		 A diploma in Animal Health Technology and
Résumé		 Membership 
Oral             
TOTAL		 $120
$75
$195.00		  

2011 REGISTRY EXAMINATION

General Information

An annual membership is required to maintain your registration.  If a lapse of two years occurs, your registration status will be rescinded.  To regain entry into the registry, the examination process must be repeated.  Annual fees must also be paid in order to continue with the ARLAT program. 

Remember To Include:

1) Relevant education certificates and diplomas AND a current Resume. Please scan all documentation and email it to This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

2) Payment Information

3) Ensure your package is postmarked prior to October 1, 2010.   

2010/2011 Registry Committee Contacts:

Member and Registry Relations: Khadijah Hewitt
CALAS/ACSAL National Office
Phone: (416) 593-0268 ext. 225 
Fax: (416) 979-1819
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Chair, Registry Committee: Tracy McCook, RMLAT

Ph: (416) 978-8929

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RMLAT Lead Examiner: Simmone Kerswell, RMLAT

Ph: (780) 492-5359

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RLAT Lead Examiner: Michele Moroz, RMLAT

Ph: (306) 966-6546

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ARLAT Lead Examiner: Christine Quarrington, RMLAT

Ph: (416) 946-4501 ext. 4914

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Important dates: All dates are subject to change.

October 1, 2010 All exam applications must be postmarked to the National Office by October 1st, 2010
October 31, 2010 All applicants notified of their application status (accepted/rejected) and all study materials will be sent
January 31, 2011

Last date for candidates to withdraw applications. A $25 application fee will be charged. No refunds will be made after this date.
ARLAT 1&2 Accelerated Program: ARLAT 1 Take Home Exam Due
ARLAT 1,2&3 Accelerated Program: ARLAT 1&2 Take Home Exam Due

February 2, 2011 RMLAT written examination
ARLAT 1,2&3 Accelerated Program: ARLAT 2 Proctored Examination
March 11, 2011 RMLAT candidates notified of written exam results
ARLAT 1,2&3 Accelerated Program: Candidates notified of ARLAT 1&2 exam results
April 9, 2011      RMLAT Papers received by the National Office
April 6, 2011 RLAT/ARLAT written exam
May 12-13, 2011 RMLAT oral exam. Depending on number of candidates exams may be held over 2 days.
May 15, 2011 RLAT candidates notified of written exam results
May 31, 2011 ARLAT candidates notified of written exam results
June 2011 RLAT/ARLAT oral exams
 
General Inquiries:
Khadijah Hewitt
Member and Registry Relations
CALAS/ACSAL National Office
Phone: 416-593-0268 ext. 225 
Fax: 416-979-1819
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Website: http://www.calas-acsal.org