CMLTO releases 2015 Annual Report
13 July 2016
The report illustrates the CMLTO's key accomplishments in fulfilling its mission/mandate to protect the public's right to safe, high-quality health care through self-regulation and leadership of the medical laboratory technology profession.
CMLTO Annual Reports are located online here.
Reminder: open consultation period for members, stakeholders, and the public
22 June 2016
Learn more about the proposed amendments and how to comment by clicking here.
The deadline for providing feedback is 5:00 pm on August 15, 2016.
Recent PHOL labstracts for laboratory staff
06 June 2016
Public Health Ontario Laboratories (PHOL) has published new PHOL labstract (LAB-SD-116-000) regarding the HIV patient information sheet.
Effective June 1, 2016, the PHOL will attach this information sheet (PDF) to reports of positive tests for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) types 1 and 2.
Mycobacteriology and Tuberculosis
The new PHOL labstract (LAB-SD-114-000) Mycobacteriology and Tuberculosis: Change to real time PCR for the direct detection of M. tuberculosis complex (MtbC) and Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) may be found online by clicking here (PDF).
Tick surveillance
As of June 1, 2016, submitters are required to complete and submit the new “Surveillance Form for Tick Identification” which is available at www.publichealthontario.ca/Requisitions when submitting ticks for identification by the PHOL. Learn more about PHOL labstract (LAB-SD-118-000) by clicking here (PDF).
CMA-accredited MLT education programs
02 June 2016
Please read this letter (PDF) from the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS), and the Canadian Alliance of Medical Laboratory Professionals Regulators (CAMLPR), which outlines their shared goal to collaborate and establish a new accreditation framework that meets the needs of regulators, educational institutes and the larger medical laboratory community.
New PHOL labstract: Mycobacteriology and Tuberculosis
30 May 2016
The Laboratory Update: Change to real time PCR for the direct detection of M. tuberculosis complex (MtbC) and Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) may be found online by clicking here (PDF).
CMLTO opens consultation period
25 May 2016
Learn more about the proposed amendments and how to comment by clicking here.
The deadline for providing feedback is 5:00 pm on August 15, 2016.
Proposed Bylaw amendments consultation
24 May 2016
In May 2015, Council moved to support the proposed approach for the next steps in the CMLTO’s Transparency Initiative, which included proceeding with the transparency of member information in two phases.
In Fall 2015, Phase 1 proposed amendments to the CMLTO Consolidated Bylaws were circulated to members and stakeholders for comment. Those amendments related to the information that members are required to provide to the CMLTO and expanding the information that the CMLTO posts on the Public Register. The Council approved the Phase 1 amendments at its February 2016 meeting, after considering the input received from members and stakeholders.
At its May 2016 meeting, Council proposed amendments to section 30 (The Register) of the CMLTO Consolidated Bylaws be circulated to members and stakeholders for their input and feedback in accordance with section 94 of the Health Professions Procedural Code being Schedule 2 to the Regulated Health Professions Act.
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The proposed Bylaw amendments will add the following information regarding CMLTO members be added to the Public Register:
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Full registration history
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All places of practice
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Inquiries, Complaints & Reports (ICRC) Cautions
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ICRC Specified Continuing Education or Remediation Programs (SCERPs)
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ICRC Undertakings
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The proposed bylaw amendments would take effect on January 1, 2017.
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ICRC Cautions will be removed from the Public Register after two (2) years.
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SCERPs and Undertakings will be removed from the Public Register when the ICRC orders have been completed/complied with.
CMLTO requests comments regarding the above proposed Bylaw amendments from CMLTO members, medical laboratory sector stakeholders and employers, and the public.
Submit your comments to CMLTO:
1. Via the online form linked here.
2. Via email to consultation@cmlto.com.
3. Via postal mail to:
CMLTO Executive Office
25 Adelaide Street East, Suite 2100
Toronto, ON M5C 3A1
The deadline for providing feedback is 5:00 pm on August 15, 2016.
In keeping with the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, Council must consider the input received from members and stakeholders prior to approving these bylaw amendments. Your opinion matters so be sure to make your voice heard.
CMLTO at LABCON
24 May 2016
The conference is being held at the Prince Edward Island Convention Centre, Delta Prince Edward in
Charlottetown, PEI from June 17-19, 2016.
Please plan to join us for the CMLTO presentation on Saturday, June 18th, 15:45-17:00, E04. Learn more by clicking here.
New PHOL labstract: HIV
20 May 2016
Effective June 1, 2016, the PHOL will attach this information sheet (PDF) to reports of positive tests for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) types 1 and 2.
CMLTO office closed for Victoria Day
19 May 2016