CMLTO News
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Notice to Stakeholders — Health Canada released the Draft Guidance Document Interpreting the Blood Regulations for stakeholder consultation from May 28 to September 24, 2012.
The objective of the consultation on the draft Guidance Document is to obtain stakeholder comments on the guidance text explaining the regulatory provisions of the proposed Blood Regulations.
For more information about the consultation process and to download the Guidance Document, click here.
The objective of the consultation on the draft Guidance Document is to obtain stakeholder comments on the guidance text explaining the regulatory provisions of the proposed Blood Regulations.
For more information about the consultation process and to download the Guidance Document, click here.
The Federation of Health Regulatory Colleges of Ontario (FHRCO) announced earlier in May that it elected CMLTO Registrar and Executive Director Kathy Wilkie to serve as one of its Officers. Read the press release here (PDF).
FHRCO is composed of Ontario’s 21 health regulatory colleges, which govern over 260,000 health professionals, and five transitional councils for colleges that are soon to regulate those professions’ members. The colleges support these health care professionals in providing the people of Ontario with safe, competent, and ethical health care; and they hold them accountable for their conduct and practice.
FHRCO is composed of Ontario’s 21 health regulatory colleges, which govern over 260,000 health professionals, and five transitional councils for colleges that are soon to regulate those professions’ members. The colleges support these health care professionals in providing the people of Ontario with safe, competent, and ethical health care; and they hold them accountable for their conduct and practice.
The Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) recently released, Strengthening Canada’s Economy – the Government of Canada 2011 Progress Report on Foreign Credential Recognition.
The report highlights progress made by CIC, Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, Service Canada, and Health Canada to reduce the barriers to foreign credential recognition for internationally trained individuals. CIC and partner departments collaborated with the provinces, territories and key stakeholders to develop tools, processes and initiatives aimed at helping integrate newcomers into the labour market at a level commensurate with their education, skills and experience.
The medical laboratory technology profession was one of the targeted occupations in 2010, and is profiled in the report (PDF).
The report highlights progress made by CIC, Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, Service Canada, and Health Canada to reduce the barriers to foreign credential recognition for internationally trained individuals. CIC and partner departments collaborated with the provinces, territories and key stakeholders to develop tools, processes and initiatives aimed at helping integrate newcomers into the labour market at a level commensurate with their education, skills and experience.
The medical laboratory technology profession was one of the targeted occupations in 2010, and is profiled in the report (PDF).
In January 2012, Ontario’s Office of the Fairness Commissioner (OFC) assessed CMLTO's registration processes. In its report, the OFC found that CMLTO demonstrates many commendable practices. Learn more at the OFC website.
The OFC recommended one area for improvement, which the CMLTO has remedied. See the action plan (PDF) submitted to the OFC for more information.
The OFC recommended one area for improvement, which the CMLTO has remedied. See the action plan (PDF) submitted to the OFC for more information.
The goal of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) is to make Ontario accessible for people with disabilities by 2025.
The Ministry of Community and Social Services (MCSS) developed standards and rules that businesses and organizations must follow to identify, remove and prevent barriers to accessibility.
As of January 1, 2012, all private and non-profit sector organizations, with one or more employees, must be in compliance with the AODA Customer Service Standards. Employers are responsible for training staff in AODA requirements and CMLTO is working to ensure its own customer service efforts comply.
The primary role for health regulatory Colleges in supporting their members’ compliance is as information conduits. Colleges are not responsible for training nor monitoring of members' AODA compliance.
If you have concerns about AODA compliance in your workplace, speak with your employer. For more information about the Act, go to the MCSS website.
The Ministry of Community and Social Services (MCSS) developed standards and rules that businesses and organizations must follow to identify, remove and prevent barriers to accessibility.
As of January 1, 2012, all private and non-profit sector organizations, with one or more employees, must be in compliance with the AODA Customer Service Standards. Employers are responsible for training staff in AODA requirements and CMLTO is working to ensure its own customer service efforts comply.
The primary role for health regulatory Colleges in supporting their members’ compliance is as information conduits. Colleges are not responsible for training nor monitoring of members' AODA compliance.
If you have concerns about AODA compliance in your workplace, speak with your employer. For more information about the Act, go to the MCSS website.
