CMLTO News
CMLTO News
The CMLTO will be closed for the statutory Thanksgiving holiday on October 11, 2021. Regular hours resume at 8:30 am on October 12th.
The CMLTO's Annual Registration Renewal for 2022 begins on November 1, 2021. All medical laboratory technologists registered in Ontario must renew their CMLTO registration online by December 31, 2021.
The Annual Registration Renewal notice, which includes renewal instructions, will be sent by postal mail in the third week of October. It is a professional obligation to ensure that the CMLTO has your correct contact information. Registrants can update their profiles by logging into https://www.cmlto-onlineservices.com/.
The Annual Registration Renewal notice, which includes renewal instructions, will be sent by postal mail in the third week of October. It is a professional obligation to ensure that the CMLTO has your correct contact information. Registrants can update their profiles by logging into https://www.cmlto-onlineservices.com/.
From Tammy Earle, MLT
Chair, CMLTO Board of Directors
On behalf of the CMLTO Board of Directors, I am pleased to announce the appointment of John Tzountzouris as the new CMLTO Registrar & CEO. John’s tenure begins on October 4, 2021.
John has worked at the CMLTO since 2009, beginning as Senior Policy & Knowledge Management Specialist, and most recently as Director, Registration & Professional Practice since 2017.
John received a BSc in Biochemistry from McMaster University in 1996 and a diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (Molecular Genetics) in 1997 from The Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences. He went on to receive a Bachelor’s in Health Administration and a Master’s in Public Policy from Ryerson University. John was designated a Governance System Professional by Govern for Impact in 2020.
Since 2019 John has volunteered on the Board of Girls Inc. Durham that began as a branch of the Big Sisters movement and advocates on behalf of girls and delivers life-changing programs and experiences. He currently serves as Board President.
The CMLTO Board looks forward to working with John to continue protecting Ontarians through self-regulation of the medical laboratory technology profession.
Chair, CMLTO Board of Directors
On behalf of the CMLTO Board of Directors, I am pleased to announce the appointment of John Tzountzouris as the new CMLTO Registrar & CEO. John’s tenure begins on October 4, 2021.
John has worked at the CMLTO since 2009, beginning as Senior Policy & Knowledge Management Specialist, and most recently as Director, Registration & Professional Practice since 2017.
John received a BSc in Biochemistry from McMaster University in 1996 and a diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (Molecular Genetics) in 1997 from The Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences. He went on to receive a Bachelor’s in Health Administration and a Master’s in Public Policy from Ryerson University. John was designated a Governance System Professional by Govern for Impact in 2020.
Since 2019 John has volunteered on the Board of Girls Inc. Durham that began as a branch of the Big Sisters movement and advocates on behalf of girls and delivers life-changing programs and experiences. He currently serves as Board President.
The CMLTO Board looks forward to working with John to continue protecting Ontarians through self-regulation of the medical laboratory technology profession.
As we head toward Fall 2021, the Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table advises that Ontario “is in the 4th wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our models, federal models, and models in other jurisdictions predict a substantial 4th wave.”
The CMLTO Board of Directors supports the Table’s September 1st statement that vaccination offers substantial protection against severe health outcomes. Its modelling suggests that there will be “a rapid increase in the number of seriously ill people needing hospital care as workplaces and education re-open in September.” As such, the CMLTO office and Board will continue to operate virtually until further notice.
The Ministry of Health (MOH) is deploying its last mile strategy to reach eligible Ontarians who haven’t received a first or second vaccine. On September 1st the Ontario government announced that it “will require people to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of their vaccination status to access certain businesses and settings starting September 22, 2021.”
On September 14th, the government released “the regulations and guidance for businesses and organizations to support them in implementing proof of vaccination requirements” when they take effect next week.
If you need help in obtaining a vaccination for yourself or your family, please visit the MOH’s COVID-19 site.
The CMLTO Board of Directors supports the Table’s September 1st statement that vaccination offers substantial protection against severe health outcomes. Its modelling suggests that there will be “a rapid increase in the number of seriously ill people needing hospital care as workplaces and education re-open in September.” As such, the CMLTO office and Board will continue to operate virtually until further notice.
The Ministry of Health (MOH) is deploying its last mile strategy to reach eligible Ontarians who haven’t received a first or second vaccine. On September 1st the Ontario government announced that it “will require people to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of their vaccination status to access certain businesses and settings starting September 22, 2021.”
On September 14th, the government released “the regulations and guidance for businesses and organizations to support them in implementing proof of vaccination requirements” when they take effect next week.
If you need help in obtaining a vaccination for yourself or your family, please visit the MOH’s COVID-19 site.
Please note that the CMLTO website will be unavailable at 1:00 am to approximately 1:30 am, on September 10, 2021, for scheduled maintenance. Please accept the CMLTO's apologies for any inconvenience.
