Standards of Practice 8-10%
Medical Laboratory Technologist - ANS-person who is registered with the college of
medical laboratory technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) and who under general
supervision, performs tests which require the exercise of independent judgement
MLA/T - ANS-means a person, who under the direct supervision of an MLT, performs
laboratory tests which require basic technical skill and knowledge
Demonstrate - ANS-clearly show and express knowledge through words or actions
understand - ANS-see the meaning and importance of words or actions
basic knowledge - ANS-entry level comprehension of theoretical basis
practical - ANS-ability to perform a technique, distinct from theory
theoretical - ANS-based on theory only
standard of practice - ANS-the measure by which the accuracy or quality of
performance of an individual is judged
laboratory director - ANS-person responsible for the administration of the scientific and
technical operation of a laboratory including the supervision of tests and the reporting of
the results of the test
laboratory supervisor - ANS-person who under the general supervision of a laboratory
director supervises laboratory personnel and who may perform tests requiring special
scientific skills
HCCA - ANS-health care consent act
SDA/SMA - ANS-substitute decisions act/maker
POAPC - ANS-power of attorney for personal care
QOCIPA - ANS-quality of care information act
PHI - ANS-personal health information act
, HPRAC - ANS-health professional regulatory advisory council
CSMLS - ANS-canadian society of medical laboratory science
MLPAO - ANS-medical laboratory professional association of ontario
who can order tests - ANS-doctors, dentists, midwives, and nurse practitioners
direct supervision - ANS-supervisor gives specific instructions on all assignments
general supervision - ANS-supervisor provides continuing or individual assignments by
indicating generally what is to be done, limitations, quality, and quantity expected,
deadlines, and priorities
MLT duties - ANS-blood sample procurement, sample, reagent, smear, media, kit prep,
staining and coverslipping, stool samples, microbiological samples (reading by MLT),
subculture, titrations, urinalysis, recording or transcription of results, reading QA results,
set up ESR, micro hematocrit, FOBT, preg tests, equipment maintenance and operation,
temperature monitoring, and filing/retrieving records
Health Care Consent Act (HCCA) - ANS--enacted in 1996
-individuals have the right to consent or refuse treatment if they are mentally capable
-informed consent, implied consent, and right to refuse
Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA) - ANS--enacted in 1991
-Section 11 Ontario Regulation 107/96 controlled act and exemptions goal is to protect
the public from harm, promote high quality care, ensure health professions are
accountable to the public, give patients access to healthcare of choice, and treat all
patients in an equitable manner
Laboratory Specimen Collection Centre Licensing Act, Regulations 682 and 683 -
ANS--enacted in 1990
-outlines requirements/qualifications for positions held in the lab, outlines tests that can
be performed, samples collected, licensing of staff, and specimen collection centers
-describes the qualifications a MLT must possess in order to work in a licensed med lab.
MLT must work under a technologist when performing procedures
-defines lab direction, supervisor, technician, and technologist
-examines humans ONLY
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