New Practice Guidelines released
03 May 2013
CMLTO has recently released, "Ethical decision making guidelines." Go to the PDF now.
Health Human Resource report released
22 March 2013
CMLTO proudly announces the release of its fourth annual Medical Laboratory Technologist Health Human Resource Exploration report. This analysis of the 2012 CMLTO membership data examines MLT practice, employment facility and status, and the provision of MLT education. Health human resource planning is informed and supported by health professional demographic and practice-specific data. Read or download the report (PDF) here.
TPH measles alert
05 March 2013
Toronto Public Health has issued a surveillance alert about a lab-confirmed case of measles. The alert contains directives for laboratory diagnosis and procedures. Go to the alert (PDF) for more information.
Request a speaker from CMLTO
14 February 2013
The CMLTO is committed to promoting and enhancing relations with members, other health profession colleges, key stakeholders, and the public. The CMLTO is pleased to respond to requests for presentations on a wide variety of topics, including the role of the College, the CMLTO quality assurance program, enhanced professionalism, and the regulation of medical laboratory assistants and technicians.
To request a presentation by CMLTO at your organization, please email member_relations@cmlto.com
To request a presentation by CMLTO at your organization, please email member_relations@cmlto.com
TPH flu alert for health professionals
20 December 2012
Toronto Public Health (TPH) reports that influenza activity has increased substantially over the last few weeks and is expected to reach a peak in Toronto over the next two weeks. As of December 15, 2012, eight institutional outbreaks and 135 lab-confirmed cases have been reported to TPH. Hospitals can expect an increased pressure in emergency departments and emergency admissions over the next three weeks. Read the full alert (PDF) for more information.
Important Health Notice: Novel Coronavirus nCoV-EMC
18 December 2012
Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health has issued an Important Health Notice about the novel coronavirus nCoV-EMC. Go to the PDF (English and French) now.
A new webpage with updated information and guidance regarding novel coronavirus has been established www.ontario.ca/novelcoronavirus. Health workers and health sector employers are encouraged to check this page regularly for updates.
A new webpage with updated information and guidance regarding novel coronavirus has been established www.ontario.ca/novelcoronavirus. Health workers and health sector employers are encouraged to check this page regularly for updates.
CMLTO 2012 winter holiday hours
17 December 2012
Friday, Dec. 21, 8:30am-5:00pm (regular business hrs)
Monday, Dec. 24, CLOSED
Tuesday, Dec. 25, CLOSED
Wednesday, Dec. 26, CLOSED
Thursday, Dec. 27, 8:30am-5:00pm (regular business hrs)
Friday, Dec. 28, 8:30am-5:00pm (regular business hrs)
Monday, Dec. 31, 8:30am–3:00pm
Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013 CLOSED
Wednesday, Jan. 2, 8:30am-5:00pm (regular business hrs)
If you require assistance completing your 2013 Annual Registration Renewal
please contact registration@cmlto.com or phone 416.861.9605
(Toll-free in Canada: 1.800.323.9672).
Monday, Dec. 24, CLOSED
Tuesday, Dec. 25, CLOSED
Wednesday, Dec. 26, CLOSED
Thursday, Dec. 27, 8:30am-5:00pm (regular business hrs)
Friday, Dec. 28, 8:30am-5:00pm (regular business hrs)
Monday, Dec. 31, 8:30am–3:00pm
Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013 CLOSED
Wednesday, Jan. 2, 8:30am-5:00pm (regular business hrs)
If you require assistance completing your 2013 Annual Registration Renewal
please contact registration@cmlto.com or phone 416.861.9605
(Toll-free in Canada: 1.800.323.9672).
Working better together
05 December 2012
The CMLTO Patient Relations Committee adapted a presentation, "Clinical Labs and Clinical Nurses: Working Better Together," developed by Clinical Laboratory Services at Kingston General Hospital to facilitate better interprofessional collaboration amongst nursing and laboratory staff to ensure patient care excellence.
The PowerPoint presentation focuses on the six “rights” of specimen collection to reduce errors, wait times, delays and waste and increase patient safety, capacity and organizations efficiencies.
Go to a PDF of the presentation. Learn more about IPC resources now.
The PowerPoint presentation focuses on the six “rights” of specimen collection to reduce errors, wait times, delays and waste and increase patient safety, capacity and organizations efficiencies.
Go to a PDF of the presentation. Learn more about IPC resources now.
Health Canada consultation regarding Blood Regulations
21 November 2012
Health Canada's stakeholder consultation regarding the Draft Guidance Document Interpreting the Blood Regulations ended September 24, 2012.
During the consultation on the Canada Gazette, Part I Blood Regulations, stakeholders from hospitals and provincial blood coordinating offices asked questions about how the proposed Blood Regulations would apply to their situations. The document Questions & Answers (PDF) — proposed Blood Regulations and applicability to hospitals reaffirms Health Canada’s commitment to communicate and clarify issues raised concerning the upcoming Blood Regulations. Go now to Health Canada's English PDF and French PDF.
Email questions or concerns about the proposed Blood Regulations to bgtd.opic@hc-sc.gc.ca.
During the consultation on the Canada Gazette, Part I Blood Regulations, stakeholders from hospitals and provincial blood coordinating offices asked questions about how the proposed Blood Regulations would apply to their situations. The document Questions & Answers (PDF) — proposed Blood Regulations and applicability to hospitals reaffirms Health Canada’s commitment to communicate and clarify issues raised concerning the upcoming Blood Regulations. Go now to Health Canada's English PDF and French PDF.
Email questions or concerns about the proposed Blood Regulations to bgtd.opic@hc-sc.gc.ca.
Online membership renewal begins
31 October 2012
The 2013 MLT membership renewal period begins at 5:00 pm on November 1, 2012.
Renewals must be completed online here by December 31, 2012. Please note that 2013 renewal fees remain the same as 2012 rates.
Members who have not received a 2013 renewal notice should contact the CMLTO at 416-861-9605 [toll-free in Canada: 1-800-323-9672]and press "1", or registration@cmlto.com.
Renewals must be completed online here by December 31, 2012. Please note that 2013 renewal fees remain the same as 2012 rates.
Members who have not received a 2013 renewal notice should contact the CMLTO at 416-861-9605 [toll-free in Canada: 1-800-323-9672]and press "1", or registration@cmlto.com.
