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CMLTO Celebrates Pride Month in June!

The College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) proudly recognizes June as Pride Month. Pride Month is a time to celebrate the diversity, resilience, and contributions of...

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HPRO Holds Annual Meeting and Board of Directors Meeting

Last week, the Health Professions Regulators of Ontario (HPRO) held its Annual Meeting and Board of Directors Meeting, bringing together leaders from Ontario’s health regulatory Colleges to discuss...

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CMLTO Attends Annual MLPAO Conference in Toronto

The College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) attended the Annual Lab Summit hosted by the Medical Laboratory Professionals’ Association of Ontario last week in Toronto. This...

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Modernized Public Register and Online Services Platforms NOW LIVE!

The College is thrilled to announce that the updated CMLTO Public Register and Online Services are now live! The goal of this project was to modernize and synthesize...

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CMLTO Online Services Platform to be Modernized as part of Ongoing IT Implementation Project

As part of CMLTO’s current IT project, the Online Services platform is undergoing a significant modernization aimed specifically at enhancing user experience for Medical Laboratory Technologists (MLTs) and...

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Service Pause Announcement: CMLTO Online Services, Public Register, and Voluntary Roster Platforms

As detailed in an e-blast to all key partner groups of the College and CMLTO social media channels, there is currently a temporary pause in CMLTO Online Services,...

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CMLTO Public Register Modernization Underway

The College is excited to share an update on our ongoing database improvement project, specifically focusing on the modernization of the CMLTO Public Register. This initiative is designed...

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Update on CMLTO Database Upgrade Project

As you may have heard via the FOCUS newsletter and social media channels, College staff are in the midst of a comprehensive database improvement project that will impact...

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CMLTO Releases the 2023 CPMF Report

The CMLTO is pleased to release its 2023 College Performance Measurement Framework (CPMF) report. Ontario health regulatory Colleges exist to protect the public interest. To help the public understand how...

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Transparency and Progress: The CMLTO Releases its 2023 Annual Report 

We are excited to announce the release of the 2023 Annual Report from the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO). This comprehensive report provides an in-depth...

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CMLTO Releases 2023 Health Human Resource Report 

The College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) is pleased to announce the release of its fifteenth annual Health Human Resource Report (HHR Report). The CMLTO produces...

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REMINDER Call for Nominations for Election to the 2025 CMLTO Board of Directors

Have you considered acting as the voice of the public in Ontario and making a difference in the regulation of the profession? If you are a medical laboratory...

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CMLTO Board Meeting Highlights Released: May 2024

The CMLTO Board took the following actions at its meeting on May 27, 2024: Approved the Minutes of the February 15 & 16, 2024 CMLTO Board Meetings Approved...

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2023 CMLTO Fair Registration Practices Report Released

The College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) is pleased to announce the release of the 2023 Fair Registration Practices Report. This report, required by the Office...

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2025 CMLTO Registration Renewal Notice

The College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) Annual Registration Renewal for 2025 begins on November 1, 2024. All Medical Laboratory Technologists must renew their registration by...

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The results of the Call for Nominations for Election to the 2025 Board of Directors

Exciting news! The CMLTO will have a full complement of Professional Board Members in 2025 for the second consecutive year. In 2023, the CMLTO adopted a refreshed approach...

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Call for Non-Board Committee Members (NBCMs)

The College of Medical Laboratory Technologist of Ontario (CMLTO) has the statutory duty to serve and protect the public by regulating the practice of medical laboratory technology in...

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September Board Meeting Highlights Available

The CMLTO Board recently convened for its September meeting, and we are pleased to share the key decisions and discussions from this important gathering. At CMLTO, transparency is...

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CMLTO Celebrates Canadian Patient Safety Week

October 18th – November 1st is Healthcare Excellence Canada’s Canadian Patient Safety Week this year. Canadian Patient Safety Week is an important reminder of the vital role we...

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Instructional video on renewing your CMLTO registration on the new Online Services platform released

The CMLTO Registration Renewal period began on November 1st and is open until December 31st. While the renewal period takes place on an annual basis, this year’s renewal...

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Updated Professional Practice Learning Program Modules Available

Did you know that the CMLTO Quality Assurance Committee has updated 2 of the 5 keystone modules as part of the Professional Practice Learning Program (PPLP)? The modules...

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Updated Refresher Courses Available

Did you know that you can use CMLTO approved refresher courses to demonstrate active engagement as a registrant of the College? Demonstrating active engagement in the MLT profession...

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CMLTO is Live: December Board Meeting to be Broadcast for the First Time

The CMLTO will be livestreaming our upcoming Board meeting for the first time on December 9th and 10th next week. Tune in from 9:00 am – 5:30 pm...

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Pause in Access to CMLTO Professional Portfolio until December 16, 2024

There will be a temporary pause in access to the CMLTO Professional Portfolio until December 16.   Thank you for your patience during this time. This pause is...

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WARNING: Allan Muzonzini

The College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) is committed to protecting the public by ensuring that only qualified and authorized individuals practice as Medical Laboratory Technologists...

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CMLTO Professional Portfolio is now LIVE again

CMLTO staff would like to thank registrants for their patience during the College’s migration to update the CMLTO Online Services platform, including the Professional Portfolio. The “Record not...

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION regarding the 2025 CMLTO Registration Renewal

The College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) Annual Registration Renewal for 2025 began on November 1, 2024. This is a reminder that all Medical Laboratory Technologists...

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EXTENDED SUPPORT HOURS FOR RENEWAL INQUIRIES: Contact us by email only

CMLTO Registration department has extended the support hours for all renewal inquiries. Starting December 27 until December 31, 2024, a CMLTO staff will be available to answer email...

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2025 CMLTO Registration Renewal Period is CLOSED Tonight at 11:59 pm. EST.

The CMLTO Registration Renewal deadline is tonight, December 31st, ay 11:59 pm. EST. If you do not complete the annual renewal or resignation process by this time, you...

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Warning: Elizabeth Nwafor

The College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) is committed to protecting the public by ensuring that only qualified individuals hold themselves out as Medical Laboratory Technologists...

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JOB OPPORTUNITY: Canadian Alliance of Medical Laboratory Professionals Regulators (CAMLPR) Executive Director

We are pleased to share a unique leadership opportunity to deliver on the strategic and operational direction for the Canadian Alliance of Medical Laboratory Professionals Regulators (CAMLPR) as...

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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: Election to the 2026 CMLTO Board of Directors

Have you considered acting as the voice of the public in Ontario and making a difference in the regulation of the medical laboratory profession in Ontario?  If you...

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February 2025 Board Meeting: Livestream Access

The CMLTO will be livestreaming our upcoming Board meeting on February 20th and 21st this week. Tune in from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm on February 20th and...

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Update on the Regulation of Medical Laboratory Assistants and Technicians in Nova Scotia

Please join the CMLTO in recognizing NSCMLT as the first province in Canada to regulate medical laboratory assistants and technicians under the Nova Scotia Medical Laboratory Technology Act....

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The CMLTO is hiring! Coordinator, Registration

The CMLTO is current recruiting for a Coordinator, Registration position. If joining our positive work culture made up of dynamic, passionate, and value-driven individuals interests you, consult the...

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The CMLTO is hiring! Manager, Regulatory Programs

The CMLTO is current recruiting for a Manager, Regulatory Programs position. If joining our positive work culture made up of dynamic, passionate, and value-driven individuals interests you, consult...

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Infographic available: Non-MLT Complaint Analysis

The CMLTO has released an infographic to share information about public complaints received regarding non-MLT laboratory professionals.  Since 2020 the College has received almost 200 public complaints about...

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CMLTO Releases 2024 College Performance Measurement Framework (CPMF) Report

The College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) is pleased to announce the release of its 2024 College Performance Measurement Framework (CPMF) Report. Ontario health regulatory Colleges...

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Exploring Certification Opportunities in Pathology: What MLTs Should Know

Medical Laboratory Technologists (MLTs) in Ontario play a vital role in delivering high-quality laboratory services, supporting diagnostics, and ensuring patient safety. As the medical laboratory field continues to...

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The CMLTO Recognizes National Medical Laboratory Week 2025

Each year, the CMLTO is happy to recognize and share information about National Medical Laboratory Week 2025, taking place from April 13 to 19. This week is intended...

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CMLTO Attends LABCON 2025

The College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) attended another successful LABCON event in Montreal this past weekend. LABCON, organized by the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory...

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Medical Laboratory Assistants and Technicians to be Regulated in Nova Scotia, Effective May 3rd!

Tomorrow, on May 3rd, Nova Scotia will become the first Canadian province to regulate medical laboratory assistants and technicians. This initiative was an important step in enhancing public...

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CMLTO Releases 2024 Fair Registration Practices Report

The College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) is pleased to announce the release of its 2024 Fair Registration Practices (FRP) Report. Submitted annually to the Office...

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Your Voice Matters: Online Survey Opportunity for Ontarians

The College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) is inviting members of the public across Ontario to share their perspectives in a new, ongoing survey focused on...

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Calling all MLT Employers in Ontario: Summer Focus Group Opportunity!

The CMLTO Board of Directors recognizes the critical role that Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) employers play in shaping the future of the profession. If you are an MLT...

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CMLTO Board Meeting – May 26 & 27, 2025

The College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) will be hosting its second Board meeting of the year on Monday, May 26 and Tuesday, May 27, 2025....

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CMLTO Recognizes Pride Month

The College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) proudly recognizes June as Pride Month. Pride Month is a time to celebrate the diversity, resilience, and contributions of...

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CMLTO Attends 2025 MLPAO Conference in Kingston

The College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) attended another successful Annual MLPAO Conference this past weekend in Kingston, Ontario. Hosted by the Medical Laboratory Professionals’ Association...

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Recognizing National Indigenous Peoples Day

On June 21, CMLTO acknowledges National Indigenous Peoples’ Day—a time to honour the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. This day invites...

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CMLTO Attends the 2025 Govern for Impact Conference in Montreal

The College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) is proud to attend the 2025 Govern for Impact Conference, held in Montreal from June 19–21, 2025. This annual...

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Strengthening Collaboration to Improve Access to Healthcare

The Health Profession Regulators of Ontario (HPRO), including CMLTO Registrar and CEO John Tzountzouris, recently met with Deputy Premier and Minister of Health Sylvia Jones to advance efforts...

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2024 Annual Report Released

The College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) is pleased to announce the release of its 2024 Annual Report. This publication provides a comprehensive overview of the...

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New Infographic Highlights Insights from CMLTO Survey on Practice Changes in Laboratory Professions

CMLTO is pleased to share a new infographic that presents key findings from a previous survey conducted to better understand evolving practice changes within Ontario’s medical laboratory professions....

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CMLTO Releases 2024 Health Human Resources Report

The College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) has published its 2024 Health Human Resources (HHR) Report. This annual report offers a comprehensive analysis of registration data...

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Engaging Employers Across Ontario: CMLTO Hosts Employer Focus Group as Part of Careholder Linkage Campaign

On July 23, 2025, the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) hosted an Employer Focus Group as part of its ongoing Careholder Linkage Campaign, an initiative...

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Protecting the Public Through Regulation

Public protection is at the heart of everything we do. At the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO), regulation is more than a process—it’s a commitment...

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CMLTO Recognizes World Patient Safety Day

On September 17, the World Health Organization (WHO) leads World Patient Safety Day, a global initiative to raise awareness about the importance of making healthcare safer for everyone....

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CMLTO is Publicly Livestreaming our Board Meeting on September 22nd and September 23rd

The College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) is committed to transparency and meaningful public engagement. As part of this commitment, the upcoming September Board of Directors...

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CMLTO attends the 32nd Annual Fall Symposium hosted by the Kenora Rainy River Regional Laboratory Program (KRRRLP)

The College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) was pleased to participate in the 32nd Annual Fall Symposium hosted by the Kenora Rainy River Regional Laboratory Program...

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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Honouring the Past, Protecting the Future

Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day honours the children who never returned home, Survivors of residential schools, and their families...

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Innovation in Action: CMLTO Receives ASI New Implementation Award

The CMLTO is proud to share that we have been awarded Advanced Solutions International (ASI) New Implementation Award for our successful implementation of iMIS software. iMIS is a...

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Call for Non-Board Committee Members (NBCMs) – Deadline: October 31, 2025

The College of Medical Laboratory Technologist of Ontario (CMLTO) has the statutory duty to serve and protect the public by regulating the practice of medical laboratory technology in...

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Annual Renewal Notice: CMLTO Registration Renewal begins on November 1, 2025

The College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) Annual Registration Renewal for 2026 begins on November 1, 2025. All Medical Laboratory Technologists must renew their registration by...

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CMLTO Participates in the 2025 CNAR Conference in Calgary

The College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) was delighted to attend the 2025 Canadian Network of Agencies for Regulation (CNAR) Conference in Calgary. CMLTO Registrar &...

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THE RESULTS OF THE CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR ELECTION TO THE 2026 CMLTO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Exciting news! The CMLTO will have a full complement of Professional Board Members in 2026 for the third consecutive year. In 2023, the CMLTO adopted a refreshed approach...

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CMLTO Updates Interprofessional Collaboration Case Studies to Support MLTs in their Practice

CMLTO has recently updated its Interprofessional Collaboration (IPC) Case Studies, transforming them into easy-to-use infographics designed to make learning more accessible and practical for Medical Laboratory Technologists (MLTs)....

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CAMLPR Seeking Subject Matter Experts to Support National Examination Work

The Canadian Alliance of Medical Laboratory Professionals Regulators (CAMLPR), which represents provincial regulatory bodies for Medical Laboratory Technologists across Canada, is inviting expressions of interest from qualified professionals...

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Revised CMLTO By-Law: Public Consultation

Did you know that the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO)’s authority comes from the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, and the Medical Laboratory Technology Act,...

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Recent changes to the Laboratory & Specimen Collection Centre Licensing Act (1990) to improve the quality and timeliness of midwifery client care

The Laboratory & Specimen Collection Centre Licensing Act (1990) is an important piece of legislation that ensures individuals managing and working in Ontario’s licensed laboratories are accountable to...

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Strengthening Privacy in Practice: New Resources to Support MLTs

Maintaining the confidentiality of personal health information (PHI) is a core responsibility for all healthcare professionals. At the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO), we recognize...

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CMLTO Attends MDR Strategy Group Ltd.’s AI in Regulation Conference

The College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario had the pleasure of attending the AI in Regulation Conference this past week. Hosted by MDR Strategy Group, the conference...

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Your Guide to Creating Effective Learning Goals

The CMLTO Professional Portfolio, a component of the Quality Assurance Program, supports Registrants by promoting ongoing self-reflection and professional development. Every Practising Registrant is required to maintain a...

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Call for Nominations for Election to the 2027 CMLTO Board of Directors

Have you considered acting as the voice of the public and making a difference in the regulation of the MLT profession in Ontario? If you are a medical...

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Call for Expressions of Interest for Appointment to the 2027 CMLTO Board of Directors as an Academic Member

Have you considered acting as the voice of the public and making a difference in the regulation of the MLT profession in Ontario? The College of Medical Laboratory...

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Celebrating Medical Laboratory Week: Protecting the Public Through Regulation

During Medical Laboratory Week, we celebrate the essential role that medical laboratory technologists (MLTs) play in patient care across Ontario. From analyzing blood and tissue samples to supporting...

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Med Lab Week 2026: CMLTO Leadership Visit to Kingston General Hospital Lab

During Medical Laboratory Week this year, John Tzountzouris, Registrar & CEO of the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario, visited the laboratory at Kingston Health Sciences Centre....

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CMLTO Attends LABCON 2026 in Vancouver

CMLTO was pleased to attend another LABCON this past week in Vancouver. Hosted annually by Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS), the conference brings together laboratory professionals...

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Demonstrating Accountability Through Governance Performance and Board Evaluation

As part of the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario’s ongoing commitment to accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement, CMLTO is releasing two governance-focused initiatives that provide insight...

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