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Who is eligible to work as a Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician (MLA/T) according to the text?
Who is eligible to work as a Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician (MLA/T) according to the text?
- Individual with a University/College degree or diploma approved by the director and relevant training/experience in a laboratory (correct)
- Individual with an Ontario secondary school diploma and at least 2 years of work experience as a trainee
- Individual who has successfully completed relevant courses and work experience equivalent to the required 2 years of training
- Individual with a certificate of registration from the CMLTO in the practicing class
Who can order a medical test based on the text?
Who can order a medical test based on the text?
- Laboratory Supervisor
- Respiratory Technologist (RT)
- Nurse Practitioner (correct)
- Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT)
Who are the direct supervisors of an MLA/T as mentioned in the text?
Who are the direct supervisors of an MLA/T as mentioned in the text?
- Medical Practitioner
- Participant in Provincial Colorectal CA Screening Program
- Laboratory Director (correct)
- Insurer/Insurance Agent
What is the educational requirement for an individual to be eligible to work as an MLA/T according to the text?
What is the educational requirement for an individual to be eligible to work as an MLA/T according to the text?
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Study Notes
Laboratory and Specimen Collection Center Licensing Act
- Established under R.S.O. 1990, this act governs the licensing, inspection, operation, and maintenance of specimen collection centers and laboratories in Ontario.
- Current regulation under this act is O.Reg 45/22, which replaced the former O.Reg. 682.
Employee Roles Defined by the Act
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Laboratory Director
- Oversees the scientific and technical operations of the laboratory.
- Responsible for supervising tests and reporting results.
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Laboratory Supervisor
- Operates under the general supervision of the Laboratory Director.
- Supervises laboratory personnel and may perform specialized tests.
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Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT)
- Works under the general supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor.
- Conducts tests requiring independent judgment and expertise.
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Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician (MLA/T)
- Performs tests under the direct supervision of a more experienced staff member.
- Handles tasks that require limited skills and responsibilities.
Qualifications of MLT and MLA/T
- MLTs must possess relevant educational credentials and certifications to perform tests independently.
- MLA/Ts require less extensive education, typically focused on tasks with limited skill requirements under direct supervision.
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