Laboratory Licensing Act Review
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

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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

    • Laboratory Director

      • Oversees the scientific and technical operations of the laboratory.
      • Responsible for supervising tests and reporting results.
    • Laboratory Supervisor

      • Operates under the general supervision of the Laboratory Director.
      • Supervises laboratory personnel and may perform specialized tests.
    • Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT)

      • Works under the general supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor.
      • Conducts tests requiring independent judgment and expertise.
    • 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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    Prepare for your ethics test by reviewing the Laboratory and Specimen Collection Center Licensing Act of R.S.O. 1990. The act covers licensing, inspection, operation, and maintenance of specimen collection centres and laboratories, as well as regulations and roles of employees.

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