Preface

Preface

Introduction

Introduction
What's Here?
The Code of Professional Conduct
CSMLS Code of Professional Conduct
Aspects of Professionalism
Conclusion

Chapter 1:

Requirements for Medical Laboratory Technologists Under the Medical Laboratory Technology Act and NSCMLT Bylaws and Other Regulations
What's Here?
Duty of the College Under the Medical Laboratory Technology Act
Duty of the Medical Laboratory Technologist
Liability Insurance
Mandatory Reporting
Situations where you have a duty to make a report
Conclusion

Chapter 2:

Qualifications and Continuing Education
What's Here?
Qualifications
Licensing
Return to practice
Temporary and restricted licences
Non-practising licences and reinstatement
Licence exemptions
Employer or facility restrictions
Continuing Education - The TeKnowledge Program
Conclusion

Chapter 3:

Scope of Practice, Standards of Practice
What's Here?
Scope of Practice
Standards of Practice
Conclusion

Chapter 4:

Confidentiality and Privacy
What's Here?
Duty of Confidentiality
Privacy and Access Legislation
Confidentiality and Privacy in a Remote or Mobile Workplace
Privacy Breach
Client's Rights to Access and Correct Their Information
Conclusion

Chapter 5:

Consent
What's Here?
What is Consent?
Consent and the MLT
Clients Withdrawing Consent
Disclosure of Information Without Consent
Conclusion

Chapter 6:

Recordkeeping
What's Here?
Reasons for Recordkeeping
What Should be Recorded?
Personal Health Information
Laboratory Data
Terminating or Selling Your Business
Disposal of Records
Conclusion

Chapter 7:

Conflicts of Interest
What's Here?
The Definition of "Conflict of Interest"
Variations on Conflict of Interest
Dealing With Conflicts of Interest
Conflicts of Interest That Must Be Avoided
Conclusion

Chapter 8:

Boundary Issues
What's Here?
The Concept of Boundaries
Why Boundary Crossings Occur
Sexual Abuse and Boundaries
Direct Patient Contact - Special Considerations
Family Members and Friends
Ignoring Established Conventions
Boundaries Also Protect the Medical Laboratory Technologist
Conclusion

Chapter 9:

Communication Skills
What's Here?
Importance of Communication Skills
Why Effective Communication is So Difficult - Communication Styles and Techniques
Communication with Clients - Special Considerations
Communication with Other Professionals
Resolving Disagreements
Providing and Receiving Feedback
Conclusion

Chapter 10:

MLTs Working for Others and the Self-employed Technologist
What's Here?
Working for Others
Working for Yourself
Conclusion

Chapter 11:

Professional Misconduct
What's Here?
What is Professional Misconduct?
Complaint Process
Investigation of Professional Misconduct
Discipline Process
Conclusion

Appendix:

Additional Resources
Documents Available on the NSCMLT Website
Legal Documents
NSCMLT Policies
NSCMLT Statements
Other Statutes Relevant to MLTs