Appendix - Additional Resources
Documents Available on the NSCMLT Website
The NSCMLT website is the best source for information about the profession of medical laboratory technology and the documents that guide our practice. The following documents are posted or linked to on the website: www.nscmlt.org. Please note you can only view some policies and statements once you log into the NSCMLT website.
Legal Documents
Medical Laboratory Technology Act
Nova Scotia College of Medical Laboratory Technologists Bylaws
Medical Laboratory Technologists Registration Regulations
NSCMLT Policies
| Policy Title | Policy Purpose |
|---|---|
| Ability and Public Safety | Describes the NSCMLT policy on MLTs with mental or physical impairments |
| Appeal Policy | Informs applicants and members of the NSCMLT about what constitutes an appeal and the procedures available that guide the appeal process |
| Application Rejection Policy | Informs applicants of the guidelines and relevant circumstances considered by the NSCMLT in determining if an application will be rejected |
| Approved Practice Hours | Details how to make a complaint and how the NSCMLT deals with complaints |
| Complaint Against A Member Policy | Informs applicants of the guidelines and relevant circumstances considered by the NSCMLT in determining if an application will be rejected |
| Criminal Conviction | Describes guidelines and relevant circumstances considered by the NSCMLT in determining whether a conviction of a particular offence affects an applicant’s or member’s suitability to practise as an MLT |
| Licence Exemption | Defines who is eligible to practise medical laboratory technology in Nova Scotia without a licence |
| Internationally Educated Technologists | Pertains to Internationally Educated Medical Laboratory Technologists (IEMLTs) who wish to obtain a practising licence in Nova Scotia |
| Leave of Absence | States the licensing policy for MLTs who leave the workforce temporarily |
| Practice Guidelines for MLT | Provides an overview of the professionalism expected of a licensed MLT in Nova Scotia |
| Practising Restricted | Pertains to practising restricted MLTs who have retired and wish to return to practice |
| Pro-Rating | States the policy for prorated fees (initial applicants only) |
| Return to Practice Guidelines for Medical Laboratory Technologists | Pertains to certified MLTs not currently employed as a MLT in Nova Scotia who wish to obtain a practising licence |
| Safety Policy | Outlines safe practice expectations of MLTS in Nova Scotia |
| Sexual Harassment and Assault | Discusses matters and policies related to sexual harassment or assault |
| Suspension and Reinstatement | Describes the reasons and procedure for suspension and reinstatement of a member |
| TeKnowledge.NS Policy | Details continuing education requirements and outlines the process for obtaining a TeKnowledge.NS certificate |
| Temporary Restricted licence for IEMLTs | Describes the condition under which an temporary restricted licence can be issued for internationally educated MLTs |
| Treatment of a Member | Describes guidelines and considerations relevant to the treatment of members and applicant to the NSCMLT |
NSCMLT Statements
| Statement Title | Statement Purpose |
|---|---|
| Labour Mobility | Clarifies how labour mobility legislation and NSCMLT policy impacts the movement of Canadian MLTs, into Nova Scotia |
| Molecular Duties | Provides the NSCMLT position statement regarding molecular duties and NSCMLT members who were issued a practising restricted or non-practising restricted licence prior to Dec 31, 2004 |
| NSCMLT Scope of Practice | Broadly defines the extensive duties for which medical laboratory technologists are responsible and accountable. |
| NSCMLT Standards of Practice | Describes the profession of medical laboratory technology, including the fundamental competencies |
| MLTs and the Use of Social Media | Discusses the benefits, risks, and safe practice of using social media as a medical professional |
| Point of Care Testing | Provides the NSCMLT position statement on the use of POCT tests outside the laboratory |
| Qualifying Exams | Defines what constitutes qualifying examinations for the purposes of NSCMLT licensing |
| Therapeutic Phlebotomy | Provides the NSCMLT position on the practice of therapeutic phlebotomy |
| Water Testing | Describes the NSCMLT position on water testing and the identification of pathogens found in water |
Other Statutes Relevant to MLTs
Adult Protection Act:
http://nslegislature.ca/legc/statutes/adult%20protection.pdf
Children and Family Services Act:
http://nslegislature.ca/legc/statutes/childfam.htm
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act:
http://nslegislature.ca/legc/statutes/freedom%20of%20information%20 and%20protection%20of%20privacy.pdf
Personal Health Information Act:
http://nslegislature.ca/legc/bills/61st_2nd/3rd_read/b089.htm
