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

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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

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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

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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

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