SSMLT Mandate
Regulatory
Primary role of Public Protection
As a regulator accountable for the public protection by ensuring members are competent, the SSMLT:
- Establishes requirements for licensure collaborating with inter-provincial regulatory partners
- Registers and renews licenses
- Establishes, monitors, and enforces Act, Bylaws, Policies, Code of Ethics, Continuing Professional Education,& Practice Hours
- Provides advise to public, members and employers with respect to legislation
- Establishes and maintains complaint process
SSMLT acts in the interest of the public to:
- Review and develop Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) legislation
- Engage and collaborate with members for better regulation and professional practice
- Promote public/patient safety
Advocacy
SSMLT has an additional role in representing the profession in the interest of public protection:
- Represent SSMLT to the government, employers, and other agencies in the interest of the public
- Encourage leadership and member engagement
- Provide educational resources and opportunities
- Work collaboratively with other healthcare organizations
SSMLT can not :
- Act in the interest of the member with regard to labour relations issues. Unions protect and advance the health, social, and economic well-being of its members
- Negotiate collective agreements including hours, job title, benefits, and compensation
- Manage conditions of employment or employment legislative provisions
- Act on issues of employer non-compliance with respect to collective agreement
- Represent an MLTs interests with respect to employment human resource issues
SSMLT vs. CSMLS
Governance Manual
Election to Council
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Appointment to Committee
SSMLT is seeking persons interested in serving on the following committees:
- Professional Practices
- Counselling and Investigation
- Discipline
Interested? contact SSMLT office: info@ssmlt.org