Medical Lab Technologist Act

Question 1

What is the practice of medical laboratory technology?

Answer 1

The performance of laboratory investigations on the human body or specimens from the human body and evaluation of the results.

This encompasses various laboratory tests and analyses.

Question 2

What authorized act can a member perform according to section 4?

Answer 2

Take blood samples from veins or by skin pricking.

This act is subject to specific conditions set by the College.

Question 3

What constitutes grounds for professional misconduct related to authorized acts?

Answer 3

Contravening subsection (1) regarding the performance of procedures without proper orders.

This is in accordance with the Health Professions Procedural Code.

Question 4

What is the name of the College established by this Act?

Answer 4

College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario

It is known as Ordre des technologistes de laboratoire médical de l’Ontario in French.

Question 5

True or False: Only members of the College can use the title ‘medical laboratory technologist’.

Answer 5

True

This is a legal requirement to protect the integrity of the profession.