Leaders from the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science held a press conference to detail the growing impact of unfilled medical laboratory professional positions across Canada, its negative impacts on the healthcare system, and practical steps that our governments can take to address these shortcomings now. “Medical Laboratory Technologists and Assistants are an integral component … Read more
The Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science held key stakeholder meetings and a press conference in Ottawa to discuss the growing impact of unfilled medical laboratory professional positions across Canada. “Medical Laboratory Technologists and Assistants are one of the backbones of Canada’s healthcare system, providing fast and reliable test results for everything ranging from blood and … Read more
Members of the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science were pleased to have the opportunity to meet with dozens of MPs, Ministers, and senior government officials The discussions centred around the growing impact of unfilled Medical Laboratory Professional positions across Canada, and the contributing factors around it. “We are starting to feel the effects of almost … Read more
The Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) is on Parliament Hill speaking with parliamentarians regarding the shortage of medical laboratory technologists (MLTs) in Canada. About half of all MLTs will be eligible to retire in the next ten years. These shortages are already being felt in Canada’s rural and remote communities. “The federal government can … Read more
The Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) is on Parliament Hill speaking with parliamentarians regarding the shortage of medical laboratory technologists (MLTs) in Canada. About half of all MLTs will be eligible to retire in the next ten years. These shortages are already being felt in Canada’s rural and remote communities. “The federal government … Read more
The Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) calls for the regulation of medical laboratory assistants (MLAs) in all jurisdictions across Canada to enhance patient safety for all Canadians. Regulation would define the scope of practice for these laboratory professionals, adopt a harmonized standard for entry to practice and set standards for continuing professional development. … Read more
The Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science is celebrating National Medical Laboratory Week. Since 1985, the society has sponsored this week to promote awareness and understanding of the role of medical laboratory professionals in the health care system. President of the society Tricia VanDenakker said that medical laboratory professionals play an incredibly vital role in … Read more
The Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science has launched a national public awareness campaign, which asks Canadians to consider what would happen to Canada's health care system if lab professionals were not available. The society's executive director Christine Nielsen said that the "Our Focus Is You" campaign (www.OurFocusIsYou.ca), which is part of the lead-up to … Read more
The Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science released key research findings on barriers faced by internationally educated health professionals in fulfilling entry-to-practice standards in Canada. Funded through the Government of Canada’s Foreign Credential Recognition Program, the research assessed the integration of practicing immigrant health professionals in Canada relative to their domestically educated counterparts. The report, … Read more
The Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science is renewing its call to the Federal Government to take action and invest in a national health human resource strategy for the medical laboratory profession. The society said that medical laboratory professionals play a vital role in Canada’s health care system, but as a group, the medical laboratory … Read more
