MLPAO Exam Prep ~ Standards of Practice (Regulations) Questions and Answers Graded A

MLPAO Exam Prep ~ Standards of Practice (Regulations) Questions and Answers Graded A HPRAC stands for Health Professions Regulatory Advisory Council HPRAC purpose is Provide advice to the Minister of Health and Long Term Care on matters regarding healthcare professions HPRAC advices if a profession should be Regulated or Unregulated Are MLTs a regulated profession? Yes What is the college for MLTs? CMLTO (College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario) Are MLAs a regulated profession No RHPA Stands for Regulated Health Professions Act RHPA regulates how many health professions in Ontario 28 Goals of the RHPA include Protect public from harm, promote high quality care, (Ensure regulated healthcare professionals are held accountable to the public, allow patients to have access to health professionals of their choice, treat all patients and health care professionals equally, obtain equality by making all regulated healthcare professions adhere to the principles of patient care, and allow colleges to address complaints against a healthcare professional) RHPA and the Regulated Colleges are the regulatory body that protects the public's right to Safe, effective, and High quality health care Each regulated college follows a Profession-specific act What act falls under the regulated college of MLTs? Medical Laboratory Act The qualifications of the MLA/T are regulated by the Laboratory Specimen Collection Centre Licensing Act How many controlled acts are there? 13 What controlled act applies to the MLA/T? Performing a procedure on tissue below the dermis or the mucous membrane or below the surface of the cornea or teeth Medical Laboratory Act Outlines the Duties and responsibilities of the MLT Medical Laboratory Act: Quality Assurance includes Continuing education (continuing quality improvements, competence, and self practice assessments Medical Laboratory Act: Professional Portfolio Maintain a record of professional activities and continuing education Medical Laboratory Act: Competence Evaluation Evaluate knowledge, skills, and judgement in accordance with the standards of practice MLA/T performs laboratory work under the ___ ____ of a ____ Direct Supervision, MLT MLA/T performs lab tests which require Limited technical skills and responsibilities MLTs perform under the ___ ____ of a Lab ____ General supervision, Supervisor MLTs perform lab tests which require Independent judgment Laboratory supervisors are individuals who are under ___ ___ of a Lab ____ General supervision, director Laboratory supervisor performs lab test which require Specific scientific skills Laboratory director is responsible for the Administration of the scientific and technical operations of a laboratory Laboratory director is responsible for the Supervision of tests, reporting test results CMLTO stands for College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario CMLTO regulates technologists to Protect the public's interest CMLTO is the _____ ____ for Technologists in Ontario Governing body CMLTO sets the Rules and standards of practice for MLTs CMLTO addresses ____ with regards to professional misconduct Complaints CSMLS stands for Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science CSMLS is the national certifying body for MLT (and) MLA/T CSMLS _____, _____, and ____ the professional identity and interests of MLTs and MLA/Ts Promotes, maintains, and protects CSMLS establishes standards for Qualification MLPAO stands for Medical Laboratory Professionals' Association of Ontario MLPAO is the Ontario certification body for MLA/T RHRA was established in 1991