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Competencies Expected of an Entry-LevelGeneral Medical Laboratory Technologist
CSMLS Competency ProfileGeneral Medical Laboratory Technologist
Revised January 2015
Effective with the June 2019 CSMLS Examination
CEXM-359-H1 – January 2020
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© Copyright CSMLS 2015
No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science.
Contact Information
Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science
Mailing address:
33 Wellington Street North
Hamilton, ON L8R 1M7
Telephone Fax
(905) 528-8642 or
(800) 263-8277(905) 528-4968
Email Website
[email protected] www.csmls.org
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Table of Contents
Code of Professional Conduct ............................................................................................... 1
Examination Blueprint ............................................................................................................... 2
Assumptions about Medical Laboratory Science ................................................................. 3
General MLT Competency Categories .................................................................................. 4
Category 1: Safe Work Practices ............................................................................................ 5
Category 2: Data and Specimen Collection and Handling ............................................... 6
Category 3: Analytical Processes ........................................................................................... 7
Category 4: Interpretation and Reporting of Results .......................................................... 10
Category 5: Quality Management ....................................................................................... 11
Category 6: Critical Thinking .................................................................................................. 12
Category 7: Communication and Interaction .................................................................... 13
Category 8: Professional Practice ......................................................................................... 14
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Code of Professional Conduct
• Medicallaboratoryprofessionalsarededicatedtoservingthehealthcareneedsofthepublic.Thewelfareofthepatientandrespectforthedignityoftheindividualshallbeparamountatalltimes.
• Medicallaboratoryprofessionalsworkwithotherhealthcareprofessionals,toprovideeffectivepatientcare.
• Medicallaboratoryprofessionalsshallpromotetheimageandstatusoftheirprofessionbymaintaininghighstandardsintheirprofessionalpracticeandthroughactivesupportoftheirprofessionalbodies.
• Medicallaboratoryprofessionalsshallprotecttheconfidentialityofallpatientinformation.
• Medicallaboratoryprofessionalsshalltakeresponsibilityfortheirprofessionalacts.
• Medicallaboratoryprofessionalsshallpractisewithinthescopeoftheirprofessionalcompetence.
• Medicallaboratoryprofessionalsshallendeavourtomaintainandimprovetheirskillsandknowledgeandkeepcurrentwithscientificadvances.Theywillupholdacademicintegrityinallmattersofprofessionalcertificationandcontinuingeducation.
• Medicallaboratoryprofessionalsshallsharetheirknowledgewithcolleaguesandpromotelearning.
• Medicallaboratoryprofessionalsshallbeawareofthelawsandregulationsgoverningmedicallaboratorytechnologyandshallapplytheminthepracticeoftheirprofession.
• Medicallaboratoryprofessionalsshallpractisesafeworkproceduresatalltimestoensurethesafetyofpatientsandco-workersandtheprotectionoftheenvironment.
Revised November 2011 © CSMLS
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Examination Blueprint
CSMLSGeneralMLTexamsarebasedonthisplan.
Category Mark %
1. Safe Work Practices 5-7%
2. Data and Specimen Collection and Handling 5-7%
3. Analytical Processes 30-35%
4. Interpretation and Reporting of Results 20-25%
5. Quality Management 20-25%
6. Critical Thinking 5-10%
7. Communication and Interaction 3-5%
8. Professional Practice 5-7%
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Assumptions about Medical Laboratory Science
The Medical Laboratory Technologist
Uponsuccessfulcompletionofbothanaccreditedprogram/CSMLSpriorlearningassessmentandtheCSMLSnationalcertificationexaminations,theMedicalLaboratoryTechnologist:
• hasdevelopedabroadknowledgebaseandpracticalskillsthatenablethemtoanalyzespecimens,assessandreportlaboratoryresultsaccordingtoinstitutionalpoliciesandprofessionalstandards
• appliescriticalthinkingandproblemsolvingstrategiestoensurebestpractices
• practicesandpromotestheprinciplesofcontinuousqualityimprovementincludingprofessionaldevelopmentandusingpersonalinitiativetoimprovelaboratorypractice
• practicestoensurethesafetyofpatients,colleagues,self,andtheenvironment
• contributestothehealthcareandeducationofthepublic,promotespatientwelfareandrespectspatientdiversity,dignity,andconfidentiality
• isanintegralmemberofthehealthcareteamwhosharesknowledgethatisessentialtotheprevention,diagnosis,treatmentandmonitoringofdisease,promoteslearning,andcollaborateswithotherprofessionalsinprovidingeffectivepatientcare
• isresponsibleandaccountableforprofessionalactsandpracticesaccordingtostandardsofpracticeaswellaslegislationandregulationsgoverningtheprofession
• abidesbytheCSMLSCodeofProfessionalConduct
• useseffectiveinterpersonalskillstomaintainaprofessionalrelationshipwithcolleagues,patients/clientsandhealthcareprofessionals
• usesallavailableresourcestoprovideserviceinatimely,accurate,andcost-effectivemanner.
The Client/Patient
Theclient/patientisanyindividualwhointeractswiththemedicallaboratorytechnologist,e.g.patient,patientrepresentative,healthcareprofessionals,otherlaboratoryprofessionals.
The Environment
TheMedicalLaboratoryTechnologistispreparedtoworkinavarietyofsettingsincluding,butnotlimitedto,hospitals,privateandgovernmentlaboratories,industry,andeducationalinstitutions.
TheMedicalLaboratoryTechnologistpracticesinasafeenvironmentthatisdynamicandevolving.
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General MLT Competency Categories
Categories Description
1. Safe Work Practices Themedicallaboratorytechnologistconductstheirprofessionalpracticeaccordingtoestablishedprotocols,safetyguidelines,andexistinglegislation.
2. Data and Specimen Collection and Handling
Themedicallaboratorytechnologistverifiesrelevantdataandensuresthatappropriatespecimensarecollectedandhandledaccordingtoestablishedprotocols.
3. Analytical Processes
Themedicallaboratorytechnologistunderstandstheprinciplesandperformsanalyticaltechniquesandassessesresultsonavarietyofspecimens.
NOTE:Theterm“common”isusedinreferencetobloodgroupantigens,micro-organisms,etc.andshouldbeinterpretedasthosewhichoccurfrequentlyinthepopulationandareencounteredonaregularbasisinclinicalpractice.Thecompetenciesshouldbeinterpretedintheirbroadestsenseandnotlimitedbytheconceptofthefivelaboratorydisciplines.
4. Interpretation and Reporting of Results
Themedicallaboratorytechnologistusesscientificknowledgeandskillstointerpret,documentandreportlaboratoryresultsaccordingtoestablishedprotocols.
5. Quality Management
Themedicallaboratorytechnologistpracticesandpromotestheprinciplesofqualitymanagement.
6. Critical Thinking Themedicallaboratorytechnologistappliescriticalthinkingskillstoconstructivelyinvestigate,evaluateandproblemsolve.
7. Communication and Interaction
Themedicallaboratorytechnologistinteractsusingeffectivecommunication,teamworkskillsandinterprofessionalcollaborationwithpatients/clientsandotherhealthcareprofessionals.
8. Professional Practice
Themedicallaboratorytechnologistmeetsthelegalandethicalrequirementsofpracticeandprotectsthepatient’srighttoareasonablestandardofcare.Professionalresponsibilityencompassesscopeofpractice,accountability,andprofessionaldevelopment.
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Category 1: Safe Work Practices
Themedicallaboratorytechnologistconductstheirprofessionalpracticeaccordingtoestablishedprotocols,safetyguidelines,andexistinglegislation.
Number Competency
1.01 Appliestheprinciplesofroutinepractices
1.02 Usespersonalprotectiveequipment,e.g.gloves,gowns,mask,faceshields,aprons
1.03 Applieslaboratoryhygieneandinfectioncontrolpractices
1.04 Minimizespossibledangersfrombiologicalspecimens,laboratorysuppliesandequipment
1.05 Useslaboratorysafetydevices,e.g.biologicalsafetycabinets,fumehoods,laminarflowcabinets,safetypipettingdevices,safetycontainersandcarriers,safetyshowers,eyewashes
1.06 Labels,dates,handles,stores,anddisposeschemicals,dyes,reagents,andsolutionsaccordingtolegislation,e.g.WHMIS
1.07 Handlesanddisposessharps
1.08 Stores,handles,transportsanddisposesbiologicalandotherhazardousmaterialsaccordingtolegislation
1.09 Usesdisinfectionandsterilizationmethods
1.10 Minimizespotentialhazardsrelatedtodisinfection/sterilizationmethods
1.11 Appliesmeasuresinresponsetolaboratoryaccidents/incidents
1.12 Appliesspillcontainmentandcleanupproceduresforbiologicalandotherhazardousmaterials
1.13 Respondsappropriatelytoworkplaceemergencies
1.14 Reportsanddocumentsallincidentsrelatedtosafetyandpersonalinjury
1.15 Appliesproperergonomicprinciplestominimizeriskofinjury
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Category 2: Data and Specimen Collection and Handling
Themedicallaboratorytechnologistverifiesrelevantdataandensuresthatappropriatespecimensarecollectedandhandledaccordingtoestablishedprotocols.
Number Competency
2.01 Verifiesrelevantinformationisprovidedfortestrequest
2.02 Providesinformationtotheclientonspecimencollection,transportationandstorage
2.03 Confirmstheidentityofthepatientandperformsvenipunctureandcapillarybloodcollectiontoobtainappropriatesamplesforlaboratoryanalysis
2.04 Performssamplecollectionandchainofcustodyproceduresrelatingtospecimenswithlegalimplications
2.05 Adherestoestablishedprotocolsforlabelingandtraceabilityofspecimens
2.06 Deliversspecimenstakingintoaccountpriorityandstability
2.07 Assessessuitabilityofthespecimenfortesting
2.08 Verifiesthatthepertinentdataonthespecimenandrequisitioncorrespond
2.09 Accessionsspecimensintolaboratoryinformationsystems
2.10 Adherestoguidelinesforspecimenretention,storage,transportationanddisposal
2.11 Preparesspecimensforanalysis
2.12 Identifies,documentsandinitiatescorrectiveactionforpre-examination(pre-analytical)errors
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Category 3: Analytical Processes
Themedicallaboratorytechnologistunderstandstheprinciplesandperformsanalyticaltechniquesandassessesresultsonavarietyofspecimens.
Number Competency
3.01 Appliestheprinciplesofmicroscopy:• brightfield• fluorescence• polarizing• inverted
3.02 Appliesthephysicalandchemicalprinciplesofstaining
3.02.01 Assessesthequalityofstainingandinitiatescorrectiveaction
3.03 Appliesprinciplesoflightmeasuringsystemsusedincommoninstruments:• absorptionspectrophotometry• reflectometry• turbidimetry
3.03.01 Assessesresults,identifiessourcesofinterferenceandinitiatescorrectiveaction
3.04 Appliesprinciplesofelectrochemicalsystemsusedincommoninstruments:• ionselectiveelectrodes• conductanceelectrodes
3.04.01 Assessesresults,identifiessourcesofinterferenceandinitiatescorrectiveaction
3.05 Appliesprinciplesofelectrophoresisandchromatography
3.05.01 Assessesresults,identifiessourcesofinterferenceandinitiatescorrectiveaction
3.06 Appliesprinciplesofosmometry
3.06.01 Assessesresults,identifiessourcesofinterferenceandinitiatescorrectiveaction
3.07 Appliesprinciplesofimmunoassays
3.07.01 Assessesresults,identifiessourcesofinterferenceandinitiatescorrectiveaction
3.08 Demonstratesknowledgeofprinciplesofmassspectrometry
3.08.01 Assessesresults,identifiessourcesofinterferenceandinitiatescorrectiveaction
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3.09 Appliesprinciplesofparticleanalysisusedincommonhematologyinstrumentation
3.09.01 Assessesresults,identifiessourcesofinterferenceandinitiatescorrectiveactionand/orfollowuptesting
3.09.02 Performsmanualcountingprocedures
3.10 Demonstratestheknowledgeofprinciplesofflowcytometry
3.10.01 Assessesresults,indentiessourcesofinterferenceandinitiatescorrectiveaction
3.11 Appliestheprinciplesofhemostasistoperformcoagulationtesting
3.11.01 Assessesresults,identifiessourcesofinterferenceandinitiatescorrectiveactionand/orfollowuptesting
3.12 Performsqualitativeandquantitativebiochemicalanalyses
3.12.01 Assessesresults,identifiessourcesofinterferenceandinitiatescorrectiveactionand/orfollowuptesting
3.13 Preparesblood,bodyfluidsandotherclinicalspecimensformicroscopicexamination
3.14 Identifiesandevaluatesthemorphologyofcellularandnon-cellularelementsinmicroscopicpreparations
3.14.01 Differentiatesbetweenclinicallysignificantandinsignificantfindings
3.14.02 Assessesresults,identifiessourcesofinterferenceandinitiatescorrectiveactionand/orfollowuptesting
3.15 Appliesprinciplesofimmunologytothedetectionofantigensandantibodies
3.16 Performstestingtoidentifycommonredbloodcellantigensandantibodies
3.16.01 Interpretsresultstodeterminephenotype/genotype
3.16.02 Differentiatesbetweenclinicallysignificantandinsignificantantibodies
3.16.03 Performscompatibilityanalyses
3.16.04 Assessesresults,identifiessourcesofinterferenceandinitiatescorrectiveactionand/orfollowuptesting
3.17 Preparesandissuesbloodproducts
3.17.01 Assessescompatibilityofdonor/product
3.17.02 Ensuresproperstorageofbloodproducts
3.17.03 Evaluatesthequalityofbloodproducts
3.17.04 Evaluatestheappropriatenessofthebloodproductforthepatient’sclinicalsituation
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3.18 Describesandinvestigatestheadverseeffectsoftransfusionaccordingtoestablishedprotocolandinitiatesfollow-upaction
3.19 Performsanalysestodetectandidentifycommonclinicallysignificantmicro-organisms
3.19.01 Selectsappropriateculturemediaandenvironmentforisolation
3.19.02 Describescommonclinicallysignificantmicro-organismsaccordingtobodysite
3.19.03 Confirmsidentificationusingstainingtechniques,biochemical,serologicalandautomatedtestingmethods
3.19.04 Appliestheprinciplesofinstrumentationtothedetectionofmicro-organisms
3.20 Performsantimicrobialsusceptibilityanalyses
3.20.01 Assessesresults,identifiessourcesoferrorandinitiatescorrectiveactionand/orfollowuptesting
3.21 Appliesmoleculardiagnosticprinciplestoidentifynucleicacidsequences
3.21.01 Assessesresults,identifiessourcesofinterference/errors,initiatescorrectiveactionand/orfollowuptesting
3.22 Performstissuepreparationtechniques:• Grossing• Processing• Embedding• Sectioning(paraffinandfrozen)
3.22.01 Assessesqualityofthepreparationandinitiatescorrectiveactionand/orfollowup
3.23 Performstechniquestodemonstratecellularandnon-cellularcomponentsintissueandbodyfluids
3.23.01 Assessesqualityofthetechniqueandinitiatescorrectiveactionand/orfollowup
3.24 Operatesandmaintainsstandardlaboratoryequipment/instruments
3.24.01 Preparesreagents,calibrators,standardsandqualitycontrolmaterials
3.25 Describestheroleofthelaboratoryinpoint-of-caretesting
3.25.01 Performspoint-of-caretechniques,assessesresults,identifiessourcesofinterferenceandinitiatescorrectiveaction
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Category 4: Interpretation and Reporting of Results
Themedicallaboratorytechnologistusesscientificknowledgeandskillstointerpret,documentandreportlaboratoryresultsaccordingtoestablishedprotocols.
Number Competency
4.01 Recognizestherelationshipbetweenanalyses,diagnoses,clinicalinformationandtreatmentbyassessingresultsonthebasisof:
• specimenintegrity• referencevalues• criticalvalues• methodlimitations,e.g.dynamicranges,interferences,specificity,
sensitivity• patientdeltachecks• clinicalconditions• otherlaboratoryfindings
4.02 Reportsresultsthatmeetqualitycontrolcriteria
4.03 Identifiesunexpectedorimplausibleresultsandtakesappropriateactionpriortoreporting
4.04 Recognizesandactsoncriticalvalues
4.05 Documentsresultsaccurately
4.06 Accountsforalltestsrequested
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Category 5: Quality Management
Themedicallaboratorytechnologistpractisesandpromotestheprinciplesofqualitymanagement.
Number Competency
5.01 Demonstratesknowledgeofqualitysystemsessentials(QSE)
5.02 Followsestablishedprotocolsasdefinedinpolicy,processandproceduremanuals
5.03 Assessesqualitycontroldataandcalibrationdata
5.04 Usesstatisticstomonitorandtracktheacceptabilityofqualitycontrolresults
5.05 Identifies,documentsandreportsdeficienciesthatmayaffectthequalityoftesting
5.06 Performsanddocumentspreventativemaintenanceaccordingtoestablishedprotocols
5.07 Recognizesmalfunctionsinequipment/instruments,initiatesanddocumentscorrectiveaction
5.08 Participatesincontinuousqualityimprovementactivities
5.09 Demonstratesknowledgeofriskmanagement
5.10 Participatesininternalandexternalqualityassuranceactivities,e.g.proficiencytesting,audits,accreditation
5.11 Demonstratesknowledgeofinventorymaintenance
5.12 Demonstratesinformationmanagementskills,e.g.computer,laboratoryinformationsystemsandrelatedtechnology
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Category 6: Critical Thinking
Themedicallaboratorytechnologistappliescriticalthinkingskillstoconstructivelyinvestigate,evaluateandproblemsolve.
Number Competency
6.01 Demonstratesknowledgeofadynamicenvironment;adaptsandrespondstochange
6.02 Recognizesthatchangeinitiatedinoneareamayimpactotherareasofhealthcareservices
6.03 Engagesinreflectivepractice;stopsandthinksaboutpractice,consciouslyanalyzesdecisionmakinganddrawsconclusionstoimprovefuturepractice
6.04 Organizesworktoaccommodatepriorities
6.05 Maximizesefficientuseofresources,e.g.time,equipment,personnel
6.06 Demonstrateseffectiveproblemsolving/trouble-shootingstrategiesandinitiatesappropriatefollowup
6.07 Contributestoimplementationstrategiesthatintegratetimelines,resourcemanagementandcommunicationrelatedtoprojectsorresearch/studies
6.08 Practicesevidence-baseddecision-makingskillssuchasliteraturereview,dataanalysisandresearchmethodologies/studies
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Category 7: Communication and Interaction
Themedicallaboratorytechnologistinteractsusingeffectivecommunication,teamworkskillsandinterprofessionalcollaborationwithpatients/clientsandotherhealthcareprofessionals.
Number Competency
7.01 Practiceseffectivecommunicationwithcolleagues,patients/clientsandotherhealthcareprofessionals:
• Activelistening• Verbalcommunication• Non-verbalcommunication• Writtencommunication• Conflictmanagement• Identifyingbarrierstoeffectivecommunication• Usingtechnologyappropriatelytofacilitatecommunication
7.02 Demonstrateseffectiveteamworkskills
7.03 Demonstratesinterdisciplinary/interprofessionalteamskills:• Communication• Collaboration• Roleclarification• Reflection
7.04 Demonstratesadaptiveskillswheninteractingwithpatients/clients
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Category 8: Professional Practice
Themedicallaboratorytechnologistmeetsthelegalandethicalrequirementsofpracticeandprotectsthepatient’srighttoareasonablestandardofcare.Professionalresponsibilityencompassesscopeofpractice,accountability,andprofessionaldevelopment.
Number Competency
8.01 Maintainsconfidentialityofhealthcareinformation
8.02 Complieswithlegislationsthatgovernmedicallaboratorytechnology
8.03 Recognizeslimitationsofowncompetenceandseeksactiontoresolve
8.04 Obtainsinformedconsentpriortoprocedureandrespectsapatient’srighttorefuse
8.05 Recognizespotentiallydangeroussituationsandunderstandstherighttorefuseunsafework
8.06 Takesresponsibilityandisaccountableforprofessionalactions
8.07 Recognizestheneedforandparticipatesincontinuingeducationandtraining
8.08 Promotestheimageandstatusoftheprofessionofmedicallaboratoryscienceasmembersofthehealthcareteam
8.09 Recognizeshowethicalissuesinthehealthcareenvironmentaffectthemedicallaboratorytechnologistandclients
8.10 Demonstratesknowledgeofthehealthcaresystem,professionallaboratoryorganizationsandtheirresponsibilities
8.11 Demonstratesknowledgeofthedeterminantsofhealthandtheirimplicationsforthelaboratorysystem
8.12 Respectsthediversity,dignity,values,andbeliefsofpatients/clientsandcolleagues
8.13 Demonstratesknowledgeofinterpersonalskills:• Recognizessignsofindividualandgroupstress• Recognizessignsofpatientstress• Exhibitsempathywhenassistingpatientsandcolleagues
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