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  • The NBSMLT is the regulatory body for Medical Laboratory Technologists in New Brunswick assuring protection of public safety.

Regulation of Medical Laboratory Technologist

The New Brunswick Society of Medical Laboratory Technologists (NBSMLT) was born in 1948 as a provincial branch of the CSLT (Canadian Society for Laboratory Technologists) now renamed CSMLS (Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science).

The NBSMLT is the regulatory body for Medical Laboratory Technologists in New Brunswick, constituted under the Act respecting Medical Laboratory Technologists of New Brunswick (1991). New Brunswick was the second province to regulate Medical Laboratory Technology in Canada. As such, the NBSMLT issues licenses to individuals who meet the requirements to practice in the profession of Medical Laboratory Technologist, ensuring that diagnostic laboratory testing in New Brunswick is performed by qualified professionals in order to assure protection of public safety.

    • The NBSMLT consists of approx.

      650

      licensed registrants

    • 7

      board of directors

    • 1

      public representative

    • 1.4

      administrative staff
    • ,

      The practice of Medical Laboratory Technology is defined as the performance of medical laboratory investigations (testing) and the evaluation of the technical sufficiency of such investigations and their results. It may also include practice in the areas of medical laboratory administration, education, information systems, specimen collection, handling and accessioning and medical research.

      In addition, the NBSMLT has numerous representations on a wide variety of provincial and national committees and organizations. The board of directors meets monthly in addition to the Annual General Meeting. Members of the public are welcome to attend the AGM as guests.

Roles of the NBSMLT: Regulatory vs. Advocacy

As a regulator accountable for the public protection by ensuring members are competent, the NBSMLT:

  • 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 Education (Professional Improvement Program), and Practice Hours
  • Provides advice to public, members and employers with respect to legislation
  • Establishes and maintains complaint process
  • NBSMLT 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
  • Represent MLTs 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

 

NBSMLT does not :

  • Negotiate collective agreements including hours, benefits, and compensation
  • Manage conditions of employment or employment legislative provisions or act on issues of employer non-compliance with respect to collective agreement
  • Represent MLT interests with respect to employment human resource issues
NBSMLTCSMLS
Protects the public interest. Advocates for the profession with government and other funding agencies and advocates to the public services
Governed by a Council of professional members and government-appointed public members Governed by an elected Board of Directors across Canada
Mandatory license in order to use protected titles and/or perform controlled acts. Registers members based on legislated criteria Voluntary membership. Membership criteria and benefits set by the membership
Requires registrants to participate in legislated professional development program ( PDP) Provides the professions with opportunities for continuing education
Ensures minimum standards of practice are met for safe and competent service to the public Offers Professional Liability Insurance (PLI) to members
Engages the public to inform them of the value of regulated professionals Engages the members in order to serve their professional needs
Required to have a complaints & discipline process to respond to members who do not practice to the set standards Complaints process for unregulated jurisdictions, including MLA
Protects the public by ensuring members provide safe, effective, and quality service Supports the public by advocating for adequate health human resources
Provides accessible information to the public regarding the professions, the registry of members, expected practice standards, and the complaints process Provides accessible information to its members regarding professional development opportunities, changes in the professional fields and political developments that affect the professions
Accountable to the public, the government, and members Accountable to the members

  • Mission

    The mission represents the organization’s mandate. It states what we do and distinguishes the organization from others.

    The NBSMLT regulates the profession of medical laboratory science through high standards of practice, education and collaboration to ensure public protection.

  • Vision

    The vision describes the NBSMLT’s collective dream. It provides direction to the leaders and the members. 

    • Grown and expand through collaboration and engagement.
    • Advance our leadership in healthcare.

  • Values

    Core elements in which we believe:

    • Engagement
    • Professionalism
    • Collaboration
    • Transparency
    • Accountability
    • Public confidence
    • Innovation