Pan-Canadian Entry-to-Practice Competency Profile for Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) - Mapping Guide 2024 Competencies to 2016 Competencies - Revised - February 2024 - v3 November 2024

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Pan-Canadian Entry-to-Practice Competency Profile for the Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) provides a mapping guide aligning 2024 competency statements to the 2016 competency framework. The guide specifies revised competency categories for safe work practices, equipment and reagents, pre-analytical, analytical, post-analytical, quality/resource management, communication and collaboration, and professional practice. It includes exam content percentage ranges, performance criteria, and links to corresponding 2016 competency codes, plus clarifications and a revision history effective for the February 2027 CSMLS Examination.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

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Pages20

Reading Time50 min

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Competency Category 1: Safe Work Practices Mapped to 2016 Competencies

Safe Work Practices Knowledge Requirements

Competency Category 2: Equipment, Instruments, and Reagents Mapped to 2016 Competencies

Competency Category 3: Pre-Analytical Phase Mapped to 2016 Competencies

Competency Category 4: Analytical Phase Mapped to 2016 Competencies

Competency Category 5: Post-Analytical Phase Mapped to 2016 Competencies

Competency Category 6: Quality and Resource Management Mapped to 2016 Competencies

Competency Category 7: Communication and Collaboration Mapped to 2016 Competencies

Competency Category 8: Professional Practice Mapped to 2016 Competencies

Clarifications

Revision History

Pan-Canadian Entry-to-Practice Competency Profile for Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) Effective with the February 2027 CSMLS Examination Mapping Guide 2024 Competencies to 2016 Competencies Revised February 2024 v3 November 2024 CEXM-042-H2G ©2023, Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science. All rights reserved. Table of Contents Competency Category 1: Safe Work Practices Mapped to 2016 Competencies .................... 1 Competency Category 2: Equipment, Instruments, and Reagents Mapped to 2016 Competencies....................................................................................................................... 2 Competency Category 3: Pre-Analytical Phase Mapped to 2016 Competencies ................... 4 Competency Category 4: Analytical Phase Mapped to 2016 Competencies .......................... 6 Competency Category 5: Post-Analytical Phase Mapped to 2016 Competencies .................. 7 Competency Category 6: Quality and Resource Management Mapped to 2016 Competencies....................................................................................................................... 8 Competency Category 7: Communication and Collaboration Mapped to 2016 Competencies........................................................................................................................................... 10 Competency Category 8: Professional Practice Mapped to 2016 Competencies ................. 12 Clarifications ...................................................................................................................... 15 Revision History .................................................................................................................. 18 ©2023, Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) . All rights reserved. CEXM-042-H2G 2024-NOV Competency Category 1: Safe Work Practices Mapped to 2016 Competencies The Medical Laboratory Assistant conducts their professional practice according to established protocols, safety guidelines, and existing legislation. Exam Content: 8-12% | Competencies | | Performance Criteria | 2016
Competencies | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1.1 Maintain a safe work
environment | 1.1.1 | Use routine practices and additional precautions. | 1.01, 1.02 | | | 1.1.2 | Apply laboratory hygiene and infection control practices. | 1.03 | | | 1.1.3 | Use laboratory safety devices safely and effectively. | 1.05 | | | 1.1.4 | Handle materials according to standard operating procedures and protocols. | 1.06 | | | 1.1.5 | Practice good ergonomics. | 1.15 | | 1.2 Minimize
dangers from specimens, supplies and equipment | 1.2.1 | Use and dispose of sharps safely. | 1.04, 1.07 | | | 1.2.2 | Handle biological and other hazardous materials according to legislation. | 1.04, 1.08 | | | 1.2.3 | Disinfect and sterilize items using the proper method. | 1.04, 1.09 | | | 1.2.4 | Minimize potential hazards associated with disinfection and sterilization methods, use of electrical equipment , and flammable materials. | 1.04, 1.10 | | | 1.2.5 | Refuse unsafe work if necessary. | 1.04, 7.05 | | 1.3 Respond to
laboratory emergencies, incidents, and accidents
according to protocols | 1.3.1 | Use spill containment and clean-up procedures for biological and other hazardous materials. | 1.11-1.13 | | | 1.3.2 | Implement fire containment or escape procedures. | 1. 11, 1.13 | | | 1.3.3 | Document and report all safety and personal injury incidents. | 1. 11, 1. 13, 1.14 | | | 1.3.4 | Maintain safety in potentially dangerous situations. | 1. 11, 1. 13, 7.05 | | | 1.3.5 | Obtain assistance when warranted. | 1. 11, 1.13 | ©2023, Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) . All rights reserved. CEXM-042-H2G 2024-NOV Page 1 The medical laboratory assistant requires knowledge and critical thinking skills to constructively investigate, evaluate, and problem solve. This list is meant to assi

FAQs

What is the purpose of the mapping guide?

It aligns revised 2024 Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) competencies to the earlier 2016 competency framework for use in curriculum development and learning assessment.

Which competency categories are covered?

The guide includes eight categories: safe work practices, equipment/instruments/reagents, pre-analytical, analytical, post-analytical, quality and resource management, communication and collaboration, and professional practice.

How does the guide link competencies to the 2016 framework?

Each competency and performance criterion is cross-referenced with specific 2016 competency codes shown in mapping tables.

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