Regulatory vs. Advocacy
Saskatchewan Society of Medical Laboratory Technologists Roles
Regulatory
Primary role of Public Protection
As a regulator accountable for the public protection by ensuring members are competent, the SSMLT:
- 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 Portfolio),& Practice Hours
- Provides advise to public, members and employers with respect to legislation
- Establishes and maintains complaint process
SSMLT 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
Advocacy
SSMLT has an additional role in promoting the profession in the interest of public protection:
- Represent SSMLT to the government, employers, and other agencies
- Encourage leadership and member engagement
- Provide educational resources and opportunities
- Work collaboratively with other healthcare organizations
SSMLT 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