Professional Practice in the Medical Laboratory
Course Information
Course Code
PML110
Instruction Method
Online.
Fee
See below
Length
13 weeks
Instructor(s)
Jennifer O'Leary
Learner Outcomes
This online course is offered to help Medical Laboratory Professionals build their knowledge of professional practice. A solid foundation of your professional role including expectations with respect to legislation, standards of practice, codes of ethics, consent, confidentiality/privacy etc. The course will introduce students to the concepts and support for interprofessional collaboration, reflective practice, teamwork and leadership, with relevancy to provincial and national competencies surrounding professional responsibilities.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course students should be able to:
- Construct a plan for continuous professional development that includes the requirements for your profession
- Investigate professional legislation and standards governing your profession
- Explore the foundations of interprofessional education and collaboration
- Cultivate reflective practice skills for continuous professional development
- Demonstrate communication skills for interprofessional collaboration
Evaluation Method
Students will engage in weekly learning activities, participate in online discussions and enhance their professional portfolio. Participation in discussion groups is required as a component of the course work to allow for peer collaboration and discourse. The facilitator is present to support students throughout their learning in advisement, feedback and assessment capacities.
Text Book
Location
Prerequisites
Medical laboratory technologists (MLTs) and medical laboratory assistants/technicians (MLA/Ts) with a foundational understanding of their profession and the workings of a medical laboratory are best suited to this course.
Professional Practice in the Medical Laboratory – PML110
International Travel Notice:
If you are scheduled for a Continuing Education workshop onsite within 14 days of your return from international travel, we require you to connect with your Program Assistant. You will be required to reschedule your workshop/course until after the 14 days has passed.
COVID Vaccine Requirement:
Effective September 7th all learners, faculty and staff must provide proof of at least one-dose of approved COVID-19 vaccine to participate in any in-person learning or on-site activities. Proof of full vaccination will be required as of October 8th, 2021.
Instructions to upload proof of COVID vaccination to Self Service
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- Select your course/section by clicking the “Add” button which will send the course to your cart.
- To move on to payment, click the blue “Register” button.
- Once payment has been processed, registration is complete.
