The CMLTA Continuing Competence Program (CCP) serves to assess and track the ongoing knowledge, skills, judgments, and attitudes voluntarily undertaken by medical laboratory technologists (MLTs). As per the Health Professions Act and the Medical Laboratory Technologists Profession Regulation, the CMLTA created, in collaboration with many stakeholders, including MLTs, a CCP which came into effect in 2007. Mandatory participation in a CCP not only benefits patient safety and public protection, but also has positive impacts for the individual MLT, including professional integrity, personal growth, career advancement, and the increased utilization and application of knowledge, skills, judgments, and attitudes.

The CMLTA CCP is set out as a legislated standard in the CMLTA Standards of Practice. All MLTs on the General, Diagnostic Cytology, Clinical Genetics, and Provisional registers must complete a self-directed CCP on an annual basis that includes:

1. 1. A self assessment.
   2. A learning plan.
   3. An activity log.

The CCP must be completed on an annual basis in accordance with the Continuing Competence Manual which is approved by the Council of the CMLTA. All MLTs must complete their CCP for the current year before they can renew their practice permit for the upcoming year.

Click here to view the 2024 CCP.
Click here to view the next version (v5) of the CCP effective Sept. 15, 2024.

All MLTs must participate in an audit of their CCP when selected to do so. If an audit of an MLTs' CCP finds them to be in non-compliance with the requirements set out in the CCP Manual, the MLT must complete one or more of the following within a specific time period as directed:

1. 1. Complete outstanding continuing competence requirements.
   2. Complete additional learning activities.
   3. Provide relevant information or evidence of continued learning and competence.

If an MLT fails to meet the requirements the CCP audit as directed or within a specific time period, MLT may be fined and/or the matter may be referred to the Complaints Director as a complaint of unprofessional conduct.

In response to regulatory, legal, and ethical expectations, the CCP may evolve from time to time to best serve the public interest. As a component of a good governance model, the CMLTA periodically evaluates the CCP structure, format, content, and requirements. Updates to the CCP are sent to members by email.