The Continuing Competence Standard of Practice states that all MLTs (General, Diagnostic Cytology, Clinical Genetics, and Provisional registers) must complete a self-directed continuing competence program on an annual basis. The Continuing Competence Program (CCP) Compliance Audit is a tool that monitors the conformance of Regulated Members and is used to review and improve the current CCP. The CMLTA randomly selects up to 20% of Regulated Members from the previous year’s registration roster to participate in the CCP Compliance Audit. All of those who are notified must participate in an audit and will remain outstanding on an individual’s file, restricting MLT registration and annual Practice Permit Renewal until the individual has successfully complied with the request.

At registration renewal, the MLT is required to submit a completed Learning Plan and log at least TWO different learning activities in their Activity Log, which, along with the self-assessment, will be used if randomly selected for the CCP Compliance Audit.

CCP Audit Process

Notification: All MLTs are notified by email that they have been selected for CCP Audit. If there are extenuating circumstances preventing an individual from complying with the CCP Audit and its specified deadlines, the CMLTA must be notified immediately to avoid escalation to a potential complaint of professional misconduct.

Submission: Within the initial CCP Compliance Audit notice email, the MLT will see details regarding the Audit process. The MLT no longer must review and submit the Self-Assessment, Learning Plan, and Activity Log as that was submitted the previous renewal season.

CMLTA Review and Potential Re-submission: The CMLTA will review and render the audit complete or incomplete based on the Self-Assessment, Learning Plan, and, Activity Log. If found incomplete, the CMLTA will request the MLT complete outstanding continuing competence requirements, complete additional learning activities, and/or provide relevant information or evidence of continued learning and competence within a specific period of time. If still incomplete after the subsequent deadline, the MLT may be fined, and/or the matter may be referred to the Complaints Director as a complaint of unprofessional conduct.

Use this as a reference guide when completing your learning plan/activity log to ensure all activities are properly recorded should you be chosen for a CCP audit. 

The CMLTA regards all CCP documents as confidential and manages documents in accordance with CMLTA policy and applicable privacy legislation.