College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario
The College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) is the governing body for medical laboratory technologists in Ontario.
The Office of the Fairness Commissioner (OFC) oversees the registration practices of the college to ensure that they are transparent, objective, impartial and fair for anyone who wants to practise as a medical laboratory technologist in this province.
In 2009, the CMLTO submitted its first-ever Fair Registrations Practices (FRP) Report, covering 2008, to the OFC. Since then, it has also submitted an FRP Report covering 2009 and its first audit of registration practices.
During 2009 - 2010, the OFC monitored developments related to the registration practices of the CMLTO:
Registration Practices: As a result of both an internal review and an external audit of registration practices, the CMLTO's registration panels will meet by teleconference to reduce the time needed to make registration decisions and communicate them to applicants. The review and audit each confirmed that the CMLTO is meeting or exceeding established timelines and customer service standards.
Applications to Practise Processed by the CMLTO in 2009
| Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 |
Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training |
Total |
| Ontario |
Other Canadian Provinces |
USA |
Other International |
Unknown |
| New applications received | 189 | 14 | 1 | 62 | 0 | 266 |
| Applicants who became members | 181 | 13 | 1 | 54 | 0 | 249 |
Applications to Practise Processed by the CMLTO in 2008
| Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 |
Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training |
Total |
| Ontario |
Other Canadian Provinces |
USA |
Other International |
Unknown |
| New applications received | 183 | 25 | 0 | 71 | 0 | 279 |
| Applicants who became members | 182 | 24 | 0 | 66 | 0 | 272 |
The CMLTO uses the following outside organization/s to assess the qualifications of its applicants:
The College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario falls under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
The OFC does not assess credentials, handle complaints or intervene in particular cases. Our mandate is one of systemic change.
Please contact the CMLTO for further information about your ability to practise as a medical laboratory technologist in Ontario.
