The Ontario government has announced today the expansion of the Learn and Stay grant, to include medical laboratory technology programs in priority communities. The Ontario Association of Medical Laboratories welcomes today’s expansion of the Learn and Stay Grant program. We are pleased to see the program will focus on training additional medical laboratory technologists in
Read moreDue to the emergence of confirmed cases of monkeypox in Ontario, community laboratories have agreed that precautions must be taken to help prevent spread. To that end, the OAML has distributed a document, created by community laboratories, to medical practitioners and health units across Ontario. This document outlines the role of community laboratories when in
Read moreRecent evidence has emerged that suggests a reassessment of the formula for calculating estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) is in order. OAML member laboratories along with other relevant professional organizations are reviewingthis evidence to determine changes that may be required in the calculation of eGFR and the useof the removal of the modifier for race.
Read moreNational Medical Laboratory Week (April 10 – 16) promotes awareness and understanding of the role of medical laboratory professionals in Canada’s healthcare system. The members of the Ontario Association of Medical Laboratories (“OAML”) recognize the vital work performed by the thousands of laboratory professionals in the community medical laboratory sector. Over the course of this
Read moreThe Naseem Somani Memorial Scholarship sought candidates who displayed a passion for learning, a drive to help others and a desire to tackle the challenges faced by medical industry professionals. All of the entries we received were from excellent candidates, and we thank everyone who applied. We are pleased to announce that Jeremy Ducedre of
Read moreThe OAML wishes to extend our congratulations to the 5 exceptional individuals chosen by our Selection Committee to receive $1000 scholarships, in recognition of their ongoing efforts to pursue careers in the medical laboratory industry. The 5 scholarship winners are (in no particular order): Taryn Matis – St. Clair College Paige van Gaalen – St.
Read moreIn January the FDA expanded their medical device shortage list to include all blood specimen collection tubes. This shortage of blood collection tubes is starting to surface in Ontario with interruptions to vendor supply chains. The OAML Working Group on Strategies to Conserve Collection Tubes and Devices has developed recommendations to help mitigate the impact
Read moreThe Naseem Somani Memorial Scholarship sought candidates who displayed a passion for learning, a drive to help others and a desire to tackle the challenges faced by medical industry professionals. All of the entries we received were from excellent candidates, and we thank everyone who applied. Despite receiving a number of impressive applications, our selection
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