Interprofessional Education for Medical Laboratory Professionals Certificate Program
Overview
Providing quality safe health care is a priority in the Canadian health system. Interprofessional collaborative practice (IPCP) supports this priority. Quality medical laboratory (ML) services are dependent upon the collaboration of professionals inside (i.e., ML technologists and ML assistants) and outside (e.g., physicians, midwives, epidemiologists, etc.) of the ML. Interprofessional education (IPE) supports professional development that is based on the establishment of learning goals, self-reflection, and competency evaluation. In addition, IPE provides training for skills that employers look for to ensure that new learners and the existing workforce are prepared to work with other providers to support quality patient outcomes.
These micro-credentials can be used by CSMLS members for the following professional recognition programs:
What you'll learn:
This program aims to focus on Medical Lab Technologists and Medical Lab Technicians/Assistants, who are integral to patient care and work closely with other healthcare professionals.
Benefits
- Quality Assurance & Continuing Education: Completion of these micro-credentials will support quality assurance and fulfill continuing education credit requirements.
- Career Advancement: Holding an Interprofessional Education credential enhances employment opportunities and career progression by demonstrating specialized skills.
- Workplace Efficiency: The program provides the skills to foster a work environment open to collaboration , thereby improving team performance across various medical lab settings
Micro-credentials
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Mandatory Introductory Micro-credential - IEML 1000C
- Introductory micro-credential on Interprofessional Education Matter for Medical Lab Technicians.
- This micro-credential is MANDATORY prior to the subsequent micro-credentials within this Program.
- Free of charge
This course can be used by CSMLS members for the following professional recognition programs:
Course name
CPS Credits
PEP Hours
Introductory Interprofessional Education for Medical Lab Professionals IEML 1000C
7.5
0.5
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Role Clarification - IEML 1010C
- Understand the definition of Role Clarification;
- Understand the context in which Role Clarification occurs;
- Learn the 7 different competencies involved in Role Clarification.
This course can be used by CSMLS members for the following professional recognition programs:
Course name
CPS Credits
PEP Hours
Role Clarification IEML 1010C
1
15
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Team Functioning - IEML 1020C
- Understand the definition of Team Functioning
- Understand the importance of Team Functioning to Interprofessional Collaborative Practice.
- Provide an example of what team functioning looks life in a real life scenario.Understand the importance of Team Functioning to Interprofessional Collaborative Practice.
- Provide an example of what team functioning looks life in a real life scenario.
This course can be used by CSMLS members for the following professional recognition programs:
Course name
CPS Credits
PEP Hours
Team Functioning IEML 1020C
1
15
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Interprofessional Communication - IEML 1030C
- Understand the definition of Interprofessional Communication
- Understand the importance of Interprofessional Communication to Interprofessional Collaborative Practice.
- Provide an example of communication strategies to use when working on interprofessional teams.
This course can be used by CSMLS members for the following professional recognition programs:
Course name
CPS Credits
PEP Hours
Interprofessional Communication IEML - 1030C
0.6
15
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Interprofessional Conflict Resolution - IEML 1040C
- Introduce learners to the concept of interprofessional conflict.
- Discuss causes of interprofessional conflict within the workplace.
- Identify what strategies can be used to resolve conflict within the workplace and among different health care professionals.
This course can be used by CSMLS members for the following professional recognition programs:
Course name
CPS Credits
PEP Hours
Interprofessional Conflict Resolution IEML 1040C
1
15
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Collaborative Leadership - IEML 1050C
- Understand the definition of Collaborative Leadership
- Understand the context in which Collaborative Leadership occurs.
- Learn about different types of leadership styles used in a health care environment/organization.
- Describe the benefits and downsides of Collaborative Leadership.
Course name
CPS Credits
PEP Hours
Collaborative Leadership IEML 1060C
1.0
15
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Cultural Humility and Indigenous Peoples IEML 1060C
- To better understand the concepts of cultural humility and Indigenous peoples. This will allow the learners to become aware and open to the experiences involving culture and in particular Indigenous peoples.
- To understand how the Truth & Reconciliation in 2008 influences the health of Indigenous communities. This will be done by having the learners read two articles and reflect on how cultural humility affects real-life interactions with Indigenous peoples.
- To hear about a unique personal experience with Indigenous peoples and how practicing cultural humility positively affects relationships.
This course can be used by CSMLS members for the following professional recognition programs:
Course name
CPS Credits
PEP Hours
Cultural Humility and Indigenous Peoples IEML 1060C
0
15
Program Information
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Course Structure
Self paced. Learners will be prompted to complete each activity within the unit, including a knowledge test before progressing to the next activity.
This Certificate program consists of seven micro-credentials. Each micro-credential is a stackable unit that focuses on a specific area of Interprofessional Education. The training duration for each micro-credential is approximately 15 hours, which includes:- Instructional time
- Interactive activities
- Background material review (e.g., case studies, reading materials)
- Assessments
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Fees and Registration
Full Certification Program
Registration fee Registration status $988.75 HST INC CAD
Individual Micro-Credential
Registration fee Registration status $197.75 HST INC CAD
Micro-credentials
This micro-credential program offers seven stackable virtual micro-credentials to provide ML professionals with an interprofessional education (IPE) experience to support the acquisition of IPCP competencies and to support professional development. The introductory module which is mandatory provides a brief overview of the history of IPCP and IPE, and highlights the role of ML professionals in IPCP. Subsequent modules focus on role clarification, team functioning, interprofessional communication, interprofessional conflict resolution, collaborative leadership, cultural humility and Indigenous Peoples. Each of these micro-credentials follow a similar format, pre and post-test, information on the competency domain and how it relates to IPCP, a guided reading, a case study, a simulation game, and a self-debriefing activity.
Participants may choose to complete one or more micro-credential. For each micro-credential completed the participant will receive a badge. This is a self-paced learning experience. Upon successful completion of all seven micro-credentials, participants will receive a University Certificate.
Who is eligible for OSAP micro-credentials?
OSAP for Micro-credentials is available for eligible students taking a ministry-approved micro-credential that is less than 12 weeks. To be eligible for OSAP for Micro-credentials, a student must be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, or a protected person; and, be a resident of Ontario.
For more information please visit the OSAP website at .
