Communication and Professional Practice for Medical Laboratory Technologists

(CPP for MLTs) Course

What is the CPP for MLTs Course?The CPP for MLTs Course:

1. is a course for internationally educated medical laboratorytechnologists (IEMLTs);

2. The CPP for MLTs Course is a non-credit course. It is a pre-requisite for applying to the Manitoba IEMLT Bridging Program. See website for entrance requirements and further details:

http://dsmanitoba.ca/career-opportunities/education-sponsorship-training/bridging-program/. Note: Successful completion of the CPP for MLTs Course does not guarantee entrance into the Manitoba IEMLT Bridging Program

CPP for MLTs Course

PURPOSE:

- to increase awareness and build skills in Language, Cultureand Communication for working as an MLT in the CanadianHealth Care context.

Focus:

- critical, non-technical skills and strategies for communicationand professional practice needed for working as an MLT in theCanadian health care context.

Skill-building in speaking and listening for health care context.

(Reading is required for online component and some F2F activities; writing assignments are related to ‘Reflective Practice’.)

CPP for MLTs Course Overview

• Schedule: 120 hours over 12 weeks (Feb.- May)(February 4 – April 30, 2020)

• Blended Delivery format:

- Online component 4 hours/week

(requires access to and ability to use a computer for learning purposes)

(prep for workshop and/or post-workshop assignments) - Face-to-face (F2F) workshops

(Tues. and Thurs. 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.) 6 hours/week

10 hours/week(min.)

CPP for MLTs Course

SPECIAL COMPONENTS:

• Role plays

• Video examples

• Ongoing feedback on strengths and weaknesses inspeaking and listening

• Strategies for Effective Communication and LifelongLearning – A Personal Learning Plan

CPP for MLTs Curriculum8 Units:

• Introduction to Language and Communication

• Overview of HealthCare in Canada and Manitoba

• Patient-Centred Practice - Basic Therapeutic Communication

• The “Language” of Health Caremedical terminology vs. ‘lay language’, slang, idioms

• Collaborative Practice

• Professional Communication (“Soft” skills) (assertiveness,

giving/receiving feedback, conflict management)

• Professionalism and Professional Practice

(teamwork & decision-making)

• Competency Profile for MLTs

Curriculum cont’d.

ADDITIONAL FOCUS:

• Intercultural Communication:

1. Culture and communication models

2. Cultural orientations and impact

on communication

3. Non-Verbal Communication

and impact on communication

Curriculum cont’d.TIPS for Preparing for Examinations and Work:

• Test-taking strategies /practice for

exams (multiple-choice and

essay writing)

• Interview preparation

• Job Readiness

CPP for MLTs Course - Benefits

BENEFITS according to former students:

“I learned about different aspects of communication. It was helpful to have the tips about a better way to communicate.”

“Twice a week is very reasonable especially when we are all working students and have families at the same time.”

“I found this course very interesting and insightful. As an internationally educated health professional, this course is very helpful in the integration process to the Canadian health care system.”

Assessment and Evaluation

1. Course Components (Complete/Incomplete):attendance (min. 80% of F2F component) & active participation

successful completion of all program requirements (online & F2F),including the ability to work in groups and independently

2. Language and Communication Thresholds (CLB level 8)demonstrated skills, knowledge, and achievement of outcomes

• Final progress report (complete/incomplete) is issued toparticipants: strengths and weaknesses in language and communication

CLB level in Listening and Speaking;

CLB level in Writing (Reflective Practice); (Reading is not assessed.)

Three Eligibility Requirements

An applicant:

1. must be an internationally educated medical laboratorytechnologist (IEMLT) or currently enrolled in RRC’sMedical Laboratory Sciences program;• Consideration may be given to the following:

• MLTs registered with CMLTM who would benefit from interculturalcommunication training for study or work

• IE Medical Laboratory Assistants who meet the remaining eligibilityrequirements

• Preference will be given to IEMLTs who have completed the CSMLS PriorLearning Assessment process (www.CSMLS.org) and who are planning toapply to DSM Bridging program in 2019.

Eligibility Requirements cont’d.

2. be a permanent resident (consideration will be given toCanadian Citizens);

3. have a referral from WELARC (welarc.net), and the minimumlanguage proficiency levels* in Speaking, Listening, Readingand Writing in one of the following:• IELTS 7 OR• CLB level 8 OR• CanTEST 4 (or Institutional CanTEST at RRC**)• MELA 8 (currently unavailable in Manitoba)

*Note: IELTS 6.5, CLB Level 7, or CanTEST 3.5 in reading orwriting may be considered.

**RRC - LTC’s Assessment Centre: http://blogs.rrc.ca/ltc/information/lpa/

Application

Information and application package is available online: rrc.ca/cppmlt

Application package (hard copy) must be received at the Language Training Centre by: December 12, 2019 (or earlier)

Attention: Stuart SchwartzRed River College’s Language Training Centre300-123 Main StreetWinnipeg, MB. R3C 1A3

Program starts: Tuesday, February 4, 2020

Confirmation of acceptance will be emailed to applicants within two weeks of application deadline.

Contact information

• Contact Stuart Schwartz, Program Manager

syschwartz@rrc.ca

(204) 945-6151, Ext. 6303

• WELARCWinnipeg English Language Assessment and Referral Centre (WELARC)

400-275 Portage Avenue

Winnipeg, Manitoba

(204) 943-5387

www.welarc.net