Project Newsletter Vol 1 : MLT Gateway - Spring 2022
PROJECT IN THE TIME OF COVID
When CAMLPR submitted the project idea to the Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) in 2020, they proposed a plan that anticipated the project execution to be done in a post-pandemic era. With no end to the pandemic on the horizon by 2021, CAMLPR moved forward in uncertain times to build a web portal with a online clinical skills assessment for Internationally-educated Medical Laboratory Technologists (IEMLT) as well as a review of the last Language Proficiency Benchmarks set in 2007. A comprehensive risk assessment plan allowed the project to pivot at a moment’s notice and adapt quickly to any unforeseen challenges. As we enter the second year of a 30 month project, we can proudly say that we are on schedule and on budget for the MLT Gateway Project as we anticipate another year of pivoting, challenges but most importantly: RESULTS.
UPDATES
Pillar 1. Gateway Website
RFP awarded to Guild Co. Build & Development underway. Product delivery for testing phase expected by April 2022.
Pillar 2. Language Proficiency Testing Benchmarks
RFP awarded to Canadian Center of Language Benchmarks. Research is being conducted through surveys and interviews replacing onsite visits that were limited during pandemic protocols. Report expected by April 2022.
Pillar 3. Clinical Skills Assessment
RFP awarded to Luxsonic Technologies Inc who offer virtual reality technology. Development of modules began in September 2021 with subject matter experts. Modules will assess skills normally assessed through a clinical placement experience. Final product expected by January 2023.
ACTIVITIES
Contractors have been hired and project work is underway.
Research is being conducted on prior learning assessments and language proficiency required in different jurisdictions.
A Project Advisory Group (PAG) was formed and engaged in Summer 2021 to provide guidance to project manager and executive.
The Project was featured in the CCLB quarterly newsletter.
Quarterly Activity and forecasting reports are submitted to the ESDC
*Project is funded by the Government of Canada’s Foreign Credential Recognition Program