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SMLTSA
PROMOTING THE PROFESSION OF MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY IN SOUTH AFRICA
Scientific activities
SMLTSA produces a scientific journal twice a year. SMLTSA supports and sponsors a number of activities and special awards with the aim of promoting scientific knowledge and skills and encouraging original work by members
Professional activities
Perhaps the most important role of the society is that of acting as an advisory and consultant body in the fields of education, training and employment.
Memberships
Members of the SMLTSA represent the profession of Medical Technology at meetings of educational, certifying, registering and employing authorities
ABOUT US
Our Vision is for SMLTSA to continue to be the official voice of Medical Technology in South Africa, ensuring that the viewpoint of Medical Laboratory Professionals and the profession is adequately presented when policies are being shaped which may affect pathology testing in Southern Africa.
mission Statement
SMLTSA is dedicated to the promotion of the aims and ideals of medical laboratory science, appropriate to the interests of the community it serves, within a comprehensive unitary health service
History ~ How we work ~ Executive Committee Members – EXCO
SCIENCE
Science Will Not Be Silenced
SMLTSA is on the forefront of science and research and have developed a world class journal where laboratory professionals can actively contribute to the field of laboratory medicine. By contributing to and embracing research findings laboratory medicine experts can ensure that the services provided are always up to date and appropriate to the local healthcare environment
The JMLSTSA ~ Congress Information ~ The National Education Committee (NEC) ~ Scientific Advisory Committees (SAC’s)
TECHNOLOGY
When Performance Matters
Innovation in laboratory technology, which includes both new tests and advances in equipment and testing techniques, has made testing more efficient and automated. Information technology (IT) has revolutionized the transfer of data by decreasing the time it takes to order and receive test results and by creating opportunities for research on large datasets. As SMLTSA, we endorse and support technology to the fullest.
New Innovations ~ Suppliers Technology ~ New Tech\New Tech Adverts ~ Tech Developments
PEOPLE
Saving Lives, One Specimen At A Time
At SMLTSA we develop the profession with the understanding that there is a patient at the end of each specimen. Patients lives matter! To that end, we ensure that our education structures are benchmarked to the world at large, so as to develop competent and qualified laboratory professionals.
Education Information ~ Examination Information ~ CPD ~ HPCSA ~ SMLTSA Branch and SMLTSA Membership Information ~ IFBLS ~ Upcoming Events ~ Current Vacancy Adverts
SMLTSA
Promoting the profession of medical technology in South Africa.
Contact Us
Postal Address
P.O. Box 505, Howard Place, Pinelands, 7450
Physical Address
Unit A28, Pinelands Business Park, New Mill Road, Pinelands, 7405