Sara Allain, M.L.T., B.H.Sc. School of Health Science, Faculty of

Sara Allain, M.L.T., B.H.Sc.
Sara Allain, M.L.T., B.H.Sc.
School of Health Science, Faculty of Health Professions
Dalhousie University
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6 Floor Bethune Building, Room
1276 South Park St, N.S
B3H 2Y9
Phone: (902) 473-2301
E-mail: [email protected]
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Education
Bachelor of Health Sciences (Diagnostic Cytology), Dalhousie University, Halifax, N.S.
2002-2008
Appointments
Adjunct Lecturer/Educator
CDHA/Dalhousie School of Health Sciences, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
2009-Present
Medical Laboratory Technologist 1- Cytotechnologist
Capital District Health Authority, Halifax Nova Scotia, Canada
2005-2009
Certification and Licensure
Nova Scotia College Medial Laboratory Technologists (Active)
Licensed Cytotechnologist
2005- Present
Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) (Active)
Licensed Cytotechnologist
2005- Present
Nova Scotia College Medial Laboratory Technologists (NSCMLT)
TeKnowledge Certificate
Current
BD Diagnostics
Sure Path Certification
2011
Canadian Medical Association
Accreditation Workshop Certificate
2012
Tri-Council Policy Statement: Course on Research Ethics
TCPS 2: CORE Certificate
2012
Professional Memberships and Activities
Member of Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS)
Registered with Nova Scotia College of Medical Laboratory Technologists (NSCMLT)
Certified with the Canadian Association of Medical Laboratory Educators (CAMLE)
Certified with Heart and Stroke Nova Scotia
Sara Allain, M.L.T., B.H.Sc.
Honors and Awards
Dalhousie University
Dean’s List
2005
Continuing Education
Facilitating Effective Adult Learning in the Workplace Course, CDHA
2014
Evidence-Based Decision Making and Knowledge Translation in Rehabilitation
Research Course (PHYT 5080), Dr. Robert Gilbert & Dr. Gail Dechman, School of Physiotherapy,
Dalhousie University
2013
Nova Scotia College of Medical Laboratory Technologists Educational Symposium,
NSCMLT
2013
Molecular Biology Course, Stephen L. Colucci, Ph.D, CEO, Interact Medical,
Course Director Alisa W. Serio, Ph.D, Researcher, Department of Molecular &
Cell Biology, UC, Berkeley
2012
Nova Scotia College of Medical Laboratory Technologists Education Symposium,
NSCMLT
2012
Accreditation Workshop, Canadian Medical Association (CMA)
2012
Attendance at CAMLE Educators Day, Halifax, Nova Scotia
2011
Attendance of NSCMLT and CSMLS AGM, Halifax, Nova Scotia
2011
21st Annual Cytology Conference, Harvard University, Boston, Mass (course with certificate)
2009
Preceptors Course, Dalhousie University, Halifax, N.S
2007
Competencies (Academic)
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Development and delivery of didactic university courses (n=8, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health
Professions, Dalhousie University).
Development and deliver university skills labs (n=6, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Professions,
Dalhousie University).
Interpretation, development and delivery of curriculum and courses in accordance with established national standards
(Canadian Medical Association and Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Sciences).
Development of standards and competencies for clinical practice in Diagnostic Cytology
Principles of Evidence-based Practice and the skills required to apply those principles (the Evidence-based Decision
Making process)
Program evaluation to measure and evaluate performance outcomes based on established competency profiles,
university and school policies, and Canadian Medical Association accreditation standards
Policy development ( for the School of Health Science and Laboratory protocols)
Development of accreditation submissions (Canadian Medical Association for the School of Health Sciences)
Development and delivery of curriculum in Interprofessional Health Education (IPHE).
Development and production of academic newsletters (School of Health Science Newsletter)
Sara Allain, M.L.T., B.H.Sc.
Competencies (Communication and Project Management)
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Coordination of students in certificate, diploma and degree programs at the School of Health Sciences
Communicating effectively with colleagues (discipline teams, and committees) & stakeholders (students, QEII,
Dalhousie University and Province of Nova Scotia)
Project Leadership: Pilot project investigating the use of immunohistochemistry on thin prep slides (QEII
Health Sciences Centre)
Project Leadership: Development of an Interprofessional Breast Cancer IPHE Workshop for the Faculty of
Health Professions at Dalhousie University
Design of Health Care Website: Co-designed the Anatomical Pathology website for the QEII/Health Sciences
Centre
Competencies (Cytological Skill)
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Screening and interpreting gynecological and non-gynecological cases in a variety of mediums including:
conventional and liquid base (Sure Path and Thin Prep).
All areas of gynecological and non-gynecological preparation.
Quality Assurance and Quality Control in all aspects of the cytology laboratory.
Utilization and maintaining of laboratory equipment not limited to: microscopes, thin prep machine, cytocentrifuge and centrifuge.
Stat procedure of preparing sentinel nodes.
Hand staining set-up and machine staining set-up.
Preceptorship to students.
Preparation of agar and other laboratory solutions
Courses: Developed and Delivered (Dalhousie University)
DCYT 1500.03- Clinical Practicum I
DCYT 2500.03- Clinical Practicum II
DCYT 2000.06- Gynecological Cytopathology II & Clinical Application
DCYT 2001.03- Gynecological Cytopathology II
DCYT 2002.03 - Clinical Application of Gynecological Cytology
DCYT 3010.03- Non-gynecological Cytopathology II
DCYT 3220.03- Diagnostic Gynecological Cytology Applications III
DCYT 3240.03- Diagnostic Non-Gynecological Cytology Application II
DCYT 4000.12- Molecular Testing
Presentations & Posters
“The Use of Rapid Pre-Screen to Enhance Cytological Triage of Routine Pap Smears” (2011, School of Health
Sciences Research Day): Research Proposal and Presentation.
“Evidence based learning: How to find Peer Reviewed Journal Articles.” (2005 to Department of Anatomical Pathology,
CDHA): Presentation
“Ancillary Techniques: The Advantages and Disadvantages of Automated Screening Machines.” (2007 to Department of
Anatomical Pathology, CDHA): Presentation
“Melanoma” (2003, Maratec Conference, Halifax, Nova Scotia): Poster, Received 2nd place award.
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Committee Assignments and Administrative Service
Nova Scotia College of Medical Laboratory Technologists (NSCMLT)
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Executive Board of Directors & Board of Directors Nova Scotia College of Medical
Laboratory Technologists: Treasurer
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Responsible for all governance functions of the College
Set policies and procedures and directives for the college in conjunction
with Medical Laboratory Technologist regulations and Act, College Code of Ethics,
standards of practice, and policies
Directing, overseeing and auditing all financial accounts
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Scope of Practice Committee, Nova Scotia College of Medical Laboratory
Technologists: Member
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2012-2013
Designed and prepared a Scope of Practice document for Nova Scotia
MLT’s and MLA’s
Researched scopes of practice nationally and internationally
Aligned Scope of Practice to MLT Act and CSMLS Competencies
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2013-Present
Professional Practice Committee, Nova Scotia College of Medical Laboratory
Technologists: Member
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2012-Present
Promote, organize and coordinate professional programs and events within
the province
Administer, monitor and manage the colleges continuing medical education
program (TeKnowledge program)
Receive and evaluate applications for Continuing Education Grants
Planned, organized and handled registration for the AGM and Educational Day
for NSCMLT
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School of Health Sciences, Dalhousie University
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Clinical Education Committee, School of Health Sciences, Dalhousie University:
Faculty Lead
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Speaking to clinical sites about our clinical practicum for the students
Addressing concerns clinical sites have about the program, developing and
implementing new programs and documents based on the concerns or suggestions.
Awards Committee, School of Health Sciences, Dalhousie University: Chair
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2012- Present
Establish awards criteria in accordance with Dalhousie University awards
policy and procedures
Receive and evaluate student application for awards, prizes, scholarships
and bursaries
Select and administer awards according to outlined criteria
Annually update the university calendar of awards and prizes.
Organize the recognition reception for the School of Health Science
Advising Committee, School of Health Sciences, Dalhousie University: Chair
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2009- Present
First & second year advisor: aid students in navigating university policies
and procedures, support and assist students in planning goals, arrange
student schedules and arrange transfer credits.
2012- Present
Sara Allain, M.L.T., B.H.Sc.
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Admissions Committee, School of Health Sciences, Dalhousie University: Member
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2009- 2011
Student recruitment: liaise with guidance counselors, present to co-op programs
and attend educational open-houses.
Supported admissions process and developed and administered policies.
Standardize admission process for the School of Health Science
Utilize extensive knowledge of admissions policies and procedures
Select students to the diagnostic cytology program
Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS)
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Competency Review Taskforce for Diagnostic Cytology, Canadian Society for
Medical laboratory Science: Member
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2013- 2014
Establishing a current and reflective competency profile for Diagnostic Cytology
schools across Canada
Incorporating members concerns and input following review for relevance
and evidence
Community Service
Benefit Performances
 Performed at the Music room for the Tuxedo Stan Cool cats Variety Show.
Halifax, Nova Scotia
2013 & 2014
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Performed to raise money for the IWK Hospital, Borden, Prince Edward Island
2011
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Performed in the United Church to raise money for the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
Murray River, Prince Edward Island
2011
Community Volunteer
 Perform at the Prospect Rd Community centre for seniors every Friday night.
Hatchet Lake, Nova Scotia
2012-Present
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2013
Performed at the Sackville leisure centre for seniors. Bedford, Nova Scotia
Professional Volunteer Work
 Panel member representing QEII/Dalhousie School of Health Sciences views on
the state of medical laboratory technology and education in Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia College of
Medical Laboratory Technologists Educational Symposium Panel Discussion, Dartmouth,
Nova Scotia.
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Participated in the Regional Resource Network raising awareness about
Pap Screening and contributed to the organization of Pap Awareness Week for Nova Scotia.
Cancer Care Nova Scotia, Halifax, Nova Scotia
2013
2009-2010

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