The Loss of Training




The Central Newfoundland Morning Show from CBC Radio Nfld. and Labrador (Highlights) show

Summary: Last week on our show, we told you about a cost-saving move by health boards across the province, including Central Health. They're cutting the money they used to pay employees to attend conferences and training courses. Central Health CEO, Karen McGrath, says medical staff will still receive in-house training to maintain skills. But a national body representing medical lab technologists says it's hearing complaints from workers, and patient health might be at risk. Christine Nielsen is the executive director of the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Sciences.