The year 2023 marked a critical turning point for our College, with changes stemming from legislation to leadership. These changes presented both opportunities for renewal and challenges of continuity. Despite this period of transition, our college remained committed to our mission and strategic priorities. We demonstrated this commitment through our various key activities listed below.

The College and the Government of Alberta made changes to the Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists Profession Regulation (the Regulation) that came into effect on March 31. The College’s Restricted Activities and Continuing Competence Program (CCP) frameworks were removed from the Regulation and added to the Standards of Practice. This resulted in a revised Standard 2.3 on Restricted Activities and a new Standard 6.0 about the Continuing Competence Program. Moving the CCP to the College’s Standards allows for quicker and easier program updates. In response, the College also updated its Bylaws. All of these changes are being incorporated into the My CCP platform, Learning Modules, Regulation Education Module, and other affected programs and documents.

The revised Competency Profile for Electroneurophysiology Technologists (ENP) was updated and took effect on March 1. The College reviewed and revised the 2016 Competency Profile with technologists, employers, and regulatory experts’ input to reflect practice changes and improve clarity. The Canadian Association of Electroneurophysiology Technologists (CAET) and the Canadian Board of Registration of Electroencephalograph Technologists (CBRET) were involved to ensure a national perspective, and both organizations adopted the updated profile.

Regulatory Education Symposiums took place on March 18 and October 21 with a great turnout. During the spring Symposium, attendees learned about cultural safety for Indigenous persons, presented by Nipâwi Kakinoosit, co-founder of the Idle No More Movement. Certified Child Life Specialists from the Stollery Children’s Hospital provided a toolbox to support children undergoing medical imaging. Finally, there were presentations on the importance of personal liability insurance for registrants and magnetic resonance imaging in radiation therapy.

The fall Symposium was the first opportunity for registrants, stakeholders, and the public to hear from the new Registrar and CEO, Lyndsay Arndt. Sylvie Lebihan, an Alberta Health Services’ Diversity Liaison, discussed working with diverse patients, families, and colleagues. Field Law’s Caitlyn Field advised on avoiding Professional Boundary Violations.

Council’s Strategic Plan for 2023-2026 outlines how we plan to regulate in a dynamic and complex landscape. We plan to work with our stakeholders and partners to respond to new opportunities while prioritizing serving the public. The plan is necessary because of regulatory changes required by Bill 46 (the Health Statutes Amendment Act, 2020 (No. 2)) and other bills.

The College underwent a change in leadership with the resignation of Registrar and CEO Pree Tyagi. Pree moved the college towards substantial advancements in strategic direction, operational management, and governance. The college sincerely thanks Pree and wishes her well in her future efforts. During the search, interim guidance was provided by Registrar and CEO Sheila Steger and Complaints Director Susan vander Heide.

Lyndsay Arndt began as the new Registrar and CEO and Complaints Director in August. After a rigorous selection process, Council felt Lyndsay was the right fit for the organization’s mission and values. She has extensive knowledge and experience in the Alberta health regulation environment and brings genuine excitement to the role. The College is thrilled to have found such a talented and capable leader to guide them into the future.

On behalf of the College, we recognize that completing work in the public interest during change and transition is no easy task. We thank our Council, Committees, staff, registrants, and all other key stakeholders for their tremendous dedication to the College and upholding our mandate.

Report by:

Steve DeColle, MRT(MR)
Council Chair

Lyndsay Arndt
Registrar and CEO