Adrienne Hislop - ACMDTT

COVID-19 Update October 2020

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T14:08:59-07:00

This year has been challenging for everyone due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but we have done our best to adapt to circumstances as they have changed. Our staff continue to work remotely where possible and we have limited the number of people allowed in the office at one time. All of our meetings are held virtually, including those involving members like the upcoming annual membership meeting and branch education events. While we are unable to anticipate what next year [...]

COVID-19 Update October 2020Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T14:08:59-07:00

Legislation Changes

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T14:07:43-07:00

On July 6, 2020, the Government of Alberta announced upcoming changes to the Health Professions Act through the Bill 30 Health Statutes Amendment Act. Bill 30 requires all health professional regulatory colleges in Alberta to increase public member representation on their councils, hearing tribunals and complaint review committees from the current 25 percent to 50 percent of the total members. The Bill passed into law on July 29, 2020. It will take effect April 1, 2021. At this time, the government is [...]

Legislation ChangesAdrienne Hislop2024-03-01T14:07:43-07:00

Cultural Diversity and the Importance of Communication, Cultural Competence, and Uncertainty in Radiography

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T14:21:24-07:00

Authors: Minh Chau, BMRS(MedImaging) (Hons), GradCertMRS, GradCertClinEd Cultural diversity has been well-recognized as a challenge for health care providers in many countries, thereby stressing the importance of effective and sufficient communications between patients and health care staff. Culturally competent care is a key to day-to-day practice, and we must strive to provide optimum care despite personal differences. Read the article in the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences

Cultural Diversity and the Importance of Communication, Cultural Competence, and Uncertainty in RadiographyAdrienne Hislop2024-03-01T14:21:24-07:00

Integration of MRI into Radiation Therapy

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-07T10:46:46-07:00

Evolving technology and the growing use of multiple forms of imaging are blurring the lines between the disciplines of medical radiation technology. MRI is quickly becoming a standard imaging modality in radiation therapy for planning and treatment. In 2013, when this technology was in its nascent stages in Alberta, the College approved an education program to issue enhanced practice authorization allowing radiation therapists to safely and competently use MRI in conjunction with radiotherapy on a linear accelerator or radiation [...]

Integration of MRI into Radiation TherapyAdrienne Hislop2024-03-07T10:46:46-07:00

Perspectives – Scope of Practice

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-07T11:02:37-07:00

Alex is a nuclear medicine technologist working in a radiology department. The department is considering allowing nuclear medicine technologists to inject a small amount of radiotracer for sentinel lymph node imaging. Is this activity within Alex’s scope of practice? The College has approval for members to perform some/all of the restricted activities, as identified in the Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists Profession Regulation (the Regulation). The Regulation states that nuclear medicine technologists are authorized to perform the following restricted activity: 15(1)(d) [...]

Perspectives – Scope of PracticeAdrienne Hislop2024-03-07T11:02:37-07:00

The Leadership Gap: Supporting New Front line Leaders in Cancer Care

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-07T10:55:24-07:00

Author: Gillian Graham, MRT(T), CMD, MA (Leadership), CHE Although an individual may have gained considerable competence and skill in their specific discipline, it is unclear what resources are required for an experienced clinician to develop to a clinical leader. As a first step for many, front line leadership positions are often the only practical way to develop behaviors suited to more advanced leadership roles in health care. Read the article on the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences [...]

The Leadership Gap: Supporting New Front line Leaders in Cancer CareAdrienne Hislop2024-03-07T10:55:24-07:00

Continuing Competence Program Update 2020

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-07T10:50:06-07:00

This year, due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the College Council, Competence Committee and Registrar have considered this evolving situation and made two changes to the current CCP cycle that runs from September 1, 2019, to August 31, 2020. The minimum number of learning hours required this year is 12. You may choose to defer your audit to 2020-2021 year. Read more about the changes to the 2019-20 cycle. The next CCP cycle will start September 1, 2020, and [...]

Continuing Competence Program Update 2020Adrienne Hislop2024-03-07T10:50:06-07:00

Toward an Improved Wrist View: Qualitative and Quantitative Investigation of the 20° Axial Lateral Wrist X-Ray

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-07T10:53:04-07:00

Authors: Anastasia Gasheva, BSc, MRT(R), Colleen McHugh, MRT(R), ACR, Angela Scharfenberger, MD, Jacob Jarenko, MD In standard lateral wrist radiographs, the radiocarpal joint is often obscured because of the angulation of the radial styloid process. A modified lateral projection at a 20° angle has been shown to demonstrate the distal radius in profile in postoperative patients without superimposing of the orthopedic hardware used in open reduction and internal fixation procedures over the wrist joint. We assessed whether this 20° [...]

Toward an Improved Wrist View: Qualitative and Quantitative Investigation of the 20° Axial Lateral Wrist X-RayAdrienne Hislop2024-03-07T10:53:04-07:00

Annual Report 2019

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-07T10:44:48-07:00

The 2019 Annual Report represents the ever-evolving landscape of the specialties the College regulates and shows the change that members and the College have gone through over the years. It is a demonstration of our continued evolution as a responsible, profession-based regulator. The annual report has been submitted to the Legislative Assembly under Section 4 of the Health Professions Act. We encourage you to read the report and share it with others.

Annual Report 2019Adrienne Hislop2024-03-07T10:44:48-07:00

Database and Member Portal Upgrade

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-07T10:45:49-07:00

The College began implementing our three-year strategic plan in 2019, and one of the first projects we undertook to enhance our capacity as a regulator was upgrading our aging online database and member portal. After a year of planning, development and testing, we’re ready to launch the new system next month. We’re using the same software as before (Alinity) but a newer version that features necessary security enhancements, a more user-friendly interface and a wider array of member functions. [...]

Database and Member Portal UpgradeAdrienne Hislop2024-03-07T10:45:49-07:00

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Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists