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Minor Bylaw Revisions Address Council Terms

2024-08-27T14:57:46-06:00

The Council of the Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists (the College) recently approved the following minor bylaw revisions.   Read Bylaws The updated document has the following changes:  The name of the Nominations Committee was changed to the Selection Committee.   A new section was added on Council candidate appointments.   Added flexibility to Council composition to ensure appropriate council turnover.  Set Council officer terms to one year.   Addressed Council midterm vacancies. 

Minor Bylaw Revisions Address Council Terms2024-08-27T14:57:46-06:00

Complete your Continuing Competence Program by Aug. 31 or risk $150 Levy

2024-08-08T11:55:47-06:00

For College registrants, it's time to check you've completed your Continuing Competence Program (CCP). Have you documented everything you've learned and completed your self-reflection? (Don't forget to include your learning hours!) You’ll want to avoid the $150 penalty by finishing before the August 31 deadline. For most registrants, 24 learning hours is required. (See 'Total Learning Hours Required'.) Complete guidance is available on how to: conduct a self-assessment, find learning activities, and record and reflect on your learning [...]

Complete your Continuing Competence Program by Aug. 31 or risk $150 Levy2024-08-08T11:55:47-06:00

Council Honours Incoming and Outgoing Members

2024-06-21T16:44:45-06:00

The Council of the Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists (the College) proudly announces the appointment of a new member and expresses gratitude to outgoing members. Registrant Appointment Samuel See, MRT(T) As per College bylaws, Council accepted the recommendation of the Nominations Committee to appoint Samuel See, MRT(T). Samuel brings his knowledge and experience as a member of the radiation therapy specialty in diverse roles for the last fifteen years. He values improving best practices [...]

Council Honours Incoming and Outgoing Members2024-06-21T16:44:45-06:00

2023 Annual Report: Transformation and Continuity

2024-06-17T13:53:13-06:00

“…2024 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. – Message from the Leadership The Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists (the College) is thrilled to announce the release of its 2023 Annual Report, which provides insight into a year dedicated to public safety, legislative compliance, and professional excellence. Read 2023 Annual Report Highlights An address from our [...]

2023 Annual Report: Transformation and Continuity2024-06-17T13:53:13-06:00

2023 Annual Report: Public Members’ Report

2024-06-17T13:59:00-06:00

As representatives of the public on Council, our top priority is to safeguard Albertans by ensuring that our registrants are highly skilled and adhere to ethical standards. We are delighted to share that the College has consistently surpassed its regulatory obligations with ease and confidence. Council eagerly embraced transition this year with unwavering optimism. As the world steadily recovers from the pandemic’s impact, it’s only natural to expect more exciting transformations. We remain genuinely excited about the future and [...]

2023 Annual Report: Public Members’ Report2024-06-17T13:59:00-06:00

2023 Annual Report: Message from the Leadership

2024-06-17T13:39:51-06:00

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 [...]

2023 Annual Report: Message from the Leadership2024-06-17T13:39:51-06:00

Exciting Changes to Continuing Competence Program – Fewer Hours, Simplified Platform

2024-06-14T16:01:48-06:00

When we asked our registrants to assist in improving our Continuing Competence Program, we heard: "The number of required continuing (competence) hours is excessive." "The CCP website is cumbersome and difficult to manage." "Very confusing and too much to read." "The time required for inputting and filling out (the CCP) is frustrating." As the Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists (the College) completes our comprehensive five-year CCP review, we're committed to ensuring that any program updates [...]

Exciting Changes to Continuing Competence Program – Fewer Hours, Simplified Platform2024-06-14T16:01:48-06:00

Save Your CCP Records: ‘My CCP’ Closes Sept. 30, 2024

2024-08-22T10:00:37-06:00

Exciting changes are coming to the College’s Continuing Competence Program. But when the ‘My CCP’ platform closes on September 30, 2024, our registrants' previous years’ CCP data will not be brought over to the ‘My Profile’ platform. This is due to program updates and technical incompatibilities between the systems. However, Standard 6.1(f), states registrant's must: “Retain a documented record of the reflective practice review for five registration years from the end of the registration year in which the reflective [...]

Save Your CCP Records: ‘My CCP’ Closes Sept. 30, 20242024-08-22T10:00:37-06:00

Regulatory Education Session featuring Alberta’s Privacy Commissioner, Apr. 27, 2024

2024-05-15T10:37:51-06:00

Are you confident in your responsibility to maintain healthcare privacy? Have privacy legislation questions you’d like answered? Join Alberta's Information and Privacy Commissioner Diane McLeod for a Regulatory Education Session on Saturday, April 27. She will discuss your accountability under the Health Information Act and explain how the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) applies to you. The free online event is open to registrants, students, and affiliated health professionals. College registrants may claim time at attended sessions towards [...]

Regulatory Education Session featuring Alberta’s Privacy Commissioner, Apr. 27, 20242024-05-15T10:37:51-06:00

Notice: CCP Non-Compliance Levy effective Sept. 1, 2024 

2024-05-23T15:38:55-06:00

As part of our Strategic Plan to ensure regulatory best practices, we recently reviewed the College’s Continuing Competence Program (CCP) and found that a significant number of registrants are not completing the program on time. Therefore, Council has approved a registration levy of $150 for those who have not satisfactorily completed their CCP by the August 31 deadline. The levy is effective September 1, 2024. This notice is to ensure compliance with Bylaw 30(3), which requires at least [...]

Notice: CCP Non-Compliance Levy effective Sept. 1, 2024 2024-05-23T15:38:55-06:00
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