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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

2024-09-04T10:51:34-06:00

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, 20242024-09-04T10:51:34-06:00

College Website Receives Significant Refresh

2024-11-01T16:32:44-06:00

The Alberta College of Medical Diagnostics and Therapeutic Technologists (the College) is excited to announce the launch of our newly redesigned website at acmdtt.com. This significant refresh brings a more colourful, dynamic style to our online presence, with reorganized content that aims to enhance the user experience for all visitors. The key to the redesign is the site's future compatibility, which ensures that it will continue to effectively serve the public's and registrants' needs in the years to come. We've listened [...]

College Website Receives Significant Refresh2024-11-01T16:32:44-06:00

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

You Asked: About Registration Renewal Fees 

2024-09-12T14:15:00-06:00

In our recent surveys, many registrants had questions about annual renewal fees. You wanted to know what value you are receiving and how these fees compare to other health professionals. We value the opportunity to address those concerns.Here are five things you should know about your renewal fee with the Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists (the College). 1. We haven’t raised fees in 8 years Inflation is a concern for many, so it's worth noting [...]

You Asked: About Registration Renewal Fees 2024-09-12T14:15:00-06:00

NEW! Pre-Authorized Debit for 2025 Renewal Fee

2024-02-29T14:03:51-07:00

“PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE develop a way to auto debit monthly the renewal fee!! There has to be a way!” – from the 2023 Renewal Feedback Survey We heard you! We received feedback from many registrants requesting a payment plan, and we’re excited to offer this option. We are pleased to announce the launch of a new Pre-Authorized Debit (PAD) Program for your annual renewal fee with the Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists (the College). By subscribing to this [...]

NEW! Pre-Authorized Debit for 2025 Renewal Fee2024-02-29T14:03:51-07:00

Volunteer Positions Open on Hearing Tribunal and Complaint Review Committee

2024-04-12T15:47:24-06:00

The College is looking for registrants to participate as decision-makers on a Hearing Tribunal or Complaint Review Committee. This critical role ensures public safety by having professional peers review complaints of unprofessional conduct, make determinations on guilt, and prescribe penalties. The College provides administrative justice training, legal support, and expenses. We are looking for individuals who: Understand the mission and mandate of the College Can examine facts without bias Abide by strong ethical values Adhere to confidentiality Portray a [...]

Volunteer Positions Open on Hearing Tribunal and Complaint Review Committee2024-04-12T15:47:24-06:00

Council Nominations open for a Radiation Therapist

2024-04-05T16:29:44-06:00

We’re looking for a Radiation Therapist (MRT(T)) to serve as a Council member for the Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists (the College). The Council develops and oversees policies that direct the College in meeting its responsibilities while adhering to the principles of policy governance. Council members work in the interest of the public rather than representing a profession or region. Currently, the Council consists of six registrants, with one member appointed from each specialty and one [...]

Council Nominations open for a Radiation Therapist2024-04-05T16:29:44-06:00

Annual Renewal Ends Dec. 31 for 2024

2024-04-12T15:49:47-06:00

The online Annual Renewal system for 2024 will close at midnight on December 31, 2023, for all registrants of the Alberta College of Medical Diagnostics and Therapeutic Technologists (the College). MRT and ENP registrant’s 2023 practice permits for Alberta expire on the same date. If you fail to renew your registration before the deadline, you must contact the College to obtain a Renewal Declaration form and submit it along with payment before February 12, 2024, to get an Active [...]

Annual Renewal Ends Dec. 31 for 20242024-04-12T15:49:47-06:00
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