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Your Expertise Matters: Elevate Your Career by Joining Council

Your Expertise Matters: Elevate Your Career by Joining Council

Carolyn Black2025-01-06T15:39:55-07:00

Are you committed to safeguarding the public interest and ensuring the integrity of your profession? The College is seeking dedicated professionals to join our Council. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the public's trust in medical diagnostic and therapeutic technology by regulating and overseeing the profession to ensure it meets the highest standards of safety, competence and ethics. We have exciting opportunities available for two positions starting July 1, 2025, for: an Electroneurophysiologist (ENP) (3-year term) [...]

Your Expertise Matters: Elevate Your Career by Joining CouncilCarolyn Black2025-01-06T15:39:55-07:00

MRT and ENP Practice Permits expire Dec. 31 unless Renewed for 2025

MRT and ENP Practice Permits expire Dec. 31 unless Renewed for 2025

Carolyn Black2024-12-12T16:09:19-07:00

With the year drawing to a close, it's important for our registrants to complete their practice permit renewal for 2025 and for their managers and employers to know that, unless renewed, their practice permits expire on December 31, 2024. The vast majority of College registrants renewed by the November 30 deadline. Submit Renewal before Dec. 15 to avoid delays To those registrants who haven't renewed: To avoid delays in receiving your 2025 practice permit, submit your Renewal before [...]

MRT and ENP Practice Permits expire Dec. 31 unless Renewed for 2025Carolyn Black2024-12-12T16:09:19-07:00

Understanding Consent at next Regulatory Education Session, Nov. 16, 2024

Understanding Consent at next Regulatory Education Session, Nov. 16, 2024

Carolyn Black2024-10-28T14:29:52-06:00

Join us for an engaging presentation on the principles of consent in healthcare with Jason Kully, a partner at Field LLP, at our next Regulatory Education Session on Saturday, November 16. Jason will discuss the differences between consent and informed consent, the importance of proper documentation, and the consequences of a failure to obtain appropriate consent. He’ll also address capacity in emergencies and with incapacitated patients, aiming to empower you to confidently navigate these situations while upholding patient rights [...]

Understanding Consent at next Regulatory Education Session, Nov. 16, 2024Carolyn Black2024-10-28T14:29:52-06:00

Registrants to Renew Permit for 2025 by Nov. 30

Registrants to Renew Permit for 2025 by Nov. 30

Carolyn Black2024-10-04T15:52:34-06:00

Attention all MRT and ENP registrants: It's time to renew your practice permit for 2025. Your current practice permit will expire on December 31, 2024. Those holding a general practice permit may renew starting Oct. 1, while those with a temporary practice permit will be notified directly. The annual renewal process is a crucial legal obligation for all medical radiation technologists (MRTs) and electroneurophysiology technologists (ENPs) practicing in Alberta. Registrants are strongly encouraged to complete their renewal by [...]

Registrants to Renew Permit for 2025 by Nov. 30Carolyn Black2024-10-04T15:52:34-06:00

Renewal’s Latest Upgrades Promise a More Efficient Experience

Renewal’s Latest Upgrades Promise a More Efficient Experience

Carolyn Black2024-11-25T10:38:36-07:00

After receiving feedback on last year’s Renewal process, you can expect notable upgrades this year to elevate your experience, ease frustration, and protect your practice.The biggest changes include removing supervisor approvals and requiring personal Professional Liability Insurance.UpgradesNo More Supervisor ApprovalsThe most significant change impacting 80% of our registrants is that we no longer require your supervisor’s sign-off on the renewal of your Additional or Enhanced Practice Authorization(s). This will significantly speed up the approval of your Renewal.An audit process [...]

Renewal’s Latest Upgrades Promise a More Efficient ExperienceCarolyn Black2024-11-25T10:38:36-07:00

Minor Bylaw Revisions Address Council Terms

Minor Bylaw Revisions Address Council Terms

Carolyn Black2024-08-27T14:57:46-06:00

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 TermsCarolyn Black2024-08-27T14:57:46-06:00

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

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

Carolyn Black2024-08-08T11:55:47-06:00

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 LevyCarolyn Black2024-08-08T11:55:47-06:00

Council Honours Incoming and Outgoing Members

Council Honours Incoming and Outgoing Members

Carolyn Black2024-06-21T16:44:45-06:00

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 MembersCarolyn Black2024-06-21T16:44:45-06:00

2023 Annual Report: Transformation and Continuity

2023 Annual Report: Transformation and Continuity

Carolyn Black2024-06-17T13:53:13-06:00

“…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 ContinuityCarolyn Black2024-06-17T13:53:13-06:00

2023 Annual Report: Public Members’ Report

2023 Annual Report: Public Members’ Report

Carolyn Black2024-06-17T13:59:00-06:00

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’ ReportCarolyn Black2024-06-17T13:59:00-06:00