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Regulators vs. Associations

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T10:32:28-07:00

We often receive queries that indicate there is some confusion about the role of a regulatory body like the College versus an association like the CAMRT or Sonography Canada. Each type of organization performs different functions, but all activities are rooted in one important distinction: a regulator acts in the best interest of the public, while an association acts in the best interest of its members. Health colleges and their core roles are established under the Health Professions Act (HPA) in [...]

Regulators vs. AssociationsAdrienne Hislop2024-03-01T10:32:28-07:00

Legislation Update – December 2021

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T10:09:20-07:00

Amendments to the Health Professions Act (HPA) introduced by Bill 46, the Health Statutes Amendment Act, 2020 (No. 2), require that health profession colleges only carry out professional regulatory duties in the public interest and prohibit them from carrying out association and member services functions. The College has already taken steps to comply with this new legislation — including discontinuing branches, annual membership meetings, conferences, and the associate membership category — and work continues as the government provides new details and timelines. The Minister of [...]

Legislation Update – December 2021Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T10:09:20-07:00

Perspectives – Scope of Practice

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T10:20:57-07:00

Siobhan is a radiological technologist working in a clinic. Within the next few months, the clinic will be starting to perform cystograms, a procedure that requires the insertion and removal of catheters. Is this activity within Siobhan’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 radiological technologists are authorized to perform the following restricted [...]

Perspectives – Scope of PracticeAdrienne Hislop2024-03-01T10:20:57-07:00

Regulatory Education Symposium – Fall 2021

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T10:16:11-07:00

While the College is no longer permitted to provide member-centric services like the annual conference, we are committed to providing new regulatory education opportunities for our members to enhance their understanding of how health regulation ties into their everyday practice. On October 16 and 23, we hosted our first Regulatory Education Symposium, which was an entirely virtual free event that offered members the opportunity to earn up to 8 hours toward their CCP. The event’s presentations included a range of [...]

Regulatory Education Symposium – Fall 2021Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T10:16:11-07:00

Annual Registration Renewal 2022

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T10:13:37-07:00

Over 98% of regulated members have renewed their registration by completing all of the legally mandated requirements to practice the profession in Alberta in 2022. This has been another challenging year and we recognize and appreciate the continued dedication and professionalism of MRTs and ENPs in our province. The online registration renewal system will remain open until 11:59 pm on Friday, December 31, and all regulated members who have not yet renewed should do so by this deadline. If [...]

Annual Registration Renewal 2022Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T10:13:37-07:00

Provincial MRT Association Steering Committee

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T10:33:46-07:00

The mandated separation of colleges and membership services has motivated a group of Alberta MRTs to form a steering committee to explore the possibility of creating a provincial MRT association. There were two town hall meetings in November to discuss the idea of the CAMRT providing association services directly to members in Alberta, and the recordings of these meetings can be found on the CAMRT website along with more information about the initiative. As a regulator with the sole mandate of [...]

Provincial MRT Association Steering CommitteeAdrienne Hislop2024-03-01T10:33:46-07:00

2020-21 Continuing Competence Program Audit

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T10:14:46-07:00

The 2020-21 Continuing Competence Program (CCP) Audit took place on October 1, 2021. As per College policy, a random audit occurs each year to ensure members are complying with the CCP. To comply with the CCP, all members who hold general registration must complete a reflective practice review every year, which consists of a self-assessment, a learning plan, and learning activities. A CCP cycle runs from September 1 to August 31 of the following year, and all three components [...]

2020-21 Continuing Competence Program AuditAdrienne Hislop2024-03-01T10:14:46-07:00

Registration renewal for 2022 now open

Administrator2021-10-01T08:55:17-06:00

The online registration renewal system for 2022 is now open! The annual renewal process is one of the most important legal obligations for all MRTs and ENPs practicing in Alberta as it assures the public that the health professionals providing them care have demonstrated they continue to meet the College's registration requirements. General and temporary members' registration will expire on December 31, 2021, and the associate membership category will be discontinued after this date. Members should complete their renewal by [...]

Registration renewal for 2022 now openAdministrator2021-10-01T08:55:17-06:00

College operations update – September 2021

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T11:02:42-07:00

The Government of Alberta announced on September 16 that it was declaring a state of emergency due to COVID-19 and introducing new measures to protect the health care system, stop the spread, and increase vaccination rates. The College has taken steps to comply with these new measures. Staff are now working remotely full time and the College office is closed. If you feel you need to visit the office for any reason, please email info@acmdtt.com to discuss your options. Staff remain readily available by [...]

College operations update – September 2021Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T11:02:42-07:00

Virtual Reality as a Tool for Eliciting Empathetic Behaviour in Carers: An Integrative Review – Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T11:11:49-07:00

Authors: Megan Brydon, Jessica Kimber, Melissa Sponagle, Jenna MacLaine, Julie Avery, Lisa Pyke and Robert Gilbert Empathy is an essential behavioural competency required of healthcare providers. It is included in the Canadian National Competency Profile for Medical Radiation Technologists; supporting patient-centered care and the development of therapeutic relationships between carers and care recipients. This review synthesizes evidence on Virtual Reality (VR) as a tool for eliciting empathetic behaviour in carers. Read the article

Virtual Reality as a Tool for Eliciting Empathetic Behaviour in Carers: An Integrative Review – Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation SciencesAdrienne Hislop2024-03-01T11:11:49-07:00

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