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Response to CAMRT position statement

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T11:21:15-07:00

Last month, the CAMRT released a position statement titled “Discontinuing the Use of Gonadal and Fetal Shielding for Patients.” The College released a response to this statement after receiving some inquiries from members about it to clarify that there has been no change made to the provincial regulations or the College’s Standards of Practice regarding the use of radiation protection devices. The role of an association like the CAMRT is very different from the role of a regulatory college, and that [...]

Response to CAMRT position statementAdrienne Hislop2024-03-01T11:21:15-07:00

Decision of the hearing tribunal: Jeffrey Wolff

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T11:23:51-07:00

A hearing tribunal has found Jeffrey Wolff guilty of unprofessional conduct for engaging in an inappropriate sexual relationship with a student while he was their preceptor, providing students with examination materials without authorization, and failing to comply with his duty to cooperate with the investigation conducted by the College. The tribunal ordered that Mr. Wolff receive a reprimand and pay the full costs of the investigation and hearing, and ordered that Mr. Wolff’s registration with the College be cancelled. [...]

Decision of the hearing tribunal: Jeffrey WolffAdrienne Hislop2024-03-01T11:23:51-07:00

Upcoming changes due to HPA amendments

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T11:18:50-07:00

The College recently announced upcoming changes brought about by amendments to the Health Professions Act (HPA) introduced by Bill 46. These amendments require that the College only carry out professional regulatory duties in the public interest and prohibit the College from carrying out association and member services functions. Based on a careful review of these changes and legal advice, Council has made the following decisions and updated the College bylaws where applicable: Branches will be dissolved as of July 1, 2022. The [...]

Upcoming changes due to HPA amendmentsAdrienne Hislop2024-03-01T11:18:50-07:00

Perspectives – ENP Enhanced Practice Authorization

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T11:38:54-07:00

Courtenay is an ENP who works in a large urban centre. Courtenay has been approached by their supervisor to be trained in intraoperative monitoring (IOM). When performing IOM, ENPs utilize a variety of tests to assess the functional status of the patient’s nervous system throughout the surgical procedure while the patient is under anesthesia. Surgeons use IOM to help guide surgical decision-making during procedures (e.g., scoliosis correction, spine surgery, epilepsy surgery, brain, spinal cord tumours) to prevent devastating outcomes, [...]

Perspectives – ENP Enhanced Practice AuthorizationAdrienne Hislop2024-03-01T11:38:54-07:00

Utility of FDG PET and Cardiac MRI in Diagnosis and Monitoring of Immunosuppressive Treatment in Cardiac Sarcoidosis – Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T11:30:29-07:00

Authors: Richard A. Coulden, MBBS • Emer P. Sonnex, MPhil • Jonathan T. Abele, MD • Andrew M. Crean, MBBS, MPhil Purpose: To compare the contributions of cardiac MRI and PET in the diagnosis and management of cardiac sarcoidosis (CS), with particular reference to quantitative measures. Read the article (PDF)

Utility of FDG PET and Cardiac MRI in Diagnosis and Monitoring of Immunosuppressive Treatment in Cardiac Sarcoidosis – Radiology: Cardiothoracic ImagingAdrienne Hislop2024-03-01T11:30:29-07:00

Volunteers Needed for College Committees – 2021

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

The College is currently looking for regulated members to fill a number of positions on the Registration Committee, Competence Committee, Hearing Tribunal/Complaint Review Committee and Nominations and Appointments Committee. Volunteering on a College committee is a great way to make an impact on how the professions serve Albertans. Meetings are planned ahead and held electronically and in-person when possible. Training, travel and accommodation are provided by the College. To qualify to be a member of a committee or tribunal, [...]

Volunteers Needed for College Committees – 2021Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T11:42:42-07:00

The role of ultrasound imaging in vascular compression syndromes – The Ultrasound Journal

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T11:36:35-07:00

Authors: Renato Farina, Pietro Valerio Foti, Andrea Conti, et al. Vascular compression syndromes are rare alterations that have in common the compression of an arterial and/or venous vessel by contiguous structures and can be congenital or acquired. The best known are the Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Nutcracker Syndrome, May–Thurner Syndrome, and Dunbar Syndrome. Read the article in the Ultrasound Journal

The role of ultrasound imaging in vascular compression syndromes – The Ultrasound JournalAdrienne Hislop2024-03-01T11:36:35-07:00

Registered psychiatric nurses prescribing and ordering diagnostic tests

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T11:25:24-07:00

The Government of Alberta has expanded the Psychiatric Nursing practice in Alberta as of June 2, 2021. Registered psychiatric nurses (RPNs) registered with the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Alberta (CRPNA) who meet specific requirements can become authorized to prescribe Schedule 1 drugs (except controlled drugs and substances) and order diagnostic tests within a particular clinical practice setting. Before RPNs can apply for authorization, they must first: Hold an active permit and be in good standing with CRPNA [...]

Registered psychiatric nurses prescribing and ordering diagnostic testsAdrienne Hislop2024-03-01T11:25:24-07:00

Continuing Competence Program Update 2020-21

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T11:27:34-07:00

As highly skilled healthcare professionals, MRTs and ENPs are always learning. The Continuing Competence Program (CCP) allows members to maintain a tangible record of how their knowledge and skills have evolved over time and explore opportunities for further professional growth. The current CCP cycle ends August 31, 2021, and regulated members must ensure they have completed their required hours of learning activities and logged them along with their learning plan and self-assessment in My CCP by this date. Earlier this year, [...]

Continuing Competence Program Update 2020-21Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T11:27:34-07:00

Population-Based Prostate Cancer Screening With Magnetic Resonance Imaging or Ultrasonography: The IP1-PROSTAGRAM Study – JAMA Oncology

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T11:34:11-07:00

Authors: David Eldred-Evans, MBBS; Paula Burak, MS; Martin J. Connor, MBBS; et al Question In men invited to undergo screening for prostate cancer with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasonography, and prostate-specific antigen testing, what is the prevalence of positive test results, rates of biopsy, and detection of prostate cancer? Read the article in JAMA Oncology

Population-Based Prostate Cancer Screening With Magnetic Resonance Imaging or Ultrasonography: The IP1-PROSTAGRAM Study – JAMA OncologyAdrienne Hislop2024-03-01T11:34:11-07:00

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