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Continuing Competence Program Update 2021-22

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T11:05:09-07:00

The 2021-22 Continuing Competence Program (CCP) cycle began on September 1 and runs until August 31, 2022. Participation in the CCP is required by legislation as a means for MRTs and ENPs in Alberta to provide a tangible record of how they are continually learning and improving their skills. Every member who is on the general register for any portion of a CCP cycle is required to complete a reflective practice review every year, which includes a self-assessment, a learning plan [...]

Continuing Competence Program Update 2021-22Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T11:05:09-07:00

Perspectives – Interventional Procedure

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T11:14:23-07:00

Daniel is a radiological technologist working in interventional radiology. The next procedure he will be involved in is an IVC filter insertion. The radiologist has decided to use a femoral approach (access). He has asked Daniel to prepare the patient’s right groin area for the procedure. Daniel approaches the patient and explains what he is about to do. Daniel lowers the sheet to expose the groin area, keeping the genital area covered. He then shaves the area where the [...]

Perspectives – Interventional ProcedureAdrienne Hislop2024-03-01T11:14:23-07:00

Annual Registration Renewal for 2022

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T11:03:55-07:00

The online annual registration renewal system opens this Friday, October 1! All regulated members of the College who plan to practice the profession in 2022 must renew their registration by November 30, 2021, to avoid an additional administration charge. Maintaining your College registration in good standing is one of the most important legal obligations for all MRTs and ENPs practicing in Alberta. Under the Health Professions Act (HPA) and the Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists Profession Regulation (the Regulation), all regulated College members [...]

Annual Registration Renewal for 2022Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T11:03:55-07:00

Membership meetings removed from bylaws

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

The College is continuing to review our operations and implement changes related to Bill 46. The Health Professions Act (HPA) does not require the College to hold an annual membership meeting, while the Alberta Societies Act, which governs professional associations in the province, does require these types of meetings. This can create confusion about the regulatory role of the College, so Council has determined that membership meetings are an association activity and removed the requirement that the College hold a membership meeting every [...]

Membership meetings removed from bylawsAdrienne Hislop2024-03-01T11:01:42-07:00

Registration open for Regulatory Education Symposium

Administrator2021-09-23T13:48:59-06:00

Registration is now open for the College’s first Regulatory Education Symposium! Everyone is welcome to join us for one or both days of this FREE two-day virtual event.

Registration open for Regulatory Education SymposiumAdministrator2021-09-23T13:48:59-06:00

Member emails added to My Profile

Administrator2021-09-17T11:38:47-06:00

The College’s database and member portal upgrade project is nearing completion, and there was a new feature recently introduced to My Profile that members may find helpful: high-importance emails sent from the College through the member portal are now available on a new “My emails” page. Email is the main method we use to communicate with our members; however, we sometimes hear from members that they did not receive important messages we sent. There are many reasons an email [...]

Member emails added to My ProfileAdministrator2021-09-17T11:38:47-06:00

Registration renewal 2022 tips

Administrator2021-09-17T09:39:53-06:00

We encourage all members to review the information on the Annual Renewal page before starting the renewal process and consult the Registration Renewal 2022 Information Guide and Member Portal Renewal Manual as needed. If you have any questions about registration renewal, please feel welcome to contact us by email at registration@acmdtt.com or by phone at 780.487.6130 or 1.800.282.2165. Renewal tip # 1: Allowing time for approval Your renewal may be approved automatically pending payment; however, there are many reasons why a renewal might require review [...]

Registration renewal 2022 tipsAdministrator2021-09-17T09:39:53-06:00

College operations update – September 2021

Administrator2021-09-16T15:48:40-06:00

The Government of Alberta announced yesterday 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 immediate 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 [...]

College operations update – September 2021Administrator2021-09-16T15:48:40-06:00

Save the date: Regulatory Education Symposium

Administrator2021-08-31T13:02:46-06:00

Save the date! The College’s first Regulatory Education Symposium is taking place on October 16 and 23, 2021.

Save the date: Regulatory Education SymposiumAdministrator2021-08-31T13:02:46-06:00

Membership meetings removed from bylaws

Administrator2021-07-21T13:15:51-06:00

The College is continuing to review our operations and implement changes related to Bill 46. The Health Professions Act (HPA) does not require the College to hold an annual membership meeting, while the Alberta Societies Act, which governs professional associations in the province, does require these types of meetings. This can create confusion about the regulatory role of the College, so Council has determined that membership meetings are an association activity and removed the requirement that the College hold [...]

Membership meetings removed from bylawsAdministrator2021-07-21T13:15:51-06:00