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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

Important information about upcoming changes

Administrator2021-06-16T11:13:26-06:00

Recent amendments to the Health Professions Act (HPA) introduced by Bill 46 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 College will no longer host an annual [...]

Important information about upcoming changesAdministrator2021-06-16T11:13:26-06:00

Response to CAMRT position statement on shielding

Administrator2021-05-28T09:23:14-06:00

Earlier this month, the CAMRT released a position statement titled “Discontinuing the Use of Gonadal and Fetal Shielding for Patients.” We have received some inquiries from MRTs about the College’s position on this recent statement and would like to take this opportunity to clarify the matter for all regulated members. To put it briefly, there has been no change made to the provincial regulations or the College’s Standards of Practice regarding the use of radiation protection devices that require [...]

Response to CAMRT position statement on shieldingAdministrator2021-05-28T09:23:14-06:00

2020 Annual Report now available

Administrator2021-04-29T10:05:07-06:00

The Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists 2020 Annual Report is now available on our website. This report demonstrates the College’s continued commitment to protecting Albertans during a year that presented many new challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic and illustrates that despite these challenges, 2020 was a productive year for the College. We continued to adapt, maintain business continuity and fulfill our mandate as guidelines evolved during the pandemic. We also acknowledge in this report that [...]

2020 Annual Report now availableAdministrator2021-04-29T10:05:07-06:00

Status of MRT and ENP eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine

Administrator2021-04-12T09:51:06-06:00

Alberta is currently in Phase 2 of its COVID-19 vaccine program. Health-care providers who may be involved in clinical practice (i.e., have face-to-face interactions with patients, clients, residents of health-care facilities, etc.) are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine as part of the Phase 2C vaccine rollout. For more details on who is eligible during this phase, please see the COVID-19 Vaccine: Phase 2C - Eligibility criteria for Albertans to receive the COVID-19 vaccine document. To book an appointment [...]

Status of MRT and ENP eligibility for COVID-19 vaccineAdministrator2021-04-12T09:51:06-06:00

COVID-19 in the radiology department: What radiographers need to know – Radiography

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T13:13:13-07:00

Authors: N. Stogiannos, D. Fotopoulos, N. Woznitza, C. Malamateniou Objectives: The aim is to review current literature related to the diagnosis, management, and follow-up of suspected and confirmed Covid-19 cases. Read the article (PDF)

COVID-19 in the radiology department: What radiographers need to know – RadiographyAdrienne Hislop2024-03-01T13:13:13-07:00

Council Changes 2021

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T13:07:36-07:00

The Health Professions Act amendments introduced by Bill 30, the Health Statutes Amendments Act, 2020(1), come into force on April 1, requiring all regulatory colleges to increase public member representation to at least 50% on their councils, hearing tribunals and complaint review committees. The College recently updated our bylaws to reflect this change, changing the composition of Council from eight regulated members and three public members to six regulated members and six public members as of April 1. As of this date, [...]

Council Changes 2021Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T13:07:36-07:00

Status of Vaccine Availability for MRTs and ENPs

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T13:08:23-07:00

The College has received a number of queries from members about the status of their COVID-19 vaccination eligibility. We understand that some of our members regularly come into contact with patients who have tested positive for COVID-19 and are concerned; however, decisions related to pandemic response are not within the scope of the College. Decisions about the vaccine rollout are made by the provincial government and AHS. Advocating for members is also outside the scope of a regulatory college. [...]

Status of Vaccine Availability for MRTs and ENPsAdrienne Hislop2024-03-01T13:08:23-07:00