Authors: Christian El-Hadad MDCM, Jean Deschênes MD, Bryan Arthurs MD Suspect orbital floor fracture if the orbit has been affected by blunt trauma After blunt trauma from a ball or fist, a fall or motor vehicle collision, the floor of the orbit can fracture without involving the orbital rim or other facial bones. Read the article (PDF)
In February, Council approved the program for Bladder Ultrasound in CCA Radiation Therapy. Bladder scanning may be performed by radiation therapists with an enhanced license in CT simulator areas or on external beam treatment units in the CCA radiation therapy departments. Bladder scanning is done in a clinical environment where patient comfort and safety is maximized and confidentiality is maintained at all times. This program replaces the previous Handheld Ultrasound Bladder Scanner Training that existed in only some radiation [...]
The College recognizes that the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the new variants in Alberta continue to present uncertainties and challenges for MRTs and ENPs. We are aware it has caused unexpected changes to employment opportunities and areas of practice, which is worrying. Regulated members continue to provide essential services to the public with professionalism, expertise and empathy during the global pandemic that still continues one year later. Regulated members have had to learn and develop skills or competencies that [...]
On March 2, the Edmonton Branch hosted an education event along with a branch update. This well-received event was held via Zoom with 185 members attending. Speakers included Dr. Stanley Greenspan, who presented “Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block: Fluoroscopic guided procedure used to treat migraines and facial pain” and Colleen McHugh, who presented “LADiBUG: a new communication tool that addresses many of the communication gaps identified by patient feedback from Diagnostic Imaging (DI)”. Thank you to Branch Chair Anastasia Gasheva and [...]
Registration is now open for CAMRT 2021, the CAMRT's national virtual conference.
Earlier this month, the College released a new document to guide our regulated members in making informed decisions when using social media. As professionals granted the privilege of self-regulation by Albertans, MRTs and ENPs are expected to uphold the integrity of the profession by engaging in social media thoughtfully and responsibly. Our social media guidelines suggest that by being careful and mindful about concerns like professionalism and privacy when using social media, MRTs and ENPs can protect themselves while [...]
Over 97% of regulated members have renewed by completing all of the legally mandated registration requirements to practice the profession in Alberta in 2021. Thank you for continuing to demonstrate professionalism and a commitment to Albertans’ care despite the challenges of the year. The online registration renewal system will remain open until 11:59 pm on Thursday, December 31, and all general and associate members who have not yet renewed should do so by this deadline. If you have not [...]
The 2020-21 Continuing Competence Program (CCP) cycle is well underway. The College’s CCP cycle runs from September 1 to August 31 of the following year. 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 and records of learning activities. Members are required to complete at least 2 hours of learning activities for every month in which [...]
Drew is a radiological technologist working in the CT department. Drew is sometimes asked to administer contrast agents via a central venous catheter, such as a PICC line. Is this activity within Drew’s scope of practice? The ACMDTT 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 all regulated radiological technologists are authorized to perform the following restricted activity: 17(1)(b) [...]
On November 21, the College held the annual membership meeting that was postponed earlier in the year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Close to 250 people attended this entirely virtual event, which also featured two education sessions. We would like to take the opportunity now to address some of the questions that were asked before and during the membership meeting. While we reached out to attendees directly with responses where possible, most questions we received referred to the same [...]
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