News

College bylaws updated

Administrator2020-12-09T10:13:29-07:00

Organizations are dynamic; they grow and change with emerging and evolving needs. What the public needs and expects from its regulators is always evolving, so our governing body and structures must also continually evolve to best serve the public. Bill 30, the Health Statutes Amendments Act, 2020, came into force on July 29, 2020. This legislation amends several existing Acts, including the Health Professions Act (HPA), whose amendments will come into force April 1, 2021. Bill 30 will increase [...]

College bylaws updatedAdministrator2020-12-09T10:13:29-07:00

Member portal scheduled maintenance

Administrator2020-12-08T08:54:47-07:00

Please note that the online member portal (My Profile) will be unavailable from 11:45 am to 1:45 pm on Thursday, December 10, while scheduled maintenance is being completed. During this time, members will not be able to log in to update their profiles or complete their renewals and supervisors will not be able to confirm additional and enhanced practice authorization applications. We apologize for any inconvenience and welcome members to log in to the portal in the afternoon after [...]

Member portal scheduled maintenanceAdministrator2020-12-08T08:54:47-07:00

Social media guidelines released

Administrator2020-12-03T10:08:33-07:00

Social media plays an important role in modern culture, but engaging with these platforms comes with certain risks. 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.

Social media guidelines releasedAdministrator2020-12-03T10:08:33-07:00

MRT Week 2020

Administrator2020-11-08T11:41:46-07:00

Medical Radiation Technologist (MRT) Week is November 8-14, 2020! The College is proud to support MRT Week as a means of raising awareness about the MRT specialties we regulate and celebrating the essential role they play in our healthcare system. Due to the evolving situation with COVID-19, the College is adapting the way we celebrate MRT week this year. Routine practices are important and necessary to mitigate the risk of transmission, so we are sharing a digital download for [...]

MRT Week 2020Administrator2020-11-08T11:41:46-07:00

Perspectives – Renewal of Additional and Enhanced Practice Authorization

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-07T10:39:04-07:00

Robin is a radiological technologist who is authorized to administer medication through additional and enhanced practice authorization. What does Robin need to do during the annual registration renewal period (October 1 to November 30)? Robin has to renew their practice permit, as well as their additional and enhanced practice authorization. The College has moved additional and enhanced practice authorization applications and renewals online. Robin will have to provide the following information about their supervisor to renew their authorization: Name [...]

Perspectives – Renewal of Additional and Enhanced Practice AuthorizationAdrienne Hislop2024-03-07T10:39:04-07:00

Annual Registration Renewal 2021

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T14:06:13-07:00

Registration renewal for 2021 opened on October 1. General and associate members’ current registration will expire on December 31, 2020, and they need to log in to the online member portal, My Profile, to complete their renewal by November 30, 2020. So far, approximately 13% of our members have already completed their renewal. We encourage all members who have not yet renewed to read the information on the Annual Renewal page and consult the Registration Renewal 2021 Information Guide as needed to make the [...]

Annual Registration Renewal 2021Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T14:06:13-07:00

Behind the Desk – Alana L.

Behind the Desk – Alana L.

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-07T10:36:25-07:00

In this edition of Behind the Desk, we would like to introduce to you Alana L., who works at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Grande Prairie as an MRI Lead in Diagnostic Imaging. How did you decide MRI as career path for you? During my radiography training, I had a mentor in MRI scanning who encouraged me to consider MRI as a modality in the future. At the time, MRI was a new emerging technology and it looked really [...]

Behind the Desk – Alana L.Adrienne Hislop2024-03-07T10:36:25-07:00

A Conversation with Sharon McDonnell-Carline

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-07T10:41:15-07:00

We recently interviewed Sharon McDonnell-Carline, RET, REPT, CNIM, Senior Technologist in the Neurophysiology Department at the University of Alberta Hospital. Watch a short video on her advice to new technologists and benefits of self-regulation on YouTube.

A Conversation with Sharon McDonnell-CarlineAdrienne Hislop2024-03-07T10:41:15-07:00

An Insight into the Potential Challenges and Solutions to Scanning Patients Suffering from Mental Illnesses

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-07T10:33:24-07:00

Authors: Tessa Roy, CRGS, CRCS, RDMS, RDCS Mental illness encompasses an array of conditions that affect a large population; This essay aims to identify various sonography-related challenges posed by patients suffering from mental illnesses and offers insight into potential solutions. By identifying realistic interpersonal and intrapersonal barriers, one can become educated in potential skills and techniques to relieve such challenges. Read the article (PDF)

An Insight into the Potential Challenges and Solutions to Scanning Patients Suffering from Mental IllnessesAdrienne Hislop2024-03-07T10:33:24-07:00

LADiBUG – A Communication Tool for Diagnostic Imaging – Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-07T10:30:57-07:00

Authors: Colleen McHugh, MRT(R), ACR, Katie Bevans, MRT(R), and Suzanne Paradis, BMRSc, CRGS, RDMS As healthcare evolves, so should the way healthcare professionals deliver care to focus on the needs of patients and family members. One of the ways to provide patient and family centered care (PFCC) is through effective communication between the healthcare professional, patient, and family member. Read the article

LADiBUG – A Communication Tool for Diagnostic Imaging – Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation SciencesAdrienne Hislop2024-03-07T10:30:57-07:00

Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists