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Annual Report 2019

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-07T10:44:48-07:00

The 2019 Annual Report represents the ever-evolving landscape of the specialties the College regulates and shows the change that members and the College have gone through over the years. It is a demonstration of our continued evolution as a responsible, profession-based regulator. The annual report has been submitted to the Legislative Assembly under Section 4 of the Health Professions Act. We encourage you to read the report and share it with others.

Annual Report 2019Adrienne Hislop2024-03-07T10:44:48-07:00

Database and Member Portal Upgrade

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-07T10:45:49-07:00

The College began implementing our three-year strategic plan in 2019, and one of the first projects we undertook to enhance our capacity as a regulator was upgrading our aging online database and member portal. After a year of planning, development and testing, we’re ready to launch the new system next month. We’re using the same software as before (Alinity) but a newer version that features necessary security enhancements, a more user-friendly interface and a wider array of member functions. [...]

Database and Member Portal UpgradeAdrienne Hislop2024-03-07T10:45:49-07:00

Changing and Challenging Times: Preparing for Our “New Normal”

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-07T10:57:48-07:00

By Brenda Robinson COVID-19 has changed so much of what we know as “going to work” day to day. We now go to work with different perspectives, different expectations, different approaches and different priorities. How are some of these differences manifesting themselves in our day-to-day work? What is happening to create these changes? The whole idea of shared information has changed. The meaning of transparency is enhanced and extended. There has never been a time in our world when [...]

Changing and Challenging Times: Preparing for Our “New Normal”Adrienne Hislop2024-03-07T10:57:48-07:00

A Conversation with Ayman Darwish

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

We recently interviewed Ayman Darwish, MRT(R)(MR), acting MRI chair/MRT clinical liaison at NAIT. Watch a short video on the biggest changes he’s seen in the field on YouTube.

A Conversation with Ayman DarwishAdrienne Hislop2024-03-07T11:03:55-07:00

Engaging Your Mental Toughness

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-07T11:04:51-07:00

SAIT recently hosted a webinar led by Jennie Gilbert and Lauren Bishop on mental toughness. Watch a short video with a reminder of some small nudges that can help you engage your mental toughness on YouTube.

Engaging Your Mental ToughnessAdrienne Hislop2024-03-07T11:04:51-07:00

Behind the Desk – Michelle L.

Behind the Desk – Michelle L.

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-07T10:59:28-07:00

In this edition of Behind the Desk, we highlight a College member in Calgary who has chosen to practice in nuclear medicine technology. Michelle L. gives us a glimpse into why she chose nuclear medicine, what her work day involves and her insights into the profession. What intrigued you to enter this profession? The part that intrigued me the most to become a nuclear medicine technologist is working with radioactive isotopes such as Technetium 99m and F-18. As I [...]

Behind the Desk – Michelle L.Adrienne Hislop2024-03-07T10:59:28-07:00

Meeting SAIT Students

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-07T10:48:29-07:00

In keeping with our strategic plan’s direction to “connect and inspire members to foster and instill commitment to both the public and the practice of the profession,” the College regularly reaches out to its student members. While in-person presentations aren’t currently feasible, we’ve continued to engage with students using new methods. The College met virtually with radiological technology students at SAIT earlier this month. Staff delivered a presentation about the importance of self-regulation, the legislative framework and the College [...]

Meeting SAIT StudentsAdrienne Hislop2024-03-07T10:48:29-07:00

Online management of additional and enhanced practice authorizations

Administrator2020-06-26T10:34:43-06:00

When the new member portal launches on July 20, it will also bring one new exciting feature: paper-free management of additional and enhanced practice authorizations through an "all online" process.

Online management of additional and enhanced practice authorizationsAdministrator2020-06-26T10:34:43-06:00

Results of Recent Council Elections

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-08T10:38:41-07:00

The College’s Nominations Committee reported to Council that the number of qualified applicants met the number of vacant positions. Given this, voting by the membership was not required, as per the bylaws. We are pleased to announce that as of July 1, 2020, we will welcome a new Council member, Ayman Darwish, MRT(R)(MR). Returning for a second term are Gail Astle, MRT(R), Jessica Cherwick, ENP, and Laurie Walline, MRT(NM).

Results of Recent Council ElectionsAdrienne Hislop2024-03-08T10:38:41-07:00

Continuing Competence Program Update

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-08T10:39:20-07:00

The Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists Profession Regulation establishes the components of the Continuing Competence Program (CCP). The College is in the process of looking at this year’s framework for CCP given the current COVID-19 pandemic state of emergency. Changes that will impact members’ CCP will be communicated as soon as possible. Much has changed in the last month and we all have to adjust to a new normal. Physical distancing has led to cancellations of conferences and many other opportunities [...]

Continuing Competence Program UpdateAdrienne Hislop2024-03-08T10:39:20-07:00

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