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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

Emergency Registration for the COVID-19 Pandemic

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-08T10:36:24-07:00

The College has created the Emergency Registration for the COVID-19 Pandemic application, which allows practitioners to be registered in Alberta for a renewable 90-day period, to authorize practice required to manage the outbreak of COVID-19.

Emergency Registration for the COVID-19 PandemicAdrienne Hislop2024-03-08T10:36:24-07:00

ENP Profession Welcomed into the EQual Canada Program

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-08T10:44:14-07:00

The Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists (The College) is the governing body for the regulation of electroneurophysiology (ENP) technologists in the province of Alberta. As per the Health Professions Act (HPA), the College Council approves programs of study for entry-to-practice education for ENPs in Alberta. Currently, the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) Electroneurophysiology Technology Program is the only active approved program for ENPs. In 2019, the College went through a comprehensive process for the ENP profession and competency profiles [...]

ENP Profession Welcomed into the EQual Canada ProgramAdrienne Hislop2024-03-08T10:44:14-07:00

COVID-19 Information and Updates

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-08T10:37:03-07:00

The College is closely monitoring the spread of COVID-19 as it relates to the practice of the profession. It is important for our members to continue to stay updated about the COVID-19 situation as it continually evolves. The College created a new COVID-19 Information and Updates page where you can access links to up-to-date resources, including FAQs, Emergency Registration for the COVID-19 Pandemic and the Alberta Health Services COVID-19 self-assessment tool for healthcare workers. We will also continue to update our COVID-19 FAQs page [...]

COVID-19 Information and UpdatesAdrienne Hislop2024-03-08T10:37:03-07:00

Best Practices for 18F-Fluciclovine PET/CT Imaging of Recurrent Prostate Cancer: A Guide for Technologists

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-08T10:40:48-07:00

Authors: Funmilayo I. Tade, Rebecca A. Sajdak, CNMT, RT(N), FSNMMI-TS, Mehdat Gabriel, Robert H. Wagner, and Bital Savir-Baruch 18F-fluciclovine is a Food and Drug Administration–approved PET tracer indicated for patients suspected to have recurrent prostate cancer based on a prostate-specific antigen rise after prior therapy. 18F-fluciclovine PET/CT is performed significantly differently from 18F-FDG PET/CT and requires special attention to patient preparation, injection technique, and imaging time. This article aims to provide nuclear medicine technologists with the best-practice guidelines for the 18F-fluciclovine PET/CT [...]

Best Practices for 18F-Fluciclovine PET/CT Imaging of Recurrent Prostate Cancer: A Guide for TechnologistsAdrienne Hislop2024-03-08T10:40:48-07:00

Perspectives – Shielding

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-08T10:46:16-07:00

Jordan is a radiological technologist working in a busy clinic. Recently in the news, there have been articles that talk about gonadal shielding and shifting practices. Due to this, Jordan’s patient asks, “Why do you not shield patients anymore?” How should Jordan respond? It is expected for Jordan to communicate with the patient in regards to expectations for their exam and use professional judgement based on the individual’s needs, organizational policies, and guidelines in their practice. Below are several [...]

Perspectives – ShieldingAdrienne Hislop2024-03-08T10:46:16-07:00

Online Post-Secondary Institution Meeting with College Staff

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-08T10:47:01-07:00

The College recently held an online townhall with MRT post-secondary institutions (NAIT, SAIT and the University of Alberta) to discuss the unprecedented impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic that are new and ever-changing. Key items on the agenda were the impact of the pandemic on entry-to-practice pathways, the status of student practicums and graduation timelines. It was agreed that it is important to support students through the unexpected impacts of the pandemic at this early stage of their career. The [...]

Online Post-Secondary Institution Meeting with College StaffAdrienne Hislop2024-03-08T10:47:01-07:00

Exploring Tobacco Use and Smoking Cessation Best Practices From the Perspectives of Individuals With Lung Cancer and Health Care Professionals

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-08T10:43:19-07:00

Authors: Yonatan Weiss, BHSc, MD, Bonnie Bristow, BSc, MRTT, Dalia Limor Karol, BSc, Margaret Fitch, RN, PhD, Alison McAndrew, BA, PGDip, Leslie Gibson, OT Reg(Ont), BHSc, BKin, Arlene Court, RN, MN, CON(C), Elaine Curle, RN, and Lisa Di Prospero, BSc, MSc, MRTT Lung cancer patients who continue to smoke after diagnosis are at increased risk of treatment toxicity, residual/recurrent disease, future malignancies, and all-cause mortality. Guidelines including those from National Comprehensive Cancer Network and Cancer Care Ontario advocate for [...]

Exploring Tobacco Use and Smoking Cessation Best Practices From the Perspectives of Individuals With Lung Cancer and Health Care ProfessionalsAdrienne Hislop2024-03-08T10:43:19-07:00

A Conversation with Susan Fawcett

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-08T10:47:43-07:00

We recently interviewed Susan Fawcett, MRT(T), BSc(Hons), MA, the director of the Radiation Therapy Program at the University of Alberta. Watch a short video on her advice for MRTs just starting out below on YouTube.

A Conversation with Susan FawcettAdrienne Hislop2024-03-08T10:47:43-07:00