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Perspectives – Shielding

2024-03-08T10:46:16-07:00

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 – Shielding2024-03-08T10:46:16-07:00

Online Post-Secondary Institution Meeting with College Staff

2024-03-08T10:47:01-07:00

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 Staff2024-03-08T10:47:01-07:00

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

2024-03-08T10:43:19-07:00

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 Professionals2024-03-08T10:43:19-07:00

A Conversation with Susan Fawcett

2024-03-08T10:47:43-07:00

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 Fawcett2024-03-08T10:47:43-07:00

Changes to CCP for 2019-20 cycle

2020-05-14T13:17:25-06:00

The College recognizes that the current COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta has MRTs and ENPs facing difficult times, including unanticipated job loss and changes in areas of practice.

Changes to CCP for 2019-20 cycle2020-05-14T13:17:25-06:00

ENP Week 2020

2020-04-19T07:03:46-06:00

Happy Electroneurophysiology Technologist (ENP) Week! All this week (April 19-25, 2020), we’re celebrating these valued healthcare professionals.

ENP Week 20202020-04-19T07:03:46-06:00

Spring 2020 issue of Connections released

2020-04-15T15:32:23-06:00

The Spring 2020 issue of our quarterly newsletter, Connections, has been released! You can view the email version or check it out on our website if you’re not on our mailing list. Please contact us if you have any feedback on the newsletter or if you would like to contribute to a future issue.

Spring 2020 issue of Connections released2020-04-15T15:32:23-06:00

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