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Public Members’ Report – 2022 Annual Report

Administrator2023-08-04T09:37:57-06:00

The following report is an excerpt from the 2022 Annual Report of the Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists: Strain in the health care system impacts all those working within it, and 2022 was no exception. To the MRTs and ENPs who persist in their professionalism while performing invaluable service to Albertans, we acknowledge and thank you. We admire your resilience in working through the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic and accompanying health system challenges. You [...]

Public Members’ Report – 2022 Annual ReportAdministrator2023-08-04T09:37:57-06:00

Message from the Leadership – 2022 Annual Report

Administrator2023-07-04T11:19:46-06:00

The following report is an excerpt from the 2022 Annual Report of the Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists: The only consistency in healthcare is change. We first want to acknowledge and appreciate the professionals who deliver diagnostic and therapeutic services to Albertans including radiological technology, electroneurophysiological technology, magnetic resonance technology, radiation therapy, and nuclear medicine technology. What you’ve endured over the last few years has been remarkable, and we commend your ability to educate and adapt [...]

Message from the Leadership – 2022 Annual ReportAdministrator2023-07-04T11:19:46-06:00

Must Know Info on Additional & Enhanced Practice Authorizations for Registrants & Supervisors

Administrator2024-05-23T14:59:52-06:00

Do any of the following scenarios apply to you? Are you an MRT or ENP looking to apply for an Additional or Enhanced Practice Authorization? Do you currently have an Additional or Enhanced Practice Authorization and are preparing to resign your registration to take a short leave before returning to practice? Are you a supervisor of an MRT or ENP applying for an Additional or Enhanced Practice Authorization? If so, keep reading for important information. Applying for Additional [...]

Must Know Info on Additional & Enhanced Practice Authorizations for Registrants & SupervisorsAdministrator2024-05-23T14:59:52-06:00

Perspective: Temporary Practice Permit Conditions

Administrator2023-07-04T10:10:55-06:00

The following story is intended to encourage registrants of the Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists (the College) and their supervisors to consider regulatory scenarios. *All names and scenarios are entirely fictional. Michelle* has just graduated from a medical radiation technology program but has not yet passed the entry-to-practice examination. What are the College-mandated conditions for a registrant holding a temporary practice permit for employment? Michelle will require supervision as a condition of her employment. She has [...]

Perspective: Temporary Practice Permit ConditionsAdministrator2023-07-04T10:10:55-06:00

The ACMDTT selects new Registrar and CEO, Lyndsay Arndt

Administrator2023-06-27T13:33:01-06:00

The Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists (the College) is pleased to announce the selection of our new Registrar and CEO, Lyndsay Arndt, as of August 14, 2023. Lyndsay will also assume the role of Complaints Director. "The selection process was rigorous, but it was clear early on that Lyndsay was the right fit for our organization’s mission and values,” says Council Chair Steve DeColle. “Besides a wealth of knowledge and experience in the Alberta health regulation [...]

The ACMDTT selects new Registrar and CEO, Lyndsay ArndtAdministrator2023-06-27T13:33:01-06:00

‘My Profile’ Security Boosted with 2FA

Administrator2023-06-08T09:27:07-06:00

Modernizing the security of My Profile to the best industry standards with Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is coming to the registrant/applicant database at the Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists (the College). Starting July 1, 2023, when users log in to My Profile, they will also be sent a code by email that must be entered. This security upgrade will affect all registrants, applicants, students, and diagnostic imaging sonographers on our roster. Requiring users to confirm their login [...]

‘My Profile’ Security Boosted with 2FAAdministrator2023-06-08T09:27:07-06:00

Speaker Proposals Invited for Regulatory Education Symposium

Administrator2023-06-05T11:08:42-06:00

The Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists (the College) seeks speakers for our upcoming Regulation Education Symposium on October 21, 2023. The College seeks 25 or 50-minute presentations that align with our Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics and include a perspective on how regulation ties into a health professional’s practice. Diverse perspectives are very welcome. Proposal Submission Deadline is July 15, 2023. The Symposium is a free, four-hour virtual event hosted by the College twice [...]

Speaker Proposals Invited for Regulatory Education SymposiumAdministrator2023-06-05T11:08:42-06:00

Registrants: Completed 24 hours of learning yet for 2022-23 CCP cycle?

Administrator2023-05-31T16:24:18-06:00

College registrants are being asked, “Have you completed 24 hours of learning since September?” There are only 3 months remaining to complete your required learning hours and complete your reflective practice review for your 2022-23 Continuing Competence Program (CCP). For most registrants, this means you need to complete 24 hours of learning by August 31. (Find your required CCP learning hours on this table.) Looking for ideas? Scroll our Learning Resources for descriptions of appropriate learning activities and links [...]

Registrants: Completed 24 hours of learning yet for 2022-23 CCP cycle?Administrator2023-05-31T16:24:18-06:00

2022 Annual Report: Public Safety and Legislation Drives Projects

Administrator2023-05-30T09:24:19-06:00

Integrity, accountability, transparency, professionalism, and collaboration. These guiding values are threaded throughout the projects and people referenced in the 2022 Annual Report of the Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists (the College). The foundation of our work is ensuring patient safety. To ensure this, the College provides regulatory oversight and guides registrants in meeting their accountability for providing safe, competent, and ethical care. The report reveals how legislation drives projects at the highest level, with several significant [...]

2022 Annual Report: Public Safety and Legislation Drives ProjectsAdministrator2023-05-30T09:24:19-06:00

Standards Amended to Protect the Public re: Female Genital Mutilation

Administrator2023-05-25T13:19:10-06:00

The Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists (the College; ACMDTT) has updated our Standards of Practice to better protect the public from the practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). The Health Professions (Protecting Women and Girls) Amendment Act, formerly known as Bill 10, came into effect on May 31, 2022. This amendment requires health professional regulatory colleges in Alberta, including the ACMDTT, to adopt standards of practice that set out registrant expectations regarding FGM. Female genital mutilation [...]

Standards Amended to Protect the Public re: Female Genital MutilationAdministrator2023-05-25T13:19:10-06:00