MRTs and ENPs interested in stepping up their career are invited to volunteer for the Competence Committee of the Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists (the College), particularly those in radiological and nuclear medicine technology. The Competence Committee is responsible for the following: Monitoring that registrants comply with the requirements of the Continuing Competence Program through the audit process. Monitoring the components of the Continuing Competence Program to accurately reflect current needs to enhance the provision of [...]

The Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists (the College) and the Government of Alberta have approved amendments to the Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists Profession Regulation (the Regulation) which comes into force on March 31, 2023. The updates arise from Bill 46, the Health Statutes Amendment Act, 2020 (No. 2), which introduced a suite of amendments to the Health Professions Act (HPA). The College’s response to Bill 46’s initial amendments in 2021-2022 was to narrow our regulatory [...]

The Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists (the College) has released a revised Competency Profile for Electroneurophysiology Technologists (ENP). The document identifies the essential learning outcomes required for professionals on entry to practice effective March 1, 2023. Read Competency Profile - Electroneurophysiology (2023) Through consultation with technologists, employers, and regulatory experts, the College underwent a robust review and revision process to investigate and update the 2016 competency profile to current standards. Changes to the profiles reflect practice [...]

Leadership stability is integral to excellent organizational management. As such, with our current Registrar and CEO’s term ending soon, an interim CEO and a Complaints Director have been selected by the Council of the Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists (the College). Beginning March 1, we’re pleased to welcome our interim Registrar and CEO, Sheila Steger. Sheila has recent experience as a CEO in Alberta’s health regulatory field. With her extensive background in leadership, change management, and [...]

The Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists (the College) is pleased to release our 2023-2026 Strategic Plan. This strategic plan presents our refreshed mission and the blueprint of how we will continue being well-positioned to meet the challenges of regulating within an increasingly complex and dynamic landscape. Through this plan, we will continue working diligently and seamlessly with our staff, registrants, and other partners to respond to emerging opportunities while upholding our commitment to serving the public. [...]

Pree Tyagi, the Registrar and CEO of the Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists (the College), has resigned effective February 28, 2023. On March 1, she will assume the Registrar and CEO position with the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO). The College is initiating an executive search for a permanent replacement. A complete statement from the College will be released shortly. ACMDTT CEO Pree Tyagi

Every day brings a new challenge when working with patients. While this article is about an MRT(R), as regulated members we can all relate to challenging situations in clinical settings. Along with the ACMDTT's Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics, the College's Learning Modules on Professional Communication., Professional Boundaries and Patient Consent relate well to this article. Regulatory links: Standards of Practice 1.1 (a, b, c, e, f), 1.2 (b, d, g, h, o), 2.4 (a, b), 2.6 [...]