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Virtual Reality as a Tool for Eliciting Empathetic Behaviour in Carers: An Integrative Review – Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T11:11:49-07:00

Authors: Megan Brydon, Jessica Kimber, Melissa Sponagle, Jenna MacLaine, Julie Avery, Lisa Pyke and Robert Gilbert Empathy is an essential behavioural competency required of healthcare providers. It is included in the Canadian National Competency Profile for Medical Radiation Technologists; supporting patient-centered care and the development of therapeutic relationships between carers and care recipients. This review synthesizes evidence on Virtual Reality (VR) as a tool for eliciting empathetic behaviour in carers. Read the article

Virtual Reality as a Tool for Eliciting Empathetic Behaviour in Carers: An Integrative Review – Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation SciencesAdrienne Hislop2024-03-01T11:11:49-07:00

Professional Practice and Mandatory Registration

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T11:16:32-07:00

The Health Professions Act (HPA) states that every person who meets the College’s registration requirements and intends to practice the profession of medical radiation or electroneurophysiology technology must apply for registration with the College. Practice involves not only the clinical and technical aspects of the profession; it also includes, but is not limited to, functions of education, management, research and administration. Essentially, this means that if you have the necessary qualifications, you must apply for registration if you will be working [...]

Professional Practice and Mandatory RegistrationAdrienne Hislop2024-03-01T11:16:32-07:00

Change to PLI requirement

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T11:00:15-07:00

The College now requires regulated members to hold professional liability insurance (PLI) that covers a minimum of $2,000,000 per occurrence (previously $1,000,000). A review of the most common PLI policies held by our members (e.g., CAMRT, AHS and Medical Imaging Ed) shows that they already meet this new standard; however, all regulated members should verify that their current policy offers sufficient coverage. MRTs and ENPs who work in multiple practice locations should ensure that they have insurance coverage for [...]

Change to PLI requirementAdrienne Hislop2024-03-01T11:00:15-07:00

Current Status of Contrast Enhanced Mammography: A Comprehensive Review – Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T11:08:00-07:00

Author: Anat Kornecki, MD Objectives: The purpose of this article is to provide a detailed and updated review of the physics, techniques, indications, limitations, reporting, implementation and management of contrast enhanced mammography. Read the article (PDF)

Current Status of Contrast Enhanced Mammography: A Comprehensive Review – Canadian Association of Radiologists JournalAdrienne Hislop2024-03-01T11:08:00-07:00

Member emails added to My Profile

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T10:57:49-07:00

Email is the main method we use to communicate with our members; however, we sometimes hear from members that they did not receive important messages we sent. There are many reasons an email might not make it into a member’s inbox, so the College has added a new “My emails” page to My Profile to provide members an alternative method to access important messages. We recommend that you periodically check this page to make sure you haven’t missed any important communications, [...]

Member emails added to My ProfileAdrienne Hislop2024-03-01T10:57:49-07:00

Additional and enhanced practice authorization update

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T10:59:08-07:00

In July 2021, Council approved the following training programs for additional and enhanced practice authorizations: Automated Breast Ultrasound – Insight Medical Imaging Medication Administration and Aseptic Technique – Beam Radiology -Calgary Medication Preparation and Aseptic Technique – Peace Diagnostic Imaging A full list of all additional and enhanced practice authorizations and their approved training programs can be found on the Additional and Enhanced Practice Authorization page. Regulated members should note that in order to perform any of the activities listed on [...]

Additional and enhanced practice authorization updateAdrienne Hislop2024-03-01T10:59:08-07:00

Continuing Competence Program Update 2021-22

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T11:05:09-07:00

The 2021-22 Continuing Competence Program (CCP) cycle began on September 1 and runs until August 31, 2022. Participation in the CCP is required by legislation as a means for MRTs and ENPs in Alberta to provide a tangible record of how they are continually learning and improving their skills. Every member who is on the general register for any portion of a CCP cycle is required to complete a reflective practice review every year, which includes a self-assessment, a learning plan [...]

Continuing Competence Program Update 2021-22Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T11:05:09-07:00

Perspectives – Interventional Procedure

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T11:14:23-07:00

Daniel is a radiological technologist working in interventional radiology. The next procedure he will be involved in is an IVC filter insertion. The radiologist has decided to use a femoral approach (access). He has asked Daniel to prepare the patient’s right groin area for the procedure. Daniel approaches the patient and explains what he is about to do. Daniel lowers the sheet to expose the groin area, keeping the genital area covered. He then shaves the area where the [...]

Perspectives – Interventional ProcedureAdrienne Hislop2024-03-01T11:14:23-07:00

Annual Registration Renewal for 2022

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T11:03:55-07:00

The online annual registration renewal system opens this Friday, October 1! All regulated members of the College who plan to practice the profession in 2022 must renew their registration by November 30, 2021, to avoid an additional administration charge. Maintaining your College registration in good standing is one of the most important legal obligations for all MRTs and ENPs practicing in Alberta. Under the Health Professions Act (HPA) and the Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists Profession Regulation (the Regulation), all regulated College members [...]

Annual Registration Renewal for 2022Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T11:03:55-07:00

Membership meetings removed from bylaws

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T11:01:42-07:00

The College is continuing to review our operations and implement changes related to Bill 46. The Health Professions Act (HPA) does not require the College to hold an annual membership meeting, while the Alberta Societies Act, which governs professional associations in the province, does require these types of meetings. This can create confusion about the regulatory role of the College, so Council has determined that membership meetings are an association activity and removed the requirement that the College hold a membership meeting every [...]

Membership meetings removed from bylawsAdrienne Hislop2024-03-01T11:01:42-07:00

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