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Advanced and Enhanced Practice Authorization: 2025 Review Underway

Advanced and Enhanced Practice Authorization: 2025 Review Underway

Rahul Das2025-06-05T12:03:20-06:00

In 2025, the College is reviewing Advanced (formerly Additional) and Enhanced Practice Authorizations. This review looks at two things: Which activities still require advanced or enhanced authorization Whether the process for granting authorization is aligned with current practice We’re doing this to ensure that advanced and enhanced authorizations are only required when necessary and that expectations are clear, safe, and consistent. First Focus: Medication Administration As part of the review, the College examined whether medication administration should still be [...]

Advanced and Enhanced Practice Authorization: 2025 Review UnderwayRahul Das2025-06-05T12:03:20-06:00

2024 Annual Report: Advancing Regulatory Excellence

2024 Annual Report: Advancing Regulatory Excellence

Rahul Das2025-05-27T13:12:16-06:00

This year’s report highlights the progress we’ve made in advancing our regulatory work and supporting safe, ethical, and competent care for Albertans. Read 2024 Annual Report What’s New This Year: Easier Professional Learning: We updated our Continuing Competence Program to reduce required hours and made the system easier to use. Smarter Use of Technology: We added tools like Microsoft Teams and AI software to help staff work more efficiently and stay organized. Lower Costs and More Flexibility: We removed the $100 [...]

2024 Annual Report: Advancing Regulatory ExcellenceRahul Das2025-05-27T13:12:16-06:00

2023 Annual Report: Transformation and Continuity

2023 Annual Report: Transformation and Continuity

Administrator2024-06-17T13:53:13-06:00

“…2024 marked a critical turning point for our College, with changes stemming from legislation to leadership. These changes presented both opportunities for renewal and challenges of continuity. – Message from the Leadership The Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists (the College) is thrilled to announce the release of its 2023 Annual Report, which provides insight into a year dedicated to public safety, legislative compliance, and professional excellence. Read 2023 Annual Report Highlights An address from our [...]

2023 Annual Report: Transformation and ContinuityAdministrator2024-06-17T13:53:13-06:00

Perspectives – Scope of Practice

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T10:20:57-07:00

Siobhan is a radiological technologist working in a clinic. Within the next few months, the clinic will be starting to perform cystograms, a procedure that requires the insertion and removal of catheters. Is this activity within Siobhan’s scope of practice? The College has approval for members to perform some/all of the restricted activities, as identified in the Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists Profession Regulation (the Regulation). The Regulation states that radiological technologists are authorized to perform the following restricted [...]

Perspectives – Scope of PracticeAdrienne Hislop2024-03-01T10:20:57-07:00

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

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

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

Response to CAMRT position statement

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T11:21:15-07:00

Last month, the CAMRT released a position statement titled “Discontinuing the Use of Gonadal and Fetal Shielding for Patients.” The College released a response to this statement after receiving some inquiries from members about it to clarify that there has been no change made to the provincial regulations or the College’s Standards of Practice regarding the use of radiation protection devices. The role of an association like the CAMRT is very different from the role of a regulatory college, and that [...]

Response to CAMRT position statementAdrienne Hislop2024-03-01T11:21:15-07:00