Practice - ACMDTT

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

Perspectives – ENP Enhanced Practice Authorization

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T11:38:54-07:00

Courtenay is an ENP who works in a large urban centre. Courtenay has been approached by their supervisor to be trained in intraoperative monitoring (IOM). When performing IOM, ENPs utilize a variety of tests to assess the functional status of the patient’s nervous system throughout the surgical procedure while the patient is under anesthesia. Surgeons use IOM to help guide surgical decision-making during procedures (e.g., scoliosis correction, spine surgery, epilepsy surgery, brain, spinal cord tumours) to prevent devastating outcomes, [...]

Perspectives – ENP Enhanced Practice AuthorizationAdrienne Hislop2024-03-01T11:38:54-07:00

Status of Vaccine Availability for MRTs and ENPs

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T13:08:23-07:00

The College has received a number of queries from members about the status of their COVID-19 vaccination eligibility. We understand that some of our members regularly come into contact with patients who have tested positive for COVID-19 and are concerned; however, decisions related to pandemic response are not within the scope of the College. Decisions about the vaccine rollout are made by the provincial government and AHS. Advocating for members is also outside the scope of a regulatory college. [...]

Status of Vaccine Availability for MRTs and ENPsAdrienne Hislop2024-03-01T13:08:23-07:00

New Provincial Bladder Ultrasound Program

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T13:06:43-07:00

In February, Council approved the program for Bladder Ultrasound in CCA Radiation Therapy. Bladder scanning may be performed by radiation therapists with an enhanced license in CT simulator areas or on external beam treatment units in the CCA radiation therapy departments. Bladder scanning is done in a clinical environment where patient comfort and safety is maximized and confidentiality is maintained at all times. This program replaces the previous Handheld Ultrasound Bladder Scanner Training that existed in only some radiation [...]

New Provincial Bladder Ultrasound ProgramAdrienne Hislop2024-03-01T13:06:43-07:00

Social Media Guidelines

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T13:28:33-07:00

Earlier this month, the College released a new document to guide our regulated members in making informed decisions when using social media. As professionals granted the privilege of self-regulation by Albertans, MRTs and ENPs are expected to uphold the integrity of the profession by engaging in social media thoughtfully and responsibly. Our social media guidelines suggest that by being careful and mindful about concerns like professionalism and privacy when using social media, MRTs and ENPs can protect themselves while [...]

Social Media GuidelinesAdrienne Hislop2024-03-01T13:28:33-07:00

Perspectives – Contrast agents via a central venous catheter

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T13:49:14-07:00

Drew is a radiological technologist working in the CT department. Drew is sometimes asked to administer contrast agents via a central venous catheter, such as a PICC line. Is this activity within Drew’s scope of practice? The ACMDTT 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 all regulated radiological technologists are authorized to perform the following restricted activity: 17(1)(b) [...]

Perspectives – Contrast agents via a central venous catheterAdrienne Hislop2024-03-01T13:49:14-07:00

Behind the Desk – Alana L.

Behind the Desk – Alana L.

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-07T10:36:25-07:00

In this edition of Behind the Desk, we would like to introduce to you Alana L., who works at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Grande Prairie as an MRI Lead in Diagnostic Imaging. How did you decide MRI as career path for you? During my radiography training, I had a mentor in MRI scanning who encouraged me to consider MRI as a modality in the future. At the time, MRI was a new emerging technology and it looked really [...]

Behind the Desk – Alana L.Adrienne Hislop2024-03-07T10:36:25-07:00

Integration of MRI into Radiation Therapy

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-07T10:46:46-07:00

Evolving technology and the growing use of multiple forms of imaging are blurring the lines between the disciplines of medical radiation technology. MRI is quickly becoming a standard imaging modality in radiation therapy for planning and treatment. In 2013, when this technology was in its nascent stages in Alberta, the College approved an education program to issue enhanced practice authorization allowing radiation therapists to safely and competently use MRI in conjunction with radiotherapy on a linear accelerator or radiation [...]

Integration of MRI into Radiation TherapyAdrienne Hislop2024-03-07T10:46:46-07:00

Perspectives – Scope of Practice

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-07T11:02:37-07:00

Alex is a nuclear medicine technologist working in a radiology department. The department is considering allowing nuclear medicine technologists to inject a small amount of radiotracer for sentinel lymph node imaging. Is this activity within Alex’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 nuclear medicine technologists are authorized to perform the following restricted activity: 15(1)(d) [...]

Perspectives – Scope of PracticeAdrienne Hislop2024-03-07T11:02:37-07:00

A Conversation with Ayman Darwish

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

We recently interviewed Ayman Darwish, MRT(R)(MR), acting MRI chair/MRT clinical liaison at NAIT. Watch a short video on the biggest changes he’s seen in the field on YouTube.

A Conversation with Ayman DarwishAdrienne Hislop2024-03-07T11:03:55-07:00