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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

Database and Member Portal Upgrade

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-07T10:45:49-07:00

The College began implementing our three-year strategic plan in 2019, and one of the first projects we undertook to enhance our capacity as a regulator was upgrading our aging online database and member portal. After a year of planning, development and testing, we’re ready to launch the new system next month. We’re using the same software as before (Alinity) but a newer version that features necessary security enhancements, a more user-friendly interface and a wider array of member functions. [...]

Database and Member Portal UpgradeAdrienne Hislop2024-03-07T10:45:49-07:00

Registration Update

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-08T10:25:38-07:00

Renewal Over 97% of members have renewed by completing all of the legally mandated registration requirements to practice the profession in Alberta in 2020. This reflects that you understand the importance of regulatory compliance as self-regulated professionals and illustrates your respect for your profession along with your dedication to ensuring that Albertans receive safe, competent, and ethical diagnostic and therapeutic care. If you have not renewed, please know that as of January 1, 2020: If you plan to practice as an MRT [...]

Registration UpdateAdrienne Hislop2024-03-08T10:25:38-07:00

Integration of MRI into Radiation Therapy

Perspectives – Scope of Practice

Database and Member Portal Upgrade

Registration Update

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